I'm surprised that this video doesn't have many views, this is one of the best car buying guides out there, it just so happened to be related to the car i am planning on buying

Love the info in the vid. I was very fortunate. I bought my 2005 Suburban Z71 4x4 sight unseen for just $2300. Runs and drives great and the body/frame isn’t rusted to hell. The oil pan gasket needed to be replaced. Now the truck is cruising towards 400k miles and the transmission was rebuilt less than a year before i purchased it. Was so pleased with the Suburban, I purchased an 07 Yukon 4x4 pre AFM sight unseen for just $2500 and it also runs and drives perfectly, but I don’t plan on having it in the woods as much as the Suburban. The Presidential Motorcade still uses these Suburbans. Been in service since G.W. Bush and still more reliable than the new stuff GM is charging way too much for. Mine is Pewter as well, thinking about painting it all black. Also the mods available to these engines are endless and reliable when done right. Richard Holdener has built many of these and show what to expect.

Love the video and the channel. As a long term owner of the 9th generation you have touched on most of the important components. One that I would add is to fully inspect the brake lines and all fittings. If the vehicle was, or will be driven in regions that use salt or calcium chloride type products during winter. This generation came with an inferior steel composition and the lines will deteriorate over time even with minimal salt exposure. Besides the safety aspect the repair cost if farmed out can be expensive due to the labor. Big problem up north that GM has refused to take responsibility for in my opinion. I swapped mine out for about 250 bucks and spent almost 2 days on it. I have heard people paying over 2 grand for this repair. Thanks for the video.

Great video. I just got my 2nd 9th Gen Suburban. Mine is pretty good for its age. Your video confirmed my choice.

Thanks for the video. I own a 2004 Z71 Tahoe and it's been converted over into an overland camper. I currently have over 300k original miles on the original engine, transmission, differentials and transfer case. I just now have the dreaded lifter tick and my 4x4 encoder motor is going bad also. But she drives like a tank.

Carvana just bought my VW for an irresistible price and now I find myself on the hunt for one of these GMT800s. This video is very helpful.

I was lucky enough to get an '04 Suburban LS 2WD as a gift from my aunt (who unfortunately due to health related reasons can no longer drive) It's a California burb so it does not have any of the rust issues. The thing is an absolute tank. I have put about $,2,500 into it to get it tip top(including DMV back fees) but then this thing should be an amazing family vehicle for years to come. Sure beats having a car payment! Thanks for the video!

I believe the rear hatch is made out of aluminum. At least it is on my 02 Yukon XL, so it won’t rust. But it does corrode, and that is visible as bubbles underneath the paint. But you will not get a hole through it 😊 anyways, great video! I really appreciate the time and attention to detail that you put in your videos. Greetings from Norway 🇳🇴

Great overview of what to check

low mileage, one owner Suburban or Tahoe in my area is like a unicorn. Most of them I find have transmission problems, a bad engine, or body damage. Even at that people want $7,000 for them. I like the ones that have put a lift on them and done their own wiring. Those are the gems.

I have a 2017 Tahoe Premier and I love it

Good Chanelle I like alot

Before you do any other inspection, bring a flexible magnet and use it to check for bodywork in the common rust areas, Such as the lower rear quarter panels and the rocker panels. Make sure you’re not buying a bunch of Bondo that has been painted. 😂

What an education!...

Got my 03 2500 with the 8.1L a few months ago for $2650 with everything working, just needed a couple repairs. You should definitely try driving one with the 8.1L sometime, the torque is almost instant

Had a 1999 suburban LT, just one year prior to this generation. It was a magnificent vehicle. I now have a 2005 Tahoe (The kids are gone and we don’t do a lot of “hauling“). Just like the suburban, it is solidly built. I highly recommend one of these and he gives great guidelines for checking various features to make sure you’re getting the vehicle you want.

I would say the lifter tick is definitely something to negotiate over

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Nice video. Very informative. We are in the process of buying a newer Suburban, although not brand-new, to eventually convert. Any newer type or year you can recommend? Or not recommend? Thank you!

I thought we were inspecting Suburban exclusive. This check list can be for any vehicle.

“low milage”, nearly IMPOSSIBLE nowadays with how Americans neglect these beautiful history relics! I live in Virginia, and you won’t find many ninth generation Chevrolet Suburbans and Tahoes where I’m from! Still, I would l really like one my favorite color: jet black.

I'm going to look at an 02 Suburban NEXT week and wish I had you inspecting it for me. You were VERY INTENSE with your check list and looked at things I wouldn't think to look for in a truck that old. My question is, is $10,000 too much for a burban with 152,000 miles on it 🤔?!

Friend, thanks for sharing. I may buy a 2003 one. The owner said it need change cam sensor. They found this issue 1.5 year ago. Seems that it didn't damage engineer. Do you have any advice? Replacing this should not too tough.

Let's get something straight about suburbans of this gen....your not going to get much for 3 or for 4k!around the area I live in to have something that nice is north of 9k....people just don't want to part with these yeats....so figure it out holmes!

How did you fix the high speed blower fan?

Hey there I am looking for a older suburban. I am getting rid of my 500 a month car payment. I want a older solid suburban. Do you recommend one year over the other. Are these solid even if I buy it with 150,000 miles?

Is it stock exhaust?

The rear hatch is aluminum and cannot rust.

What did you end up paying for it?

I don't want to be rude sir, but what is this Suburban worth? I am looking at one very similar and it might be "the one". Its got higher miles and it's just a bit rougher but overall I was very pleased with the vehicle. I am only asking because in my area the prices on these big boys vary quite a bit.

If it has 24inch rims… don’t buy it lol