doylee4693
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Seems lke the main costly problem with the tahoe is tranny problems.Everytime I jump on the forum someone has a tranny problem,So im wondering,how long did youre tahoe/suburban go without a tranny rebuild?
How long did youre tahoe go before needing tranny rebuild?
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CEN2MENTAL95
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bro...there are guys on here with over 300k w/o tranny issues..the key is maintenance and care
where in NY are you? we should meet up for photoshoot...I am in Nassau County
where in NY are you? we should meet up for photoshoot...I am in Nassau County
Donnie Yukonie
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x2 i used my truck for offroading all the time , at 86 k i needed my first tranny rebuild. then you got guys on here as said with no issues
doylee4693
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hey heath,never been to Nassau County but I have heard of it!!I live right outside of buffalo!!!and don I voted for youre truck for totm,thing is straight beast!!Gl man
CEN2MENTAL95
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damn buffalo is like by canada..lol
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My dad had his 04 Yukon for 150k and never needed a tranny rebuild 
He bought it brand new in 03, traded it in 2010 and no drivetrain issues.
He bought it brand new in 03, traded it in 2010 and no drivetrain issues.doylee4693
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My dad had his 04 Yukon for 150k and never needed a tranny rebuild
Damn thats nice,did he do alot of highway driving?Heath,ya im right next to the canada border haha,they let you drink at 19 over there so it had its perks when I was young.....Only reason I go over there anymore is to go to casino!!
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Yes, a lot of highway driving. I'd say over those 150k about 75% was highway and the other was city.
greenhornet
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@000 Tahoe LT trans went at around 260,000 KM. never off roaded spun tires or raced just decided to break pulling away from a stop sign.Trans shop said it was inevitable due to the poor heat treating on the splines .Got all new up graded parts and works great now.
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thanks buddy
NJ04HOE
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I don't remember exactly but I was around 80-85k when I had mine rebuilt. I'm the second owner and I got it Jan 06
doylee4693
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Im wondering if that has anything to do with those big chrome wheels 
..I have 65k on my 01 tahoe and the tranny fluid has never been changed.My question is should I Flush the tranny or should I just drain and refill fluid and change filter?Also it seems at open throttle my tranny wont shift from first to second,anyone have this issue?
..I have 65k on my 01 tahoe and the tranny fluid has never been changed.My question is should I Flush the tranny or should I just drain and refill fluid and change filter?Also it seems at open throttle my tranny wont shift from first to second,anyone have this issue?
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donut slayer
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I'd do a fluid and filter change, but no flush. I've heard bad things get stirred up with a flush.
Gzes
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As far as i no it blew at 169k because thays how we repoed it
We traded the wife's 2001 Z71 a couple years ago at 181K miles and had experienced zero transmission problems. Only had to change the consumable parts like batteries, alternators, a starter, plus an interior fan speed control. I ran across a deal two weeks ago on an '03 LT 4wd with only 57,300 miles and had to buy it. Glad to be back in a Tahoe.
southboundchicken
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mine went out at 125000 towing a big boat and enclosed trailer a good percentage of its life. tansmission shop said the common failure of these transmissions are the splines in the sun shield. i replaced mine with a crate trans from the dealer which developed a internal problem on its second day and was swapped out with a different crate tranny after a week due to total failure.....
PwtrSS_OakCliff
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Install 4L80E and problem solved.. Seen these in 500+Hp cars.
electro
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Well i bought my 2002 Suburban LT 5.3 4x4 about a year ago with receipt of a rebuild.
Theres about 187000 Miles on it and I'm ordering a new transmission in the next 2-3 weeks.
Theres about 187000 Miles on it and I'm ordering a new transmission in the next 2-3 weeks.
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El Capitan
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90k and im on tranny 5 or 6 I cant remember anymore, now Im at about 183K, but whatever you do dont go with Jasper Transmissions. I blew 3 or 4 now I have an AER and it can take some abuse.
