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    Help, Need Guidance. 5.3L engine failure with no brakes

    Well guys I think I must be bad luck. I received a Traverse Loaner while I am trying to figure out what to do with my Tahoe that has had to be towed twice, and tonight I ran to a local store and when I went back to the car it would not start. It only has around 10,000 miles but it sounded like...
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    Help, Need Guidance. 5.3L engine failure with no brakes

    Hey all-I wanted to bump this question I asked earlier. My local dealer is trying to work with me on a reasonable trade in offer. We do want leather and a 2nd row bench like we have in our current faulty LT trim model. However, there are hardly any LTs with a bench seat within 500 miles...
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    Help, Need Guidance. 5.3L engine failure with no brakes

    Thanks everyone for the input. I spoke with the general manager of the regional automotive group and he is going to work tomorrow on trying to come up with a better deal to make it right. I am hopeful that we can come to terms so I do not have to go down the legal path though I am prepared and...
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    Help, Need Guidance. 5.3L engine failure with no brakes

    I had 2 straight 2nd Gen Toyotas then they screwed up the 3rd gen by getting rid of the V8 and making the cargo and 3rd row useless. That is what drew me to the Tahoe and ultimately decide to purchase it.
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    Help, Need Guidance. 5.3L engine failure with no brakes

    Ok thanks. Are they a national firm? I have not heard of them but will do some research.
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    Help, Need Guidance. 5.3L engine failure with no brakes

    Yes I have called GM and worked with an adviser. I am now going to pursue the buyback option as I think it's crazy to have the engine go out, the radiator had to be replaced and most recently the brakes and steering went out. I am hopeful I have a case to get a buyback. Does anyone know how...
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    Help, Need Guidance. 5.3L engine failure with no brakes

    Thank you Miami Dade! I am in a difficult situation having new expenses with a son at college and just trying to figure out the best navigate this situation. There is so much I love about driving the Tahoe that I wish the dealer or GM would make a reasonable offer.
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    Help, Need Guidance. 5.3L engine failure with no brakes

    Agree and SUVs depreciate the most in the first 2 years which is why I never trade in within that timeframe. I typically keep my vehicles 5 to 8 years. The parking lot had been cleared so it was not slick thankfully.
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    Help, Need Guidance. 5.3L engine failure with no brakes

    Thanks for your kind words. My current Tahoe LT has 23,000 miles on it and they are only giving me $50K for a trade and want me to pay 70K for a 2026 Tahoe with the same exact specs as my 2024 Tahoe. I think it's ridiculous for them to expect me to pay an additional $20K after I just spent...
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    Help, Need Guidance. 5.3L engine failure with no brakes

    The dealer indicated there was a battery discharge issue but they don't know what caused it. I have all the diagnosis codes as I called On Star and they ran an immediate report so there really were errors despite what a silly poster claims did not happen. Its really sad that someone comes here...
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    Help, Need Guidance. 5.3L engine failure with no brakes

    Dude-I am not looking for some speculative analysis. At the end of the day, my Tahoe in the middle of a winter storm was not braking and steering as its supposed to and the dealer indicated they have no idea what could have caused that to happen. I have had the entire engine go out and...
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    Help, Need Guidance. 5.3L engine failure with no brakes

    All I know is that I pushed the brake down all the way and the car did not stop. I did not try to pump the brakes but can confirm the brake was pushed all the way down and the car was still moving forward. Also, it was snowy/icy out the day too which is why I am thankful I was not on a main...
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    Help, Need Guidance. 5.3L engine failure with no brakes

    Hence why I am not wanting to drive the vehicle again. The dealer indicated they could not determine what caused this all to happen.
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    Help, Need Guidance. 5.3L engine failure with no brakes

    Correct I had it pushed down and it was not coming to a stop. The steering wheel could move but not easily.
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    Help, Need Guidance. 5.3L engine failure with no brakes

    So the diagnosis of the issue is that the battery discharged which caused multiple electrical components to fail. I was at the gym and leaving the parking lot and was only going around 10 mph and when I pushed all the way down on the brakes it would not stop the car. It simply kept going...
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