Hello from France

Olivier_FR · May 20, 2026

Hello, Olivier from France near Orléans.
I'm the new owner of a 2004 Tahoe LT 4x4 dark spiral gray #150000 miles.
After 40 years of driving it's my first American car and first V8

it was bought new at "Jean Charles Automobiles" a famous US Cars dealer at Paris, it's an European version.
it joined my stable of BMW (Z3 and i3) and Peugeot (305 and 406) and replace a Renault Espace V6 as an holiday car.
I live in the countryside, so the size, particularly the width, is not really a problem.
the motor was modified to use LPG, which is cheaper hopefully.
I do all mechanical tasks on my cars, so this forum is full of valuable informations, big thumbs up to the community !

homesick · May 20, 2026

Welcome.

Even though that truck is 20 years old, that generation is widely considered the best of them. Yours looks great.

What's different on the Euro version?

joe

randeez · May 20, 2026

bonjour!

Tonyrodz · May 20, 2026

Welcome from NJ.

LsHart · May 20, 2026

Sup from North Mississippi!!

Miami-Dade · May 21, 2026

Welcome from Miami&NYC Olivier! Your Tahoe looks to be in excellent condition and very well maintained! Nice find!

Joseph Garcia · May 21, 2026

Welcome to the Forum from NH, USA.

Lots of knowledgeable folks here who freely share their knowledge, experiences, and perspectives. Knowledge is power.

I hope that you will become a participating member in the Forum's discussions.

Olivier_FR · May 21, 2026

Thank you for the welcome.
My Tahoe is not mint, but in good conditions, with some scratches and little dents on the paint.
the interior is OK too, with only a small tear on the driver seat side.

I use a VIN decoder to know the equipment of the Tahoe.
The country is CT1 for Belgium and not CU1 for France, but it was sell new in France the 10 November 2024.
I don't know what are exactly the differences for Belgium/France, the most obvious are the dash in km/h (big) and mph (small)

and the lights with orange turn signals and rear fog light.
I'm surprised by the bulbs, on the glass it's written HB4 for low beam, and HB3 for high beam.

it's OK for the low beam, but in fact the high beam is also a HB4, the socket and the plug couldn't accept a HB3.

in 2006 it was converted for added LPG carburation.
The gaz tank is under the rear floor, so the spare wheel is now in the trunk.

I'm working on a cargo cover, of which kind, soft in fabric, or hard in steel/wood, only time will tell...

The suspension is Z55 / 7XK / G69, the air compressor have been replaced some years ago, the dampers maybe not.
The rear seems OK, the front is sometimes too soft.

What is the usual practice for simple modifications and repairs, in this topic or in "under construction" ?

JoeBlobs · May 21, 2026

Wow! She looks great! Welcome!

Tonyrodz · May 22, 2026

Olivier_FR said:
Thank you for the welcome.
My Tahoe is not mint, but in good conditions, with some scratches and little dents on the paint.
the interior is OK too, with only a small tear on the driver seat side.
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I use a VIN decoder to know the equipment of the Tahoe.
The country is CT1 for Belgium and not CU1 for France, but it was sell new in France the 10 November 2024.
I don't know what are exactly the differences for Belgium/France, the most obvious are the dash in km/h (big) and mph (small)
View attachment 485874

and the lights with orange turn signals and rear fog light.
I'm surprised by the bulbs, on the glass it's written HB4 for low beam, and HB3 for high beam.
View attachment 485875it's OK for the low beam, but in fact the high beam is also a HB4, the socket and the plug couldn't accept a HB3.

in 2006 it was converted for added LPG carburation.
The gaz tank is under the rear floor, so the spare wheel is now in the trunk.

View attachment 485876
I'm working on a cargo cover, of which kind, soft in fabric, or hard in steel/wood, only time will tell...

The suspension is Z55 / 7XK / G69, the air compressor have been replaced some years ago, the dampers maybe not.
The rear seems OK, the front is sometimes too soft.

What is the usual practice for simple modifications and repairs, in this topic or in "under construction" ?

Usually when someone has a 2001-2006 guys will post here:

What did you do to your NBS GMT800 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

How about this for a simple thread. I know a lot of us do simple stuff to our trucks everyday and we don't make a new thread for everything we do. So if you did something neat, simple, or just want to brag about a new cool piece you threw on your ride post it up. I figure this thread will also...

www.tahoeyukonforum.com

But sometimes people like to start an Under Construction thread when they're going to do a few modifications or upgrades on their ride. Totally up to you.

Dirty looks · May 26, 2026

You bought an American truck? Now you've done it.
Next you will be watching NASCAR and eating cheese spread from a can.

mountie · May 26, 2026

Nice find !! I drove a little rental car in France……. I suppose you need to choose some streets to drive through !!

I sold my 1988 GMC C2500 to a collector in Germany, through U.S. Cars.
( Contact Weathertech for a cargo liner )

Olivier_FR · May 27, 2026

I saw Nascar on tv many years ago

unfortunately not now
The streets are ok near home, a Tahoe is probably too scary for other drivers

But in cities and parkings it's not the same story...

mountie · May 27, 2026

Olivier_FR said:
I saw Nascar on tv many years ago unfortunately not now
The streets are ok near home, a Tahoe is probably too scary for other drivers
But in cities and parkings it's not the same story...

Near the Eiffel Tower… driving on a side street…. I was weaving left-to-right, avoiding car side mirrors...
…And I was driving a Renault Clio !! Got to love how everyone parks !!

Dirty looks · May 28, 2026

Olivier_FR said:
I saw Nascar on tv many years ago unfortunately not now
The streets are ok near home, a Tahoe is probably too scary for other drivers
But in cities and parkings it's not the same story...

On the plus side, your mustache will now grow three times faster.

BlackBearPerf · May 28, 2026

Welcome to the forum from Idaho! Your Tahoe looks great!

nonickatall · May 28, 2026

Greetings from Germany (I never thought I'd be greeting a Frenchman)

I've been driving a Cadillac Escalade for about five years now, which is basically the same car as a Chevrolet Tahoe, with slightly different features. It's the best car I've ever owned. These things are incredibly durable and easy to repair.

With a CNG conversion, you can also drive very cheaply in Europe.

There are a few things you should do to the car, including replacing the O-ring on the oil pump, if it hasn't been done already.

I would recommend changing the transmission fluid, ideally using the oil cooler method. It can be done in half an hour with basic tools.

And you should take a look under the car. The brake lines tend to rust, and if they rust through, it's a very unpleasant job.

It's best to treat them with rust protection before that happens.

Otherwise, it's a great car in excellent condition.

mountie · May 28, 2026

nonickatall said:
Greetings from Germany (I never thought I'd be greeting a Frenchman)

I've been driving a Cadillac Escalade for about five years now, which is basically the same car as a Chevrolet Tahoe, with slightly different features. It's the best car I've ever owned. These things are incredibly durable and easy to repair.

With a CNG conversion, you can also drive very cheaply in Europe.

There are a few things you should do to the car, including replacing the O-ring on the oil pump, if it hasn't been done already.

I would recommend changing the transmission fluid, ideally using the oil cooler method. It can be done in half an hour with basic tools.

And you should take a look under the car. The brake lines tend to rust, and if they rust through, it's a very unpleasant job.

It's best to treat them with rust protection before that happens.

Otherwise, it's a great car in excellent condition.

After buying my 2005 Yukon XL, i sold my 1988 GMC C2500 to a happy fella in Germany.
He takes it to “American” car shows. ( I sold it through “ U.S. Cars “ )

Fless · May 28, 2026

Welcome from Colorado, The Centennial State. It's called that because it was granted Statehood on the 100th anniversary of the United States. We celebrate 150 years of Statehood this year.

nonickatall · May 29, 2026

Fless said:
Welcome from Colorado, The Centennial State. It's called that because it was granted Statehood on the 100th anniversary of the United States. We celebrate 150 years of Statehood this year.

Great information for a French and a German..

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