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  1. MickeyD

    Powered Liftgate Failure

    Thanks! I guess I'll just order the part and see if that's it. Seems like it'll be straightforward, just wanted to check before ordering a $100+ part.
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    Powered Liftgate Failure

    Good morning all! I'm having trouble with the powered liftgate in my '09 Tahoe, and I'm hoping I can get some guidance. I had two different symptoms in sequence, but I expect they're related. First, I went to open the liftgate. I believe at the time the button on the liftgate (behind the...
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    Diagnosing P0172

    Morning all, I apologize if this is a question that's been addressed before. This morning while driving, my truck threw a P0172 code, but not a P0175. I've done some reading online, and I see there's a lot of different potential causes. I'd like to narrow it down slightly with some help. My...
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    Fuel Gauge Issues

    Hi, Thanks for the input all. I wound up just replacing the stepper motors (and a few burnt out light bulbs) and the issue is resolved. No apparent issue with the sender or anything in the tank.
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    Fuel Gauge Issues

    Hey, thanks for the input! It's good to know this is a common issue. Think I'll just replace them and be done with it. And about the filter screen for the sender, that's good to know. I'm used to my NNBS, so I didn't know about the NBS not having one. The oil pressure gauge hangs our around...
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    Fuel Gauge Issues

    Hello all, An issue cropped up on my dad's 2003 Suburban yesterday that I'd like some help with diagnosing. He filled it at a gas station, then after that, the fuel gauge has decided to point every which way. The gauge was pointing around the 5 o'clock position (way past full), then back some...
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    Grinding Noise Accelerating from Stop

    Hi all, Thanks for the input! So I just had the truck up and as best I can tell, the front hub is okay, the front brakes are not locked up, and the CV axle looks okay. I didn't immediately think of those, as it's had new front hubs in the past 10,000 miles and it had a new front driver...
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    Grinding Noise Accelerating from Stop

    Good evening all. I have an issue with my truck that I'm hoping I can get help with. For reference, it's a 2009 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 flex fuel, with 153,000 miles on it. The problem I have had is that when I first accelerate from a stop, I hear a severe grinding noise that seems to come from the...
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    Wheel downsizing

    I've got a bit to add. My truck came on factory 20's with 275/55 all-seasons on it. About a year ago, though, I got a set of 265/70 Grabber AT tires and mounted them on 17" steels. Not quite as snow tires, but I've also been off road, so they made sense. I'm swapping them almost like snows, at...
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    Door lock actuators

    As a general rule of thumb, I always try to stick with Delco. But I will say, I haven't had bad luck with a Dorman replacement. I did my driver door about two and a half years ago. At the time, I was in a rush (had to drive back to school), and all that was available quick enough and...
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    OEM Trailer Brake Controller

    Hi all. I have a few questions regarding trailer brake controllers for my 09 Tahoe. I'm looking to install a controller, and it seems like it's straightforward to pop in an aftermarket one. However, I've been doing some digging to see if I can find a more OEM solution. I see that in the OEM...
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    Anyone replaced a rear hatch/tailgate on a GMT900?

    I haven't done one on a GMT900, but I did on a GMT800. It was very straightforward. At least with that truck, there was the rubber boot covering a single connector for all the connections. And I think the only other thing was the rubber line for the rear washer fluid. I'll take a look, but I...
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    Metallic sound when accelerating 2009 Tahoe

    I saw this was an old thread, but I was coming to comment on this. I had the same problem for a year, was driving me nuts! Finally bit the bullet and took it to the dealer. Never would have suspected the starter, but this is the exact problem I had. New starter, dumb sound's gone! Not sure how...
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    Interesting wiper issue

    interesting. I have the same problem, I may try replacing the wiper arms.
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    Spark plugs and wires

    Sorry if this sounds like a dumb question, but how bad of a job is it to change the plugs? I've held off because of a fear of snapping them off, but it is time that I take care of them (possibly the factory plugs, 145K).
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    Engine ticky-ticky-ticky sound at idle (2007 Tahoe 5.3L, 135,000 miles)

    Not sure if this is resolved or not (have to read through) but I had this exact issue for a while, turns out it was a bad starter. The spring on the starter wore out so the gear would basically oscillate and bounce against the flywheel. Not enough to cause an issue, but it made this sound...
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    Zero offset wheels with 265/70R17 tires on stock suspension '09

    Hey, I'm actually looking to do the same thing. Could you post pics? I'm not sure whether to go with the zero offset, or keep the factory offset to avoid any headaches later on.
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    Rear End Clunk Sound

    Thanks for the replies! So the car's at 144k, I got it at about 130k. I haven't changed the diff fluid, and I don't have a known service history. From doing a bit more digging, I'm starting to think it's either the u-joints on the drive shaft going bad or the diff having too much backlash. If...
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    Rear End Clunk Sound

    Hi all, new here. On my 09 Tahoe, I've noticed an intermittent noise which seems to be coming from the rear end at low speeds. It seems to show up when I'm slowing down to a stop or accelerating from zero. I've tried letting off the gas a bit on accelerations, and this definitely helps mitigate...
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