2000 Tahoe z71..New here..Buying parts question

[pedub]

New here, bought a 2000 tahoe z71 from auction, hoping to learn something, whats with the new and old look for 2000? looks like a 1999 , when buying parts what year should I use? thanks Glad to be here

 

[OR VietVet]

Welcome to the forum from Oregon

 

[Big Mama]

Welcome to the forum from Virginia. Not sure why you wouldn’t use 2000 parts but others will chime in.

 

[Miami-Dade]

Welcome from Miami Beach!

 

[Tonyrodz]

New here, bought a 2000 tahoe z71 from auction, hoping to learn something, whats with the new and old look for 2000? looks like a 1999 , when buying parts what year should I use? thanks Glad to be here

That's the midyear changeover of the body style. Must be an early 2000 manufacture date. Based on the looks I'd buy parts for a 99, but since it's the year of the change over, you might have some parts in there that might come up in a search as 2000-2002. You're probably gonna have to feel it out and explain what you have to the parts guy.
Welcome from NJ.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Welcome to the Forum from NH.

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.

Pics, please.

Would a review of the VIN number provide any guidance on whether parts lean toward 1999 or 2000? I know that when I am looking to confirm a correct replacement part number, I call the local dealer and give them my VIN number, and they give me the correct GM part number. Then, I go shopping for the best price for that GM part.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Welcome to the Forum from NH.

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.

Pics, please.

Would a review of the VIN number provide any guidance on whether parts lean toward 1999 or 2000? I know that when I am looking to confirm a correct replacement part number, I call the local dealer and give them my VIN number, and they give me the correct GM part number. Then, I go shopping for the best price for that GM part.

This also makes sense

 

[Jason in DLH]

Here’s a site that you can insert your vin and the correct parts come up...

https://www.gmpartsdirect.com/

I’ve used them a few times with good results.

 

[915_Tahoe]

New here, bought a 2000 tahoe z71 from auction, hoping to learn something, whats with the new and old look for 2000? looks like a 1999 , when buying parts what year should I use? thanks Glad to be here

Do you have the last 8 of the vin#, I can confirm for you.

 

[Ilikemtb999]

Pretty standard for a changeover year where they have a lot of parts left over from the previous gen.

Basically yours is a “classic” OBS body style vs a NBS. Usually it’ll say classic when you look things up but I’d suggest looking at 99 stuff and comparing before buying.


I had an 07 nnbs Sierra 2500hd and some things would differentiate between the 2007 classic vs nnbs and some wouldn’t. Was easier for me to just look up 08.