2007 Tahoe Z71 w/ 200k+ Road Trip?

[NorthCal]

Hello everyone, I bought my truck 2yrs ago and had my mechanic service and go through it. Luckily for me it checked out ok. Fyi...Waterpump/Power steering pump have not been changed since I have owned it. Also, front wheel bearings have not been changed either. Fortunately, there are no signs of wear, but understand it can happen at any given time. Anyhow, I'd like to know how many owners are taking their trucks on road trips with mileage over 200k+ ? I'm considering taking my truck on a 12 hour road trip (roundtrip), but I usually end up getting a rental.

 

[Wolfbraid]

I guess it depends on the road trip, On a cost basis as a single or double occupant trip with no major need to haul something, I'd rent an econobox up to a midsize just because you'll save that alone in Gas costs. If it's a family ski trip with tons of luggage, then probably stick with my own vehicle.

 

[ivin74]

I do a 17hr roadtrip once a year on my YD with 170k and the only think thats has gone out was the fuel pump and that was 2 years ago. I do all maintenance and up keep, it still has the original tranny with no issues what so ever.

 

[Doubeleive]

I have made many long distance trips with higher mileage, traveled pretty much half the states in this great country, only had 1 problem 1 time, fuel pump. if your really concerned just sign up for AAA roadside assistance they don't cover the actual repair but they cover pretty much everything else if you happen to get stuck out of town.

 

[Tonyrodz]

A few years ago I took my 03, which at the time maybe had 270,000 on it, to S. Carolina, from NJ. Averaged around 90 mph. Made it there in 15 hrs. Only issue I had--stopping for gas once on the way home the fuel pump was humming really loud. Made it home no problems tho, fuel pump went out a few months later. These trucks are made for long highway cruises. Getting AAA is great advice.

 

[adventurenali92]

My truck is only at 115k but I go just about everywhere with it. Lots of day trips down into LA from the mountains where I live, like yesterday. But I’ve been to Vegas and back a couple of times with it which is not super long but driving nonetheless. Mammoth ski area is about a 6ish hour drive for me, and it’s a drive up through the desert into the eastern Sierra’s. And my truck does it no problem. Just make sure your up on your maintenance before you go. Check all your fluids, and I always have a quart of oil, and extra trans fluid, in an ammo can in the back with my tool box just Incase.

 

[Derick]

I took my burb on its first multi-state trip this past weekend. Only about 600 miles or so in total. I try to work on my new-to-me vehicles, get them up to spec, and then slowly trust them on trips. I've taken a few camping trips an hour or two away, but nothing really far. She performed just fine. I need to figure out what this rattle/bang noise is on bumps, but otherwise it was fine. If you've had your vehicle this long and know its history and take care of it - I'm sure its fine.

 

[thompsoj22]

i bought our denali xl1500 with 125k specifically for road trips. did a 1200 miler right out of the box through the deserts in august to sedona and back. dont be scared, your vehicle is safer than any econobox.

 

[aces-n-eights]

I've taken my '06 Tahoe, 205K miles, from Alaska to Michigan and back. 5000 miles each way. Not a whimper or stumble. Pleasure to drive.

 

[Ilikemtb999]

I wouldn’t hesitate if you’re familiar with the vehicle. I always carry the basics (air inflator, jump start box, tiny basic tool kit). I bought my Tahoe 1000 miles from home and drove it home that night 15 hours. Then 4 weeks later did the same trip (round trip this time).

 

[Phdlock]

I have 2 Yukon xl s with over 200 k on them. Wouldn’t hesitate to drive anywhere. 1 is an 02 2500 6.0 and the other is an 06 Denali. My son has a 03 Tahoe with 250k plus and drives it everywhere. Had to replace rear axle and transmission on that one but I don’t think it had the best service history from previous owners.

 

[CreepinDeth]

Anything can go at any moment at any mileage beyond say 100,000.

Just had a motor shit the bed with only 129,000 on a 2002. It was insanely clean too.
All in all yes, you take a risk with a higher mileage engine, and anything with unknown.

So if you've got fresh fluids, fresh plugs, wires, trans cleaned, no ECM codes,
I'd think you'd be fine but of course higher mileage = higher rsks of failures.

With that being said, I always keep a full tool kit in my vehicles.
GM's are a breeze to do most repairs yourself quickly and easily.

I'm no stranger to the LSx/Vortec engines, got a few of them I retro-fitted into my 2 GM Classics

 

[Doug118]

My 08 Suburban has 25x,*** miles on it and I wouldn't hesitate to drive it coast to coast at any given time. Only things I'd pack with me is a spare coil and a few spark plugs (plugs break apart when coil goes bad)

 

[Blue Rock]

I am at 240,000 on my 07 LTZ (owned since new). I drove it from Tallahassee, FL to Louisville, KY and back a couple of weeks earlier this month. Averaged 80-85mph during the trip. No issues during the trip, but a couple of days later it was on the back of a tow truck because the water pump took a dump. The water pump was put on at about 180K. It was an eazy fix in the driveway and I would not hesitate to put it back on the road. We have vehicles with lower miles, but figure we might as well pile the miles on this one since it already has high miles.