In the market to buy a Tahoe/Yukon

[Merc1973]

Hello, fng here. Im a long time lifted jeep grand cherokee owner, sold now i want another suv. These trucks seem tough and last a while, longer than my Heep. Im looking at 03 and 04 at 100k or under since they are in my cheap budget. I will look at the stickied thread about buying. Anything strange to look out for or avoid aside from usual leaks, transmission, TC, rear end noises. Any and all advice welcome!

One I'm looking at needs inner and outer tie rods and thats it, he says. I haven't seen it yet. He is the third owner, nonsmoker. Link: http://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/5778473198.html. I can do most repairs myself aside from alignment other other specialty repairs or engine rebuild (maybe?)

I see it doesn't have steering wheel controls. Is this all i need to make them work with a new steering wheel?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/322242162182?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&fromMakeTrack=true

 

[Sparkyx64]

Hello, fng here. Im a long time lifted jeep grand cherokee owner, sold now i want another suv. These trucks seem tough and last a while, longer than my Heep. Im looking at 03 and 04 at 100k or under

Wanna buy mine? I've got an 04 4x4 LS

I see it doesn't have steering wheel controls. Is this all i need to make them work with a new steering wheel?

The harness, steering wheel, a lot of time and effort, and a few tools.

 

[Merc1973]

Wanna buy mine? I've got an 04 4x4 LS



The harness, steering wheel, a lot of time and effort, and a few tools.

Thanks. Sure if youre in Md, lol.

Does this have rack and pinion? What years do? I hate recirculating ball steering. My grand marquis has it.

 

[Sparkyx64]

Thanks. Sure if youre in Md, lol.

Does this have rack and pinion? What years do? I hate recirculating ball steering. My grand marquis has it.

I'm actually in NC, few hours from where you found the craigslist ad. And honestly I'm not sure as to the rack and pinion part...

 

[Fosscore]

Start here for some info.

Thinking of Buying a 00-06 NBS Tahoe/Suburban? Look Here

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/thre...g-a-00-06-nbs-tahoe-suburban-look-here.61834/

 

[Merc1973]

Wanna buy mine? I've got an 04 4x4 LS



The harness, steering wheel, a lot of time and effort, and a few tools.

I'm actually in NC, few hours from where you found the craigslist ad. And honestly I'm not sure as to the rack and pinion part...

Any info on what youre selling?

Start here for some info.

Thinking of Buying a 00-06 NBS Tahoe/Suburban? Look Here

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/thre...g-a-00-06-nbs-tahoe-suburban-look-here.61834/

Just read it, thanks.

 

[ISU-152]

Start here for some info.

Thinking of Buying a 00-06 NBS Tahoe/Suburban? Look Here

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/thre...g-a-00-06-nbs-tahoe-suburban-look-here.61834/

Such a nice lad

 

[Searay45db]

Rack and pinion? Huh? Let me bring you to the real world of Yuki's and this vintage. The reason we all are here is because GM made a huge error during these years. They built trucks that rarely broke and thus pissed of the dealers. These are pick-up trucks with a different body. I know a lot of commercial guys who run these routinely to 450k and that is beating the living crap out of them. You will put in a transmission with the 5.3, the 4L60E in one word, blows. The good news is that when it goes, they open the case, dump all of the parts out and everything going in has been redesigned.

Since these are made to last, and not sports cars, you will not find rack and pinion. They have steering boxes. I just had to replace my beloved 2000 Yuki XL SLT because someone decided to try and do a U-Turn through it. Protected the family nicely, but insurance totaled it. It took me two weeks of looking at a lot of junk to find one that had no rust/rot in front of the rear wheel wells, had not been crashed into everything and was clean. Of course it has the Z55 suspension, which is another story.

Hopefully this will help you on your journey.

 

[Merc1973]

Very helpful, thanks!!!! After my last post I see the 4wd were all recirculating ball steering.

Im looking at some high mileage ones at 200k. As long as it has a nice clean interior and well maintained I will buy it. Im looking at these 2 this weekend since have the nicest interiors. I realize I may have to woory about a tranny, front/rear axle, front suspension, wheel bearings, and TC rebuild. But hopefull if maintained they will last
http://frederick.craigslist.org/cto/5785171653.html
http://frederick.craigslist.org/cto/5785171653.html

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/cto/5788539948.html

 

[08HoeCD]

That Z71 could be a great buy. Yeah, you may need to deal with rebuilding the front end & replacing wheel bearings but it's not certain the trans will fail (soon).

Good luck.

 

[02_Tahoe]

Very helpful, thanks!!!! After my last post I see the 4wd were all recirculating ball steering.

Im looking at some high mileage ones at 200k. As long as it has a nice clean interior and well maintained I will buy it. Im looking at these 2 this weekend since have the nicest interiors. I realize I may have to woory about a tranny, front/rear axle, front suspension, wheel bearings, and TC rebuild. But hopefull if maintained they will last
http://frederick.craigslist.org/cto/5785171653.html

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/cto/5788539948.html

Man if I was selling mine distance wouldn't be an issue, I live near Frederick, definitely a good choice to get a Tahoe. They are basically a pickup with a cap on the back. Only problem is the transmission which was stated earlier but you could buy an upgraded one rated up to 500hp for $1300. https://frederick.craigslist.org/cto/5756060355.html
Don't know if you've seen that one yet and don't know your budget but it's clean only 175k miles so it still has lots of life left and the trans was rebuilt at 130k

 

[95escahoe]

I just picked up a 04 Esky 6.0 AWD, has 159k on it, runs and drives mint did all the fluids and they were fine, only issue is the trans/oil cooler lines leak picked up some AC Delco lines, and will need to replace all of the brake lines down the road due to GM using ****** metal on them


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[adventurenali92]

@Searay45db , unfortunately the 4L65E that came in my 2006 sucked just as bad. Gave out at 83k but that's partially because the previous owner treated it like crap and hammered it. Anyways I agree with you once they are rebuilt they are amazing!

 

[Merc1973]

Thanks, everyone!

I bought a 2003 GMC yukon SLT with 215k miles and paid only $2,500. The previous owner was moving the next day to FL with his huge sailboat and 2016 Loaded pearl colored Suburban and he needed the truck gone. All service records wince 20k miles. Despite the miles, the engine has plenty of power, transmission shifts sloppy at slow speeds, but firms up with more acceleration. All options with DVD player except Navigation and sunroof. Leather is in great condition, aside from small crack on drivers side. It has the Z55 suspension but the pump/rear shocks (dry rotted air bags) seem to be shot, but no light on dashboard indicating so. The pump does not run upon startup and airbags are empty. I will hopefully with my end of the year bonus buy some rebuilt Arnott rear air/electric shocks and some Monroe factory electric shocks and a Dorman or Arnott pump.

So far I have replaced front front window regulators, new LED tail light assemblies, 3rd brake light assembly, new headlight and turn signal assemblies (faded).

It failed MD safety inspection, due to Driver's seat motors not all operating as they should, just needs the memory seat module re-flashed at the dealer, Am I Correct??? And The Shifter indicator lighting is too dim. I will try to re-solder those reisistors on the instrument cluster board, like I have seen in youtube videos.