New Tahoe Owner...

[AielloWilson]

I just bought a 2002 tahoe with 83k miles. What can I expect as far as repair costs? What are the most common repairs for this generation Tahoe?

Thanks for the help...

 

[jdpromo33]

I just bought a 2002 tahoe with 83k miles. What can I expect as far as repair costs? What are the most common repairs for this generation Tahoe?

Thanks for the help...

LT? LS? 4.7? or 5.3?

 

[Eagle]

2wd 4wd?

most common repair is the gauge cluster due to poorly designed stepper motors. Luckily you can DIY for $50 or less. that affects every single one, and yours is due.

 

[AielloWilson]

5.3 LS model....4wd.... 3 rows... factory everything... non-heated seats.. sunroof.

 

[Bailey-Hoe!]

5.3 LS model....4wd.... 3 rows... factory everything... non-heated seats.. sunroof.

oh..you r screwed.

 

[puckhead]

oh..you r screwed.

lol, whys that?

For your sunroof, make sure you dress the seals and keep them from drying out.

 

[Eagle]

4wd...

 

[Bailey-Hoe!]

JK

Just messing with you. I am also a newer Tahoe owner and other than the simple things people have to fix...it is a great truck. I come from the Audi world and I am stoked to have a vehicle I can work on comfortably with one trip to the parts store.

Things you should do to feel better about
Oil/Filter change
Make sure your 4WD system is properly serviced
Make sure Tranny Fluid and lines are good

Plugs and Wires
Seafoam it! - breaks up carbon in motor.

Other issues you will see
Intermediate Steering Shaft. Search for it...there are several easy DIY fixes
REar Wiper Motor
Speed Wheel Sensors
* I list these becasue these are on my list of ToDo's...come spring/summer

Easy Mods
Black BEar Tune - more HP!
Corvette Servo - Crisp Shifts on Tranny
Depo Headlights
HID Upgrade from DDM Tuning

Its a great forum, very friendly. Ask around. Good luck.

BB

 

[nytahoe]

weak link is tranny

 

[Thumper8302]

also guys dont forget the electronic brake control module.. (ecbm) im not sure if this problem effects the hoes or not but my 01 yukon's ecbm is out.. just thought i would prolly thro that out in the mix

 

[blueflamed03]

weak link is tranny

yep, tranny and like mentioned, stepper motors.

 

[BlackDenali]

*knonking on wood* the only issue I've had is my air ride blew out about a week ago but that too is an easy fix. 4 Bilstein shocks $260 shipped and DIY install

 

[BOSS]

I just bought a 2002 tahoe with 83k miles. What can I expect as far as repair costs? What are the most common repairs for this generation Tahoe?

Thanks for the help...

At 83k, the first thing I would do is change the tranny fluid for $150. You can go with full synthetic but it's not necessary. I would also go with changing the gear oils and go full synth on that which is an additional $40-70 I think? Shit I cant remember now..

Then the typical stuff like plugs, wires, fuel filter, air filter, and on your 02 you have an AC cabin filter underneath the glove box. There are a couple good threads here at TYF for replacing this, it's really easy just kinda hard to get to. I can't for the life of me remember which way the air flow goes on it but like I said there are a couple thread.

These are all doityourself and you can price it all on sites like www.partstrain.com

How much did you get the 02 for?

Good luck, and welcome
B

 

[tx07tahoe]

Yall are scaring him off. lol. This are good trucks and if you take care of them they can last a long time. I see tons of NBS tahoes around here.

 

[Effeckt]

Welcome to the forum! Repairs aren't too bad at all from my experience thus far.