PPV??? SSV??

[StevenW30]

So, I was told by the previous owner and Hendrick Chevy that I have a 4x4 tow package PPV. Apparently, according to the dealership, Chevy did in fact make PPV models with those options. I was under the impression that 4x4 was automatically SSV. Not that it makes a big difference to me, but im running into issues with the garage I'm going to have replace the 3.42 gears with 3.73. They (the garage) want to confirm what trim they're dealing with. Im attaching the glove compartment codes for reference.
Thank you for any help....
Steve

EDIT* I'm not sure why, but I can't upload the image.... sorry about that!

 

[Fless]

We aren't seeing the picture, so please use the "Attach files" button at the bottom of your post, or drag a *.jpg or *.png or the like into the body of the post.

 

[swathdiver]

2011+ shows the 5th and 6th digits of the VIN to be C2 for RWD Police and K2 for 4WD Police. 2013-2014 K2 are called Tahoe Special Services Vehicle.

This is how they are listed in the GM Vin Cards. The earlier years are C0 and K0.

Well, there are a lot of variations and they're not even on the 2010 Vincard. Best look them up and make a spreadsheet!

 

[RooTBeeRthe1st]

As far as I know

PPV
2wd
265/60/17
3.08 rear gear

SSV
4wd
265/70/17
3.42 gears

 

[RooTBeeRthe1st]

2011+ shows the 5th and 6th digits of the VIN to be C2 for RWD Police and K2 for 4WD Police. 2013-2014 K2 are called Tahoe Special Services Vehicle.

This is how they are listed in the GM Vin Cards. The earlier years are C0 and K0.

Well, there are a lot of variations and they're not even on the 2010 Vincard. Best look them up and make a spreadsheet!

Ah they still use the "C" & "K" letters to demote the number of driven axles.

 

[Marky Dissod]

So, I was told by the previous owner and Hendrick Chevy that I have a 4x4 tow package PPV.
Apparently, according to the dealership, Chevy did in fact make PPV models with those options. I was under the impression that 4x4 was automatically SSV.
Not that it makes a big difference to me, but im running into issues with the garage I'm going to have replace 3.42 with 3.73.
They (the garage) want to confirm what trim they're dealing with. Im attaching the glove compartment codes for reference.
Thank you for any help ... Steve

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Put your VIN after the equals sign, your vehicle can't have both PPV & SSV SEOs, one or the other ...

 

[JoeBlobs]

According to Chevy's own documentation for this gen Tahoe, if its a 4x4, it's an SSV. The dealership is wrong. Tow packages and 4x4 were not available on PPVs.
You most likely have RPO: GU6 (3.42) and probably even G80 (Posi).

HERE is Chevy's own upfitter manual for the 2011 model year. Every PPV/SSV owner should read through this.

SSVs are also limited to 98MPH so you can try that out with a professional driver on a closed course as well.

 

[StevenW30]

So, I was told by the previous owner and Hendrick Chevy that I have a 4x4 tow package PPV. Apparently, according to the dealership, Chevy did in fact make PPV models with those options. I was under the impression that 4x4 was automatically SSV. Not that it makes a big difference to me, but im running into issues with the garage I'm going to have replace the 3.42 gears with 3.73. They (the garage) want to confirm what trim they're dealing with. Im attaching the glove compartment codes for reference.
Thank you for any help....
Steve

We aren't seeing the picture, so please use the "Attach files" button at the bottom of your post, or drag a *.jpg or *.png or the like into the body of the post.

Sorry, I didn't realize it didn't upload, I have no idea why it won't but I'm working on it

 

[JoeBlobs]

Yup, you have an SSV.

EDIT: You do not have a PPV.

 

[StevenW30]

According to Chevy's own documentation for this gen Tahoe, if its a 4x4, it's an SSV. The dealership is wrong. Tow packages and 4x4 were not available on PPVs.
You most likely have RPO: GU6 (3.42) and probably even G80 (Posi).

HERE is Chevy's own upfitter manual for the 2011 model year. Every PPV/SSV owner should read through this.

SSVs are also limited to 98MPH so you can try that out with a professional driver on a closed course as well.

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Put your VIN after the equals sign, your vehicle can't have both PPV & SSV SEOs, one or the other ...

Ah they still use the "C" & "K" letters to demote the number of driven axles.

According to Chevy's own documentation for this gen Tahoe, if its a 4x4, it's an SSV. The dealership is wrong. Tow packages and 4x4 were not available on PPVs.
You most likely have RPO: GU6 (3.42) and probably even G80 (Posi).

HERE is Chevy's own upfitter manual for the 2011 model year. Every PPV/SSV owner should read through this.

SSVs are also limited to 98MPH so you can try that out with a professional driver on a closed course as well.

As far as I know

PPV
2wd
265/60/17
3.08 rear gear

SSV
4wd
265/70/17
3.42 gears

Yup, you have an SSV.

Ok, so I'm not crazy. Good to know.... I'm still wondering how the dealership determined it was a PPV, guess they didn't run the vin and just said "yup"

 

[StevenW30]

Hey y'all, thanks for the replies... I tried to post the RPO to as many as I could. I guess the dealership just looked at it and said "yeah, it's a PPV" Next step is installing a bigger capacity transmission pan and 3.73 gears (camper towing). My fluid temps get to 240°f and I know these trannys have a history of not being the greatest

 

[Marky Dissod]

... told by the previous owner and Hendrick Chevy that I have a 4x4 tow package PPV.
Apparently, according to the dealership, Chevy did in fact make PPV models with those options.
I was under the impression that 4x4 was automatically SSV.

Could swear remembering Chevy PPV press material bragging about the debut of an AWD PPV, not for the GMT900.
Unless I'm mistaken it was the GMT1UC-PPV that gained AWD - but NOT 4WD with low range.
This was to better compete with the FoMoCo Police Interceptor Utility with AWD.

(Interesting, GM still won't give GMT1UC-PPVs a 5.7L / 6.0L / 6.2L V8 to compete vs Ford PIUs 3.0L twin-turbo V6.)

 

[Fless]

Hey y'all, thanks for the replies... I tried to post the RPO to as many as I could.

No need to post it multiple times. Once and it's there for everyone to see.

 

[StevenW30]

No need to post it multiple times. Once and it's there for everyone to see.

I was having issues with my phone, it was responding that it wasn't uploaded, so I tried multiple times. Sorry about that!

 

[swathdiver]

RPO Code	RPO Description
19C	TRIM COMBINATION CLOTH, EBONY (C) (00)
19I	INTERIOR TRIM EBONY (I) (00)
1FL	PACKAGE FL OPTION 1
1SZ	DISCOUNT OPTION PACKAGE
50U	PRIMARY COLOR EXTERIOR, SUMMIT WHITE (05)
5T5	SEAT OVERRIDE (SEO)
6PB	COMPONENT FRT LH COMPUTER SEL SUSP (6PB)
7PB	COMPONENT FRT RH COMPUTER SEL SUSP (7PB)
A31	WINDOW POWER OPERATED, ALL DOORS
A95	SEAT FRT BKT, HIGH BACK, DRIVER & PASS RECL
AG1	ADJUSTER FRT ST POWER, MULTI-DIRECTIONAL, DRIVER
AG2	ADJUSTER PASS ST POWER, MULTI-DIRECTIONAL
AJ1	WINDOW TINTED DEEP, ALL EXCEPT W/S AND DRS
AJ7	RESTRAINT SYSTEM SEAT, INFLATABLE, DRIVER & PASS, FRT & SEAT SIDE
AL0	SENSOR INDICATOR INFLATABLE RESTRAINT, FRT PASS/CHILD PRESENCE DETECTOR
AM1	CONTROL SEAT, MANUAL LUMBAR, DRIVER
AM8	SEAT RR BENCH, SPLIT STOWABLE
AP8	LOCK CONTROL, ENTRY REMOTE ENTRY, EXTENDED RANGE
ARL	PLANT CODE ARLINGTON, TX, USA
ASF	RESTRAINT ROOF SIDE, LH & RH, INFLATABLE
ATD	SEAT THIRD ROW DELETE
AU3	LOCK CONTROL SIDE DR, ELEC
AXP	VEHICLE TYPE MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE
BG9	COVERING FLOOR RUBBER
BVE	STEPS, RUNNINGBOARD SIDE
C25	WIPER SYSTEM RR WINDOW, INTERMITTENT
C36	HEATER AUXILIARY
C49	DEFOGGER RR WINDOW, ELECTRIC
C69	HVAC SYSTEM RR AIR CONDITIONER
C6A	GVW RATING 7, 300 LBS
CJ3	HVAC SYSTEM AIR CONDITIONER FRT, MAN TEMP CONT, AUX TEMP CONT
D07	CONSOLE FRT COMPT, FLOOR, CUSTOM
DH6	MIRROR I/S FRT VAN LH & RH, SUNSHADE, ILLUM
DK8	CONSOLE ROOF INTERIOR, DELUXE
DL8	MIRROR O/S LH & RH, REMOTE CONTROL, ELECTRIC, HEATED
E2C	ORDER TO DELIVERY EXPEDITE TO CUSTOMER
E52	BODY EQUIPMENT ONE PIECE LIFT GATE WITH LIFT GLASS
EF7	COUNTRY UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA)
FHS	VEHICLE FUEL GASOLINE E85
FLT	SALES PROCESSING OPTION
G63	PROVISIONS LUGGAGE CARRIER, ROOF
GAM	VEHICLE GOVERNMENT (G.S.A. SALES)
GU6	AXLE REAR 3.42 RATIO
JD9	BRAKE VAC POWER, 17" DISC/DISC, W/VSES, 7700 LBS
JL4	CONTROL ACTIVE BRAKE
K34	CRUISE CONTROL AUTOMATIC, ELECTRONIC
K5L	EQUIPMENT Enhanced Cooling Package
KC4	COOLING SYSTEM ENG OIL
KNP	COOLING SYSTEM TRANS, HD
KW1	GENERATOR 160 AMP
LMG	ENGINE FLEXIBLE FUEL, (GAS/ALC), 8 CYL, 5.3L, SFI, V8 OHV, CYL DEACTIVATION, IRON, GM
MYC	TRANSMISSION AUTO 6 SPD, HMD, 6L80
NE1	CERTIFICATION EMISSION, GEOGRAPHICALLY RESTRICTED REGISTRATION FOR VEHICLES UP TO 14, 000 LBS GVW (USE 2003 MDL Y
NK5	STEERING WHEEL STANDARD
NQH	TRANSFER CASE ACTIVE, TWO SPEED, SWITCH ACTIVATED, ALUM
NU5	EMISSION SYSTEM CALIFORNIA, BIN 4
NX7	WHEEL 17 X 7.5, STEEL
NZ4	WHEEL SPARE 17 X 7.5, J, STEEL, DESIGN 2
NZZ	SALES PACKAGE SKID PLATE, "OFF ROAD" SPOT
QGI	TIRE ALL P265/70R17-113S BW R/PE ST TL AL2 (PAFE)
R6Q	CONTROL SALES ITEM NO. 16
R9N	CONTROL SALES ITEM NO. 89
R9R	CONTROL SALES ITEM NO. 92
R9Z	CONTROL SALES ITEM NO. 100
SAF	LOCK SPARE TIRE, HOIST SHAFT
T74	HEADLAMPS CONTROL AUTOMATIC, DELAY
TL1	GRILLE SPECIAL
U2J	DIGITAL AUDIO SYSTEM S-BAND "NOT INSTALLED"
U84	ANTENNA BODY SIDE WINDOW, RADIO
UE0	COMMUNICATION SYSTEM VEHICLE, G.P.S.---NOT INSTALLED
UJM	TIRE PRESS INDICATOR MANUAL LEARN
UQ3	SPEAKER SYSTEM PERFORMANCE ENHANCED AUDIO
US8	RADIO AM/FM STEREO, SEEK/SCAN, CD, AUTO TONE, CLOCK ETR, MP3, RDS
V76	HOOK TOW
V8D	VEHICLE STATEMENT US
VGD	FASCIA FRT, CUSTOM, BODY COLOR
VGE	FASCIA RR, CUSTOM, BODY COLOR
VK3	LICENSE PLATE FRONT FRT MOUNTING PKG
VR4	TRAILER HITCH WEIGHT DISTRIBUTING PLATFORM
VT7	OWNERS MANUAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE
WV9	MERCHANDISED PKG VALUE LEADER
X88	CONVERSION NAME PLT CHEVROLET
XL7	FREQUENCIES RATING 315 MHZ, LONG DISTANCE
YD3	AXLE (BASE EQUIP) FOR SCHEDULING GVW PLATE
YD5	SPRING FRONT BASE EQUIPMENT
YD6	SPRING RR, BASE EQUIPMENT
YE9	CONVENIENCE PKG COMFORT & DECOR LEVEL #3
YK6	IDENTIFICATION (SEO)
Z82	TRAILER PROVISIONS SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, H.D.
ZRS	TIRE SPARE P265/70R17-113S
ZW7	CHASSIS PACKAGE PREMIUM SMOOTH RIDE
ZY1	COLOR COMBINATION SOLID

In 2012, the 5-6 VIN positions are for the vehicle type. A K2 would mean a 4x4, 1/2 ton Chevrolet Tahoe Police Vehicle. This truck is a K4, meaning a 4x4, 1/2 ton Chevrolet Tahoe FL, or fleet vehicle.

RPO GAM identifies it as being built for government use. It did not originally come with a G80 locker, just 3.42 gears. Very common with Chevrolet.

I'd be interested in learning what 1FL and 5T5 spell out.

Cool truck regardless.

 

[swathdiver]

Hey y'all, thanks for the replies... I tried to post the RPO to as many as I could. I guess the dealership just looked at it and said "yeah, it's a PPV" Next step is installing a bigger capacity transmission pan and 3.73 gears (camper towing). My fluid temps get to 240°f and I know these trannys have a history of not being the greatest

Quite the contrary, these are excellent transmissions when maintained properly. They will routinely exceed 200K miles when serviced regularly. Always follow the severe service schedule.

 

[StevenW30]

RPO Code	RPO Description
19C	TRIM COMBINATION CLOTH, EBONY (C) (00)
19I	INTERIOR TRIM EBONY (I) (00)
1FL	PACKAGE FL OPTION 1
1SZ	DISCOUNT OPTION PACKAGE
50U	PRIMARY COLOR EXTERIOR, SUMMIT WHITE (05)
5T5	SEAT OVERRIDE (SEO)
6PB	COMPONENT FRT LH COMPUTER SEL SUSP (6PB)
7PB	COMPONENT FRT RH COMPUTER SEL SUSP (7PB)
A31	WINDOW POWER OPERATED, ALL DOORS
A95	SEAT FRT BKT, HIGH BACK, DRIVER & PASS RECL
AG1	ADJUSTER FRT ST POWER, MULTI-DIRECTIONAL, DRIVER
AG2	ADJUSTER PASS ST POWER, MULTI-DIRECTIONAL
AJ1	WINDOW TINTED DEEP, ALL EXCEPT W/S AND DRS
AJ7	RESTRAINT SYSTEM SEAT, INFLATABLE, DRIVER & PASS, FRT & SEAT SIDE
AL0	SENSOR INDICATOR INFLATABLE RESTRAINT, FRT PASS/CHILD PRESENCE DETECTOR
AM1	CONTROL SEAT, MANUAL LUMBAR, DRIVER
AM8	SEAT RR BENCH, SPLIT STOWABLE
AP8	LOCK CONTROL, ENTRY REMOTE ENTRY, EXTENDED RANGE
ARL	PLANT CODE ARLINGTON, TX, USA
ASF	RESTRAINT ROOF SIDE, LH & RH, INFLATABLE
ATD	SEAT THIRD ROW DELETE
AU3	LOCK CONTROL SIDE DR, ELEC
AXP	VEHICLE TYPE MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE
BG9	COVERING FLOOR RUBBER
BVE	STEPS, RUNNINGBOARD SIDE
C25	WIPER SYSTEM RR WINDOW, INTERMITTENT
C36	HEATER AUXILIARY
C49	DEFOGGER RR WINDOW, ELECTRIC
C69	HVAC SYSTEM RR AIR CONDITIONER
C6A	GVW RATING 7, 300 LBS
CJ3	HVAC SYSTEM AIR CONDITIONER FRT, MAN TEMP CONT, AUX TEMP CONT
D07	CONSOLE FRT COMPT, FLOOR, CUSTOM
DH6	MIRROR I/S FRT VAN LH & RH, SUNSHADE, ILLUM
DK8	CONSOLE ROOF INTERIOR, DELUXE
DL8	MIRROR O/S LH & RH, REMOTE CONTROL, ELECTRIC, HEATED
E2C	ORDER TO DELIVERY EXPEDITE TO CUSTOMER
E52	BODY EQUIPMENT ONE PIECE LIFT GATE WITH LIFT GLASS
EF7	COUNTRY UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA)
FHS	VEHICLE FUEL GASOLINE E85
FLT	SALES PROCESSING OPTION
G63	PROVISIONS LUGGAGE CARRIER, ROOF
GAM	VEHICLE GOVERNMENT (G.S.A. SALES)
GU6	AXLE REAR 3.42 RATIO
JD9	BRAKE VAC POWER, 17" DISC/DISC, W/VSES, 7700 LBS
JL4	CONTROL ACTIVE BRAKE
K34	CRUISE CONTROL AUTOMATIC, ELECTRONIC
K5L	EQUIPMENT Enhanced Cooling Package
KC4	COOLING SYSTEM ENG OIL
KNP	COOLING SYSTEM TRANS, HD
KW1	GENERATOR 160 AMP
LMG	ENGINE FLEXIBLE FUEL, (GAS/ALC), 8 CYL, 5.3L, SFI, V8 OHV, CYL DEACTIVATION, IRON, GM
MYC	TRANSMISSION AUTO 6 SPD, HMD, 6L80
NE1	CERTIFICATION EMISSION, GEOGRAPHICALLY RESTRICTED REGISTRATION FOR VEHICLES UP TO 14, 000 LBS GVW (USE 2003 MDL Y
NK5	STEERING WHEEL STANDARD
NQH	TRANSFER CASE ACTIVE, TWO SPEED, SWITCH ACTIVATED, ALUM
NU5	EMISSION SYSTEM CALIFORNIA, BIN 4
NX7	WHEEL 17 X 7.5, STEEL
NZ4	WHEEL SPARE 17 X 7.5, J, STEEL, DESIGN 2
NZZ	SALES PACKAGE SKID PLATE, "OFF ROAD" SPOT
QGI	TIRE ALL P265/70R17-113S BW R/PE ST TL AL2 (PAFE)
R6Q	CONTROL SALES ITEM NO. 16
R9N	CONTROL SALES ITEM NO. 89
R9R	CONTROL SALES ITEM NO. 92
R9Z	CONTROL SALES ITEM NO. 100
SAF	LOCK SPARE TIRE, HOIST SHAFT
T74	HEADLAMPS CONTROL AUTOMATIC, DELAY
TL1	GRILLE SPECIAL
U2J	DIGITAL AUDIO SYSTEM S-BAND "NOT INSTALLED"
U84	ANTENNA BODY SIDE WINDOW, RADIO
UE0	COMMUNICATION SYSTEM VEHICLE, G.P.S.---NOT INSTALLED
UJM	TIRE PRESS INDICATOR MANUAL LEARN
UQ3	SPEAKER SYSTEM PERFORMANCE ENHANCED AUDIO
US8	RADIO AM/FM STEREO, SEEK/SCAN, CD, AUTO TONE, CLOCK ETR, MP3, RDS
V76	HOOK TOW
V8D	VEHICLE STATEMENT US
VGD	FASCIA FRT, CUSTOM, BODY COLOR
VGE	FASCIA RR, CUSTOM, BODY COLOR
VK3	LICENSE PLATE FRONT FRT MOUNTING PKG
VR4	TRAILER HITCH WEIGHT DISTRIBUTING PLATFORM
VT7	OWNERS MANUAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE
WV9	MERCHANDISED PKG VALUE LEADER
X88	CONVERSION NAME PLT CHEVROLET
XL7	FREQUENCIES RATING 315 MHZ, LONG DISTANCE
YD3	AXLE (BASE EQUIP) FOR SCHEDULING GVW PLATE
YD5	SPRING FRONT BASE EQUIPMENT
YD6	SPRING RR, BASE EQUIPMENT
YE9	CONVENIENCE PKG COMFORT & DECOR LEVEL #3
YK6	IDENTIFICATION (SEO)
Z82	TRAILER PROVISIONS SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, H.D.
ZRS	TIRE SPARE P265/70R17-113S
ZW7	CHASSIS PACKAGE PREMIUM SMOOTH RIDE
ZY1	COLOR COMBINATION SOLID

In 2012, the 5-6 VIN positions are for the vehicle type. A K2 would mean a 4x4, 1/2 ton Chevrolet Tahoe Police Vehicle. This truck is a K4, meaning a 4x4, 1/2 ton Chevrolet Tahoe FL, or fleet vehicle.

RPO GAM identifies it as being built for government use. It did not originally come with a G80 locker, just 3.42 gears. Very common with Chevrolet.

I'd be interested in learning what 1FL and 5T5 spell out.

Cool truck regardless.

Thank you!! Appreciate it!

 

[StevenW30]

Quite the contrary, these are excellent transmissions when maintained properly. They will routinely exceed 200K miles when serviced properly. Always follow the severe service schedule.

Yeah, again going by what the dealership said.... I'm quickly losing faith in Hendrick Chevy.

 

[swathdiver]

My fluid temps get to 240°f and I know these trannys have a history of not being the greatest

Is this while towing and or running through mountains in the summer?

You might consider replacing your transmission cooler with a new one the next time you have the grill or bumper cover off. They get clogged up over time which will lead to transmission failure.

240 is hot but not bad. If I saw that with mine, the fluid would be changed after the trip.

 

[swathdiver]

Yeah, again going by what the dealership said.... I'm quickly losing faith in Hendrick Chevy.

They have undoubtedly dealt with a lot of 6L80s that were in the K2 trucks, the generation after ours. Those have a different cooling system that typically kills those transmissions' torque converters after about 100K miles due to too much heat. These older 6L80s don't have that problem. People in general don't have great institutional memories.