What to check on 2016 LT Tahoe I may buy

[RobH]

I'm looking at a white 2016 LT with the tan interior that has the NHT Max Trailering Package with GU6 3.42 Rear Axle, Integrated Brake Controller, and Z85 suspension. No sunroof, which is a plus for me. 78,000 miles.

Besides trying to make sure all the bells and whistles work, what should I check before buying it?

Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[RST Dana]

I'm looking at a white 2016 LT with the tan interior that has the NHT Max Trailering Package with GU6 3.42 Rear Axle, Integrated Brake Controller, and Z85 suspension. No sunroof, which is a plus for me. 78,000 miles.

Besides trying to make sure all the bells and whistles work, what should I check before buying it?

Thank in advance for any help.

AC condenser, if it hasn’t been replaced, it will fail.

 

[RobH]

How can I check the condenser?

Maybe go to a dealer with the VIN and ask for a listing of service history?

What will it cost if it hasn't been fixed?

 

[sealandsky]

How can I check the condenser?

Maybe go to a dealer with the VIN and ask for a listing of service history?

What will it cost if it hasn't been fixed?

I don't think you can "check" the condenser. It either holds coolant, or it doesn't. If the A/C works well, then the condenser is OK (for the moment).

 

[avalonandl]

Drive it at highway speeds to check for buffeting....and transmission shudder.

 

[RobH]

I don't think you can "check" the condenser. It either holds coolant, or it doesn't. If the A/C works well, then the condenser is OK (for the moment).

Thank you. The AC works. I'll try to get the service records at a Chevy dealership using the VIN.

 

[PG01]

Umm, lemme think....

ok I thunk.....


Everything...

 

[RobH]

Drive it at highway speeds to check for buffeting....and transmission shudder.

Thank you. I've driven it on the freeway with no observed problem. I'll do it again with the windows down about 4 inches.

 

[RobH]

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[RST Dana]

Thank you. The AC works. I'll try to get the service records at a Chevy dealership using the VIN.

Make the dealership aware that you know it can be a known problem. They may replace it BEFORE it cracks.

 

[RobH]

I've driven it on the freeway with the windows down four inches with no problem. My mechanic drove it and put it up on the lift and found no problems.

The only thing he said is to watch for ticking of the lifters indicating that the Active Fuel Management (AFM) Displacement on Demand (DOD) solenoids in the engine valley below the intake manifold are beginning to fail. He said that fixing it if caught early would run about $600. If not, it would cost more. He said that disabling the system in the computer would not prevent the eventual problem. If I plan to leave town for an extensive trip, I may do it or get it done proactively.

So, I am moving forward with the purchase.

 

[alexalex]

I suggest that you do your home work. Have your mechanic take a look at the one you might buy. I bought a suv off of crags list I didn't care if it was a private sale or a mechanics shop or from a dealer. As it has little bearing on the quality of said vehicle. If you don't know enough about cars stay from a salvage, it was salvaged. Obligatory check out car history through https://www.quickrevs.com.au/car-history-check

 

[cardude2000]

Thank you. I've driven it on the freeway with no observed problem. I'll do it again with the windows down about 4 inches.

No need to crack windows. All vehicles will buffet with one window cracked.

All windows up, 75+ on the highway. That’s the test IMO. This will identify vibration and/or buffetting

Also go 20-40 on uneven pavement and check for booming. If it has it it will sound like you are on the include of a giant drum.


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[RobH]

I have it now, so it's mine, with or without warts. Hopefully without. In any case, I expect to keep it a long time and take care of it.

 

[Miami-Dade]

Congrats! Looks exactly like mine.

You will want to tint the front 2 windows ASAP plus put a dark strip on the top of the windshield. I matched the front widows to the back tint which I recall was 20%. All that IMHO.

 

[RobH]

The front two windows are already tinted the max legal in Texas. I'll think about the windshield. That might be useful here in South Texas.

 

[gat0r]

The front two windows are already tinted the max legal in Texas. I'll think about the windshield. That might be useful here in South Texas.

yup TX tint laws suck, unless you can get a medical exemption

clear tint w/ a 5% brow are nice

70% seems to be easy to get away w/ on windshield.
i have seen a few w/ 50%, but that is likely to garner the wrong attention from DPS

 

[bde269]

congrats nice whip

 

[hasan632]

Hello Everyone.

it is possible to get the vehicle history online through VIN#?

I bought a used Yukon Denali 2016 here in Saudi. It was used in USA until Jan-2020. Can anyone please advise me how to reach the right channel to obtain the service history of my vehicle.

I discussed with the dealer here. They said they can't help me.

Thankyou,
Regards,

 

[Rdr854]

For quiet a long time I was thinking that you can get a service history only through official dealer or a police office ( i really dont know why). Last year i finally bought my first car after checking around 10 different options. I found this website very helpful if you want to check the vehicle by its VIN. Someone from this forum recommended it and i am very grateful for that)

Does that website handle US based vehicles?