Should I Buy a Suburban with High Miles?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.ย. 2024
- This video will show you 1 person who has driven a combined 500,000+ miles on two Chevy Suburbans. The first one is a 2001 with 344k miles, and the second has 172k. This is a true testament to the longevity of a Suburban.
I'm literally sitting in my family's 2002 suburban right now while typing this. Got 362k miles right now and is still running pretty well. I've never noticed anything off while driving it and it's one of my favorite cars to drive
That’s awesome how often did you change the oil and what did you use?
@@Josh-xj3fm lol well about that...the engine started not doing so well at 376k, and it started not getting good oil pressure and started burning a lot of oil, not to mention it had oil leaks EVERYWHERE, so I'm actually replacing the engine. New one has 120k, got it from Marketplace, was a project engine that didn't pan out. Kinda mad I couldn't hit 400k lol.
In terms of how often and what was done, I can't say for most of its life honestly because I was 6 when we got that Suburban and I'm 23 now, sooo...but I do know my dad sometimes let the oil go for a while (like 10k) and occasionally put heavier oil in because he thought it would help it last longer (Idk what he used, like 10W-30/50 or something like that). Not sure if that really did anything good or bad, but something to note. Normally I think it was about every 5k. When I started getting into cars a few years ago I religiously changed the oil about every 4k. Honestly that was pretty much it.
In terms of what oil, again I can't say for most of its life, but it was all done at a mechanic so I'm assuming it was good. When I started doing them I used only Mobil-1 5W-30, exactly what it calls for. Obviously my dad and I love the truck or we wouldn't be replacing the engine, highly recommended if you're in the market. Maybe this new one will hit 400k!
I’m
About to buy one at 450
Im sitting on mine with 327 k
2002 Z71 a few years back with 190K. About to hit 250K. Cali to Texas and back a few times! My daily ride, city and freeway miles.
I just bought me a 2005 suburban today! 179,000 miles runs like a champ 💪
I feel ya! I just bought a 2000 Suburban 2500 with 130k on it.
Those are baby miles😂😂 trust me yall got plenty miles to go as long as you keep up with them. I got a 13 Yukon XL Denali with 235k+ miles and runs like a champ
DatDominicanBul 215 no kidding anything under 200K is great, I have a 94 Chevy 1500 pickup and it has 260K runs like a top
Z71 2004..... 300,000miles beast mode
How much u pay
I am the original owner of a 2001 Chevy Tahoe 4WD (5.3L), with 394,000 miles on it. This vehicle is fantastic!! Original engine and transmission. The vehicle was originally used for hauling horses (250K) and has been to every corner of the the United States. It has now been relegated to around town driving. Comfortable and quiet ride. They don't get any better that this!!
Dennis McCulloch; Question???
Did You do the Transmission Flush? And If So? At what mileage did you do the Transmission Flush? Thanks.
I want a tahoe so badly...I really want the 3rd gen in the lt or Ltz package but I saw that they had a problem with low oil pressure or too much oil consumption please any advice would help on what year to shoot for
@@shaunehemphill3259 low oil pressure is usually 'o' ring on oil pick up tube oil consumption is usually dirty drivers side valve cover LT has leather not so good in cold weather i like my LS cloth interior
@@shaunnesbit1734 I just really wanted a Tahoe 3rd gen but I never bought one they are expensive used or new and didn’t won’t to chance it so I gave of my dreams of ever having one 😞
Hows it holding up now?
In Jan 2015 I bought my 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 6.0 Vortec with over 363k miles for $2,600. It needed a lot of little things & only a few major, most of which I fixed myself. 4 years later I now have over 425k miles. Been a great truck and sure beat having car payments again.
Those 6.0s last forever even if you beat on them, lol
MarkPdot sams here man my parents bought a high mileage 01 f150 and big boy still running strong!
Amen to that! Hell with car payments
I'm with you on staying away from monthly payments!
Thats awesome does it still run strong ?
Most folks that love their car will drive it til it dies and rebuild the engine
My friend had a 1988 Suburban that made it to 411,000 miles before it finally locked up. We called it "The Tank"
jesus christ
Damn! It probably would've made it further that! I saw a video on TH-cam of a guy who ran his 95 GMC Suburban to literally 990k miles!😳😳😳
rust is what kills these trucks not miles
Not in Cali.
Jeff Anderson I sadly live in California, and I am moving out of the state either this year or next year. I just can’t stand it anymore. I’d rather drive a rust bucket in Minnesota than a beautiful machine in California.
MrKEMills at least you admit it I was expecting you to tell me how wrong I am and how Cali is the best place in the world to live 😂 I am jealous of the rust free trucks but cali won’t even let you have aftermarket exhaust I hear I couldent live with that ALONE!
Jeff Anderson The Southern states and the Northwest states don’t have rusty trucks, so you can get away with not living in California and still be able to live rust free for a cheaper price. Also, I can’t wait to get that new exhaust when I move out.
Thystaff Thywill I’m trying to get away from those people. Don’t worry, I’m not voting Democrat.
Took my 2001 GMC Yukon XL Denali from Texas to Florida and back at 175000 miles. No issues. Trust it. These things are beasts!!
Update: Just went to Los Angeles and back for Spring Break last week. 2600+ mile trip. Now has 186000+. Just change the oil as scheduled and good to go. I love my Yukon
I got 2001 yukon xl too...i love it.....176k on it, Runs Great..
I took my 01 from California to Arkansas and back. 175000 miles. Did great! Around 17mpg too!!
No major problems with your Yukon XL over the years??
@@BodyWeakDotNet Any major problems over the years???
Just picked up an 05 Suburban Z71 4x4 350K miles and the transmission was rebuilt less than a year ago. I'm happy with it. Will keep it forever.
Update: was so pleased with the 05, I purchased an 07 Yukon 4x4 and it also runs and drives great. The Suburban is my overland vehicle, Yukon just pavement princess at the moment.
My 1986 has 10k shy of a million miles. Original everything.
I have 1999 Chevy suburban LT with the 5.7 V8 runs great and has 318000 miles and going strong no rust or dents still a Joy to drive very reliable
My brother in-law got a new truck and literally gave me his 2004 Yukon XL 5.3. He said it wasn't worth anything anyway since it had 240k miles. LOL. Thing runs and drives like a brand new truck. These trucks are beasts. The 5.3 is bullet proof.
Hilarious. You got one for free with 240k miles and the person that commented above you paid over $4200 for one with 260k miles.
Just bought a 05 tahoe with 235k. Runs like new. Love it
How much did you give for it if you dont mind me asking?
I had an 04 Tahoe z71 with 120,000 miles and it went into "reduced power mode" and me and all my mechanics could not fix it and could not figure it out. we came to the conclusion that it needed a new computer that was over 1300$ just to hope it fixes the problem. I loved the Tahoe but could not fix that problem so I had to let it go and will never buy another 04 gm product
saraco: Your Tahoe runs like new because the previous owner put $30,000 in repairs--so it is new!!!! Hahahahahhaha
@@pigslayer106 that's your throttle body sensor or pedal sensor
m uiz Most likely the ground at the back of the intake ! Not likely a computer find a new mechanic
Bought 2007 tahoe, with 205k miles. I cant believe how good it rides.
Update on how that went?
Can confirm, my ‘01 with the 5.3L Vortec has been brutalized for 200k miles, still runs like a champ.
Owned a 2001 2500 suburban. Bought it the day after 9/11.
I had over 305,000 miles on it and traded it in. Truly one of the best trucks. Had the 6.0 V8 engine all original. To this day I still miss it.
I have a 2000 Suburban with 235,000. It still pulls my 27 foot camper. I service it meticulously. LOVE the Suburban.
My tahoe is almost paid for and I was looking at trading for a jeep since a few of the kids are getting older and I changed my mind. I did have a computer inside the tranny go out at 78k which cost me 1200 dollars, but I decided to keep it, they're just useful to have.
My father had a 93 Chevrolet Cheyenne work truck that had over 400k miles on it. I helped him swap the transmission with a parts truck he bought at around 300k miles. The truck pulled heavy trailers its whole life. He still drove it occasionally up till he passed in 2013. It was the most reliable vehicle I have ever seen.
Older is better 👍..🇺🇲.. CLASSICS
I own a 93 chevy chenyenne work truck, was his the 4.3L V6 too? Mine has 148k miles my dad owned it for 10 years then I bought it from him
Working on many, and owning a 2004 Z71 with 225k, I find those with VINs that start with a 3 are noticeably more susceptible to problems than those with a 1. A GM engineer I talked to at the Daytona 500 years ago said Mexican blocks have less nickel and suffer from casting integrity issues. I haven't researched that, but I find Mexican made have more oil blowby issues. They are still amazing, the fact that this is the longest running nameplate in history is a good indicator. It's not just Suburbans...any full frame, full size V8 GM vehicle is one of the most financially sound investments a consumer will ever make. The only thing better would be 3/4 ton Duramax 'Burbs but I doubt they can make a business plan for that. Considering some cost near 70k with a gas engine, diesel would likely be too expensive. Bravo GM for making card like these that people can rely on day in and day out.
That's very interesting. I always check carcomplaints .com before buying a used vehicle. 2004 was a "clunker" year, it sounds like there was a bad batch of trucks that got produced. Ironically 2006 seemed to be on one of the most reliable years ever produced before the body style change
I had an 2001 Suburban I sold about 5 years ago, over 200k miles. Recently bought a 2010 Tahoe with 141,000 miles. When shopping around I looked at a 2006 Suburban with 80,000miles. I was AMAZED when I started it up, no kidding, the engine sounded 100% perfect, like it just rolled off the assembly line.
It's very hard to beat the Suburbans, Yukons, Tahoes, and full size GM pickups for reliability of those good old pushrod V8's. That 2001 he has is in great shape for as many miles as are on it. If it were down here in Texas it wouldn't be rusty but the clearcoat would likely be really tired instead. Another great thing, and i imagine this isn't unique to Texas, is that these are EVERYWHERE so replacement parts are easy to find if you're looking for something gently used.
I use m suburban to haul my lawn care equip around. 21" Honda push mower, Stihl weed eater, stihl, stick edger and huge echo pb 8010 backpack blower. All 4 items fit in the back with no problem and alot safer than a pick up truck which anyone can just reach in the bed and steal your equipment when you're not around. Everything's air conditioned too, love my burban.
Over 313K on my Daily driver 96 Suburban LT. Outstanding Trucks!
buying a 1996 Suburban LT this weekend in Jersey with 342k on it, this made me feel better : )
@@ashleysadler5244 Best Buy you'll make all year. These Trucks are tanks and easy to service and work on! You will not regret it. Keep safe and have a great weekend!
-- Just bought a 2004 Tahoe 5.3 loaded, Z71, for something to get around my/my boss' farms. We're not farmers, but we two WWII aircraft around. Cost 7k.
144 thousand miles. I was halfway home when decided this wasn't going to be a 'farm' truck' of any kind. Have two daughters, and my sister has 4. I'm keeping this thing nice.
Seems 2002 to 2006 were very good years for these platforms of vehicles.
Yes, great vehicles from 2000 to 2006. Enjoy.
I just bought a 2005 Escalade esv with 83k miles on it, 10k, daily driver for me
@@carsthatlast441 -- Ran into a couple issues. Seeing as you know a thing or two about these vehicles, maybe you could help. I start the car, and a female voice says phone unavailable. Turn it off and it keeps saying it all night. Also, the dome lights stay on 24/7 and no I don't have the dimmer dial maxed. If you could help, it'd spare me a trip to the dealer, or calling them so they can try to lock in a scam. Apparently these are common problems, with no clear solution online.
I’m so happy to see this video. I have a 2000 suburban LT with 89,000 miles on it. I got a loooong way to go.
There is a 2004 Chevrolet Suburban LS with ONLY 11,600 ORIGINAL MILES for sale in Ontario, California & this is a 1 owner car but that car was NOT garage kept, it had been sitting out side & had been rarely driven
That's awesome! Great truck.
Just got this video in my suggestions. I have a `00 Chevy Tahoe. 220,000+ miles. Body, frame and interior is mint. After purchase 3 years ago I immediately had a reman 5.3 engine installed and never looked back. Biggest headache was replacing the dreaded heater core. Now closing in on 300k a fresh paint job and she'll be looking good as new.
Love those burbs! I have a 2000 Silverado I bought new. 364k on it and still on the original 4.8 and transmission. She's been a work truck all her life!
Great video. i have 2009 Suburban LT with 266k miles still going strong
I have a 1999 Chevy Silverado z71 4.8L manual transmission with 237k miles and a 2003 GMC Denali Sport Utilit 6.0L with 262k miles both running great! Love my Chevy stick shift!
Awesome!!! thanks for the info!!! I plan on buying a 2009 suburban this year 2019. Now i feel confident my nerves are truly calm down!!!
Yeah I was looking at the 2010 models,these trucks last FOREVER,WOW I'm really impressed...
Johnetta Montgomery did you buy it?
Johnetta Montgomery did you buy the truck?
@@jtcarter2967 Hi I know this comment is old 🤞you'll see this, what is a reliable source to figure out the reliability by year? I'm interested in a Tahoe 2010-2014, but each year has it's issues and I'm getting mixed info ex. Consumer Reports, JD, Nada etccc.. Any advice is greatly appreciated!
@@jtcarter2967 How expensive of a fix is it???
Haha, I think every Suburban has the same basketball dent in the back driver’s side bumper.
Heyyyy! That's me!
Mine don't lol
Yeah my 2005 has the exact same dent! I thought it was an option in 05 LOL
@@terencemeehan8237 😂 same
Nice interview.
Both Burbans are great.
I particularly love the 2001/2002 Suburbans. This ones in special are very odd and genuine. I just think they are the perfect form of the early 2000s.
I own a 2002 Suburban. I bought it used with 175K and I brought everything to original and working (radio, speakers, replaced lights and electronic stuff) also added an upper-level rear ac control HVAC. Bought a push bar for the front and at the stock wheels, I have 305/65 R16 Nitto Terra Grappler. My wife and I use it every day as Daily Driver here in Broward Country FL were we live. We try to keep mint. We’ve already gone to Key West, Cape Canaveral, Daytona Beach and we are planning to go to California in 2020.
I do everything on my own. It is unbelievable that with couple sockets and a Philips screwdriver you can perform services.
Since I got it I’ve already replaced the Water Pump, Radiator, Fuel Pump besides the tune-up.
I am pretty sure our car is ready to run another 200K with no issues.
That’s my second one. I had a 2001 Yukon XL before that, unfortunately, was totaled in an accident.
Parts are so cheap and for specifics Body and upholstery parts, there are plenty of them in the Junkyards. Great to get an OEM.
Another highlight is that you do not need only a burban. Yukon's and Escalades also works.
Man I bought a 1992 burb w 32k miles. I used that for everything, hauling kids,groceries, long trips to Reno, Vegas, LA, I'd take it cross country. But I feel you MUST use good quality oils,filters,plugs and delco parts. I put new valve stem seals,new distributor, new fuel pump and tuned it regularly. I had over 265k and traded in 2yrs ago we downsized. I would pass everything, except a gas station, hahaha!!!
... so true :)
Have an 04 Tahoe Z71. Was my dream car as a kid and I love it to death. Runs great and had minor issues like a fuel pump replacement. 5.3L and I use only royal purple for oil changes.
I just got an 03 z71 a couple of weeks ago for 3k. All seats except driver's are in great condition. It was a truck I wanted in college too even though I had a custom 2000 4x4 Tahoe in HS. I wanted a z71 and now I have one. I'm loving it.
I just bought a 2011 chevy tahoe ls with 70k im sure it will make it to 200k miles.
When I was 17 I bought a 03 suburban put 125k on it the frame rusted through then I bought a 01 Yukon put 50 k on and totaled it I’m 20 now just bought a 96 suburban with 175 on it love these trucks hopefully third times a charm
Just bought a rust free north Texas '01 burban 1500 LOADED with new BF LT AT tires, Sunroof, DVD system, Autoride, Factory tow pkg, 3:73/G80 245K milles for $1400 !!! Just needed a $30 camshaft sensor, and wipers, fluids changed. Felt bad like stole it from the family I got it from :/
I like the guy that you recorded he is straight up and Chevy is such a good truck !!!!!!
I have a suburban with 400k miles now ... 2014 model Z71 ... love it ... we just had to change the engine n trans after 400k miles ... so now its brand new again ... 1st brake pads change was after 200k miles and now just changed the brake pads now at 400k miles. ..
Dammmnn! 400k on a 14'?? Thats some serious driving! Lol
97 Two Door Tahoe 5.7 .. 350 ..Vortec 134K just broke in. Great truck go anywhere and still ride and drive like a Caddie wish I had two of em. Good job by Chevy.
Been driving K-Blazers (1976 and a 1989) and a 2001 Yukon now for over 40 years. Bought the 1989 K-Blazer and Yukon new. Put 275K miles on the Blazer before I needed to expand for a new family. 345K miles on the Yukon and I still run it. Same engine and tranny. Great trucks. I especially loved that 1989 K-Blazer. What a great truck. Wish I could get one now with modern guts.
Had a few and they were all comfy and reliable, safe haven for my family. We love them. I grow attached to my vehicles and they were hard to let go.
I'm glad to know I'm not the only one that isnt afraid of high mileage lol... suburbans are nice but my 5.6 armada has been great @ 270k miles
I got one for 750 today ! :)) around 314k miles !!
I recently purchased a 2002 GMC Yukon SLE, 375,500 miles and still running strong!
The only body damage is the front bumper...
Family has an 05 with 175k miles, only ever needed was a water pump and regular maintenance.
Although the compressor in the back went out.
GMC engineers these trucks for do everything longevity. Had a 1995 GMC Suburban. Comfortable, great for anything. Not too bad for fuel economy considering what it is. Rust protection could be better but I am sure that has changed.
I’m on my 3rd Chevy Suburban. Have owned them for about 20 years. Great balance of power, endurance and elegance
I have a 2013 suburban and i love it. I bought it gm certified with 40k now sitting at 99k and plan on keeping it a looong time. Zero issues other than replacing the ORIGINAL battery when it quit cranking last year
My 99 had 327,000 and was running strong when I got rid of it. Only issues on them are fuel injectors if anything. Running techron kept them fine.
344k on a 4L60? That’s impressive! if you didn’t low RPM that thing around it’s whole life, you lucked out!
ikr we have an 03 yukon XL 2wd 5.3 base. It is a great vehicle but we have gone through 3 trannys at only 240k or so...
@@nicholasclinesmith1490 that's cause you're being honest. All these folks bragging about getting 300,000 + miles out of a ANY American vehicle as big and heavy as the Suburban without ANY major problems is absolutely full of crapola.
@@trenegade5441 No not really, im surprised that we lost the tranny so many times it is not normal. These "big heavy american" vehicles as you so bluntly put are amazing machines!
I just had mine rebuilt at 300,000 only because I started to pull heavy trailers with my truck. I just wanted more torque. So they last. I still have the original motor
@@trenegade5441 my 03 suburban 5.3 base has only needed a new fuse box due to mice.
I have a 2001, 189000, fuel pump, alternator, need to fix the oil pick up tube gasket. And of course three batteries. Towed tons, 26 foot hornet TT, over weight car hauler with an f150 from Colorado to Texas plus dump trailer as well. She's been good to me. So I can agree. Oddly though have never changed the brakes. Probably should do some suspension work. Lol and I wouldn't buy mine iether if I knew what it has done all her life.
I’ll be picking up a 02 Suburban from my brother in law in a few weeks. Over 100,000 miles and he maintains his vehicles very well. $3500 and it’s mine. I’ve only heard good things and I’m excited to pick up one.
I own a 1994 C1500 suburban with 320,000 miles same engine and tranny.
I purchase a 1999 Chevy Suburban from the first owners in Rancho Cucamonga no rips or tears in the interior I have a hundred and ninety-nine thousand miles on it I drive it from South Central LA all the way to Apple Valley every weekend still running strong up the 10 freeway I drive it at 80 miles an hour but at 75 it also feels great
Will last forever if maintained. There was a mid to late 90s k1500 that had over a million miles on it. He ran Pennzoil only and they actually bought him a brand new truck and took his old one to their research facility to disassemble and inspect to see how much wear it had.
Great video. I own a 2000 chevy suburban with 227k runs great! Very reliable! We've put over 110k on it with no issues. Had to replace minor things like battery and such, but they are good trucks
I just bought 2003 Tahoe with 5.3L Vortec and only 117k. This video makes me happy. U forgot to mention parts are dirt Cheap and easy to find.
I just bought a 2013 Suburban LTZ,4x4, black out edition with 140k miles, like new condition 👍
Just bought a 2000 Suburban 2500 4x4. 130k miles. 1 owner. Well taken care of and got it for $5,000. Drives great! Feel like I hit the jackpot. Also the car was in Arizona. So no rust:)
That's awesome!!! Enjoy.
I have a 2001 Chevy suburban 1500 with 350k miles on it still runs good
03 Tahoe 5.3 original owner - 225,000K Miles with no issues, LOVE IT
Built in my city! My dad worked there for almost 20 years up until it closed in 09 and for three generations before me.
Love my 02 suburban bought it with 279k and now has 304k after a little over a year have had to replace all the lines due to rust but otherwise it’s in good shape
I had a 2001 Tahoe 5.3 185k miles ran like brand-new until a live oak tree fell on it. Great vehicles
My '01 is at 225k. Trans still shifts fine, has had regular fluid changes since I've owned it (2009 w/121k miles) using super tech dexron VI. Recently added a remote spin on filter setup (using a Derale 13005 filter head) for extra filtration. Repairs I've done over the years: fuel pump, front hubs, knock sensors, oil pan gasket, rear hatch and glass struts, suspension and steering (shocks, springs, idler arm, swaybar bushings/endlinks, etc), wheels/tires (20" 5 spokes from the gmt900), and brakes (upgraded front calipers/rotors to gmt900's). Along with all normal maintenance crap you'd do on any daily driver. A lot of that stuff I didn't "have" to do, but I wanted to keep it running nice. Like it better than my 2011 LTZ if I'm honest, and no rust because I live in south Texas.
looking at tahoe 95...263k 5'7 well maintained what a Beast/4 New tires.leather interior..4×4 working. asking $1500 in NEW England / These trucks second to none.. subscribed let's hear more.... truly a classic
my silver 02 suburban with just under 300000 miles still runs like a dream, I can’t drive any other truck like I can my suburban.
I've had a 99, and I now have a 07 ltz , looking for a 12th Gen now premier. Love these beasts
I have a 2000 Chevy suburban 1500 LS 4x4 with the 5.3 current mileage is 304500.
I have pulled 7000 lbs occasionally, lt has some rust in the rear lower pannels and the rockers. Repairs including the AC, starter, water pump, front wheel bearings and a widow regulator. Plus the routine maintenance. Recently the rear pinion assembly is going bad and is howling. I love this truck and decided to invest to keep for another 20 years. Installing a remanufactured rear axle assembly, springs shocks, CV, bushings and u joints. When the engine and transmission needs to be replaced l will do that with remanufactured components. Still much less expensive than a new truck. I do all the work myself witch saves a ton of money. Chevy trucks the right choice.
I own a 2000 suburban 5.3 with 240,000 miles on the clock. Still running good.
Rust is a killer . I just got a 2002 with 280 xxx and it's got rusty rockers . I'm going to do a oil based rust proof on it
Up North where I am that's still mint lol. Grand Rapids Mn here.
Just bought 2002 yukon Denali with 199 000 km for my wife because we moved to the country in Alberta Canada. Runs awesome looks new. Great for winter. Buddy has a 2003. Just passed 640000 km. Original mother and tranny. Unreal! Been with Gm products all my life,this is why. Only paid $4900 for wife’s truck and she’s acting like I bought her a diamond ring. One solid truck for Canada. Have a good one ,
sounds like your wife is happy :)
My 1999 Chevy Silverado 5.3L, 9 years ago had 202,000 and now has 290,000 miles and is still running strong and smooth on the original engine and 4L60-E transmission! I'm currently in the process of replacing the entire front suspension but after that, it'll ride like new not that it didn't before but I cannot wait until I road test it!
How can i find out what trans i have in my 01 yukon xl slt?
DIRTDIVER882 Most likely, you have the same one as me, the 4L60-E. That transmission is used across all GM 1/2 trucks and SUV both 2WD and 4WD. But they are all kinda of ways, look it up by the VIN, auto parts stores can also tell you, Wikipedia or better yet, ask Scotty Kilmer!
I don't have a Suburban but I do have a Silverado 1500 with the 5.3L. It depends on how well the previous owner(s) took care of it. I lucked out with my Silverado. I bought it with 174,000 miles and I now have 440,393 miles on it.
Gonna be buying my first suburban soon, looking at a '98 with 290k on the clock. I plan on keeping it until the frame rusts out from under me. I live in a mild climate, so it's gonna be a while.
Nice! We have a 99 that is super rusted with 151k, but it runs great! Good luck.
As long as previous owner took care of the fluids change and maintenance. You should be gtg.
I have a Tahoe 03 285k alternator, new starter last month strong as 🐂.
My suburban has 355000+ miles.
maddhatter1219; Did You do the Transmission Flush? And if so, At what mileage? Thanks.
By the way, my dads Suburban has at least 370,000+ miles
I didnt do a transmission service til 326k out of fear ill destroy but I did do filter and whatever came out at time of dropping pan and refilled only what came out about 5 quarts. Then drove around and and pumped out fluid from dip stick and refilled what came out. I've never did an actual flush but from what I did as far as filter change and then pumping out dipstick to get color more red(wasnt burnt just discolored after 326k) worked perfect. If u having trans issue and do this probably won't change much. My trans acts same as when I drained. Have 370k on it now.
My 2005 escalade esv with 123k needs a new front diff.(bearings are whining now) Trans is a little sketchy. I replace air shocks with coil overs, fluids, spark plugs/wires, oil press. gauge sensor, drive belts. Maintenance items. The 6.0 vortec is a beast. silky smooth use castrol synthetic. Love it. owned it now for 9 years, never left me stranded.
It’s an Escalade so you of course have more stuff to break, plus they are awd instead of 4x4 so your front diff is constantly working
A Chevy fanatic will no doubt takes care of his vehicles; given good genetic of the 5.3L. No surprise here!
I have an '02 with 276+k miles and my maintenance guys always tell me NO SYNTHETIC OIL. They tell me the synthetics ate not made for older engines and to stick with the manufacturers suggested viscosity that is made for high mileage engines. Hard to believe his '01 has had synthetic for 8 years. But then again, it is a Suburban engine! I love mine!
Just picked up a 2014 Yukon xl slt base model with 135,000 miles in excellent condition for 7k. Needs tires and a dash cover cap from dashskin that's it. Trans was rebuilt 30k miles ago. No tears or rips inside! Hoping for 250k+ miles! Would like an update on this content.
I have an 04 that I got with 300k+ miles over 2 years ago. Now it has 400k+. For the last two years it has been good. Lots of problems more recently but I really never expected it to last this long. Amazing trucks.
Got a 97 with 225000 on it the body work is what kills me living up north but the motor is still strong
I feel ya pain! When I lived in Philly I used to detail my Yukon XL every 6 mos just to try to keep up with the paint
He can fix the seat. Get thread and a hook needle. It will save it from tearing more.
Yes. I have a 1999 Silverado 310,000+ and a 2007 Suburban 210, 000+. 5.3L
Gotta love the big Bowtie! I luv my "Baby" 2003 GMC Sierra with almost 200k miles on it! Thanks for the upload!
Just bought a 1 owner 2008 Toyota Sequoia Limited in great shape with 197,000 miles and she purrs like a kitten,drives really well...
Looking at buying a reconditioned 2006 police issue Tahoe at 122,000 miles... good idea or not?
I have a 1998 Chevey Suburban rhat i have owned for 10 years. Besides replacing a head gasket pnce o have had no Major issues with it. I have almos 300 thousand miles on it. Great trucks.
Can’t beat a chevy. My 85 el camino has 208,000 miles on the original engine, no rebuilds.
I have 300K miles on my Chevy Suburban and it looks newer and doesn't have any issues - not using even a drop of oil yet. It's a great car, but figure on 16 mpg average.
i just got a 1996 2500 LS 2wd VORTEC 5.7 454 big block with 127,000 on it 24 year old its 2020 and she runs strong chevy baby
I just bought a 2011 Suburban LT with 217,000 miles and 5.3 v8. It runs perfect. If i can get another 100k or more on it i'll be happy. I also have a Toyota Sequoia with the very long lasting 4.7 v8 but it's just not big enough inside for our family trips. The Toyota makes about 80 hp less than the Burb anyway without much difference in mpg.
I love my 2001 Chevy Tahoe has 230k original 5.3 and tranny get around awesome in northern state snow we been having. Last one had 250k before selling
Well, I can only agree with what is said here. I own 2 Suburban trucks myself and swear by them. One has 287k miles on it and in 2018 I have done 2 cross country trips through mountains, deserts, snow and ice, highway and off road accumulating over 6000 miles on each trip and there's not a thing wrong with it. However, I should point out that no matter what vehicle you have, what brand you swear by, every vehicle is only as good as it's owner and as this guy has mentioned, "Maintenance" is the key to have a vehicle last. I also think he is overstating the expenses on those trucks/SUVs because standard maintenance is a lot more than just oil change no matter what kind of vehicle you drive. An SUV like this is made of thousands of individual parts and each part has a certain lifetime after which it needs to be replaced. Vehicle problems come in and make a vehicle non reliable when that kind of maintenance schedule isn't followed, parts wear out and aren't replaced leading to other problems and creating a snowball effect, one issue leading to another until eventually the vehicle simply stops and then people get an attitude calling their cars or trucks "Piece of Sh*t" This guy here apparently followed the maintenance schedule and thus has a vehicle with this many miles on it and nothing wrong with it. Properly maintaining a vehicle (any vehicle) costs money and if one can't afford to maintain a vehicle, then he/she has no business owning it, period. I have a shop and make a living working with all sorts of vehicles that could be in top notch shape if their owners would only take care of them. But the general consensus seems to be that as long as you just change the oil, everything is okay. I wish people out there would actually bother to have a look at their owner's manuals and read through the maintenance schedule and stick to it. Would they do that, they would have a lot less vehicle problems than they do and their vehicles would be much more reliable
I have a 96 suburban 336.xxx miles owned it for 2 years I have only put a new battery and timing chain on mine about to put a new system in it because all speakers are blown
230,000 on 'Roberta,' my 2000 'burb 4x4, and she runs like a fine Swiss watch.