Written by: suburbanowner on May 14, 2012 7:05:04 PM
I too am having problems with my 07 Suburban. I am on my 5th Chevy product, two Corvettes, one Tahoe, one Blazer and now a 07 Suburban. I have always been a fan of GM, but this truck will be my last. I have the oil problem. I am adding up to two quarts every 3,000 miles and now I have lost 3rd gear in the transmission. It happened while my ... Read More
Written by: traveler2012 on Apr 13, 2012 7:50:26 AM
I'm still experiencing electrical problems with my 08 Tahoe. Two days ago, while driving on freeway, door locks began popping up and down, dash gauges were going crazy and car appeared to be losing total electical power. I pulled into gas station who convinced me that my alternator was going out. (TEch gage Reading 1200 instead of the 1480... normal reading on a healthy alternator. I replaced the alternator. Now, last ... Read More
Written by: dexter_baker on Jan 15, 2012 3:00:18 PM
Jenn1974: Have you found the bullion and how did or what was the fix on your suburban. This information will help me with my continuing 2007 burb problems. My first Suburban was a 2000, 2nd was a 2004 Z71, and the 3rd is a 2007 LTZ. My 2004 has 86,000 miles, and I have not had any problems. We still have it. The 2007 was bought in May 2006, and I’m ... Read More
Re: 2008 Chevy Suburban LZT Door lock fail [gmcustsvcsarah]
Written by: gcornavaca on Jan 15, 2012 12:42:39 PM
This seems to be a major epidemic with Chevy's door lock actuators... I bought a 2009 Tahoe and we love our truck. Like the commercial Chevy runs deep in our family. We have bought a 2006 Trailblazer, 2009 Malibu, and my wife's baby the Tahoe. We're very disappointed with Chevy lately, how does two actuators go bad the same time. I know parts are supposed to be replaced on vehicles but ... Read More
There are 66~ TSB's for this vehicle, some are very minor, others not so much. Here's just a couple; Bulletin No: 08-07-30-016 08/07/2008 Summary Description: DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION ON MH1, MN8, MT1, M15 TRANSMISSION SLIPS, WILL NOT SHIFT OR MAY OVERHEAT, SES/MIL MAY BE ILLUMINATED, DTCS P0218, P0894 SET. *PE UPDATED 8/12/08. *PE Bulletin No: 4133 09/26/2007 Summary Description: TRANSMISSION SLIPS, WILL NOT SHIFT, SES LIGHT MAY BE ILLUMINATED. *KB Bulletin No: ... Read More
here is the technical bulletins from GM: TECHNICAL Bulletin No.: 09-08-44-018 Date: September 25, 2009 Subject: No Crank/No Start, Discharged Battery, No Audio Output From Radio (Replace Amplifier) Models: 2008-2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT 2008-2009 Chevrolet Avalanche, Suburban, Tahoe (Equipped with LTZ Uplevel Package) 2008-2009 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL (Equipped with SLT Uplevel Package) Equipped with Luxury Edition Package (RPO Y91) or Premium Speaker System (RPO UQS) and Built ... Read More
Cool concept but makes me wonder about the unsprung weight. The suspension would be working overtime on that puppy.
Re: Chevy Suburban 2006 LTZ [arrie]
Written by: steve_ on Apr 19, 2009 5:49:10 PM
I once cut a Simca in half with a sabre saw for a guy who said he was going to reroute the brake lines. He never finished anything. This was after tanks, but before skid steers. But I can still imagine some appeal for independently driven wheels with the power source at the wheel, and electric would be the way to go for that. Want more power? Just swap out your ... Read More
Re: Chevy Suburban 2006 LTZ [steve_]
Written by: arrie on Apr 19, 2009 5:18:17 PM
Transmission that accelerates one side and decelerates the other already exists. The way this works is the power from gearbox comes to a drive gear just like it normally comes to the differential, i.e. a pinion gear turning the big ring gear. Normally ring gear turns differential gear housing that connects right and left side wheels with differential gears allowing speed difference between the wheels. In this "forced" speed difference system ... Read More
Re: Chevy Suburban 2006 LTZ [kdshapiro]
Written by: steve_ on Apr 19, 2009 2:55:21 PM
So, better just to stick it (or a couple of them) in the drivetrain somewhere? I'm thinking a fun application would be to reroute the brake lines so you could brake the right side wheels while goosing the left side wheels. Be a bit of tire scrub but think of the turning circle. :)
Re: Chevy Suburban 2006 LTZ [steve_]
Written by: kdshapiro on Apr 19, 2009 1:22:33 PM
I don't think electric motors at every wheel could contribute anything more than neglibile torque. There is a reason 28KV are used to run electric locomotives on the nations commuter railroads.
Re: Chevy Suburban 2006 LTZ [arrie]
Written by: ateixeira on Apr 10, 2009 12:14:45 PM
That's just it, you have to qualify the definitions. I'm gonna guess the rear axle gets about 40hp or the equivalent nowadays, probably less when the original Highlander Hybrid came out. Torque is better and peaks just off idle, though. Funny thing is it was based on a FWD Highlander, not the AWD model. I saw a cut-away at an auto show and studied it closely, it was just .... odd. ... Read More
Re: Chevy Suburban 2006 LTZ [ateixeira]
Written by: arrie on Apr 3, 2009 6:02:01 PM
A real AWD with electric motor running rear axle? First of all, I was talking about mechanically drive axles. Secondly, you could think of the electrical power output as a differential between axles, i.e. electric control allows for the speed difference between axles without danger of breaking drive system parts when driving on dry pavement. What power rating does the electric motor for the rear axle have? Arrie
Written by: luvmytahoe06 on Nov 29, 2010 2:17:29 PM
my 2006 tahoe z71 has been perfect until the last 2-3 years when i started having one electrical issue after another..same thing over and over...in and out of the dealership over and over..sometimes for days. first the dvd wouldnt work..took like 10 visits for that to finally resolve. then i had the battery issue others have mentioned. heard if you leave ANYTHING on..phone charger, etc..it will zap it. greattt. just got ... Read More
Re: 2004 Z71 Tahoe [boeing737]
Written by: sunsetone on Jun 10, 2010 6:59:28 PM
Are you aware of a cluster problem with 04 Tahoe's? I own a 04 Tahoe and the gauges became erratic. Over time all my gauges were effected and I had to have the cluster replaced. That is when I learned of the wide spread problem. I had it replaced about a year ago, and at that time, there was a "discount" for the cluster depending on the miles on the vehicle. ... Read More
I think your definitions worked ... 15 years ago. Now there are many system that do not meet either of your definitions. The RX400H is one. There is no center diff, so it's not AWD. There is no transfer case, so it's not 4WD. What is it, then? ;) We can no longer adhere to traditional definitions for AWD and 4WD when they just do not fit modern technology. A separate ... Read More
Re: Chevy Suburban 2006 LTZ [arrie]
Written by: steve_ on Apr 1, 2009 7:06:07 PM
This means that to keep electric motor physical size small enough a gear reducer has to be fitted in and the mechanical power loss is back. There's always a gotcha. :)
Re: Chevy Suburban 2006 LTZ [steve_]
Written by: arrie on Apr 1, 2009 9:06:50 AM
Yes, separate electric motor on each wheel would be the best, just like it is already done using hydraulic motors in some earth moving heavy machines. That system would be a really good solution as electric motors waste very little power compared to mechanical gears that lose 1 - 2 % of input power at each gear mesh. This lost power of course is the reason why transmissions get so hot. ... Read More
Written by: notawrenchguy on Jan 12, 2010 5:46:22 PM
Nikt, Thanks. The Haynes Manual ( # 24066) I bought covers Chevy Silverado, GMC Sieera 1999- 2006. it also covers Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon, Denali, Avalanche, etc You could probaly check it out on-line or at your local Napa Auto Shop (or similar) Take care. I guess I'm now "kind of a wrench guy"
AWD means there IS A CENTER DIFFERENTIAL, PERIOD. 4WD has transfer case What about a hybrid with electric motors at each drive wheel? Now that's real four/all wheel drive, complete with lots of torque at any speed.. And you know they are coming.
Re: Chevy Suburban 2006 LTZ [arrie]
Written by: rsholland on Mar 31, 2009 6:12:25 PM
Well, Honda doesn't refer to their CVR [AWD? / 4WD?] system as AWD. They call it "Real-Time 4WD." Bob
Re: Chevy Suburban 2006 LTZ [ateixeira]
Written by: arrie on Mar 31, 2009 5:56:16 PM
To make it clear. AWD means there IS A CENTER DIFFERENTIAL, PERIOD. 4WD has transfer case which has two output shafts. One goes to front axle differential and the other to rear axle differential. When both output shafts are coupled to work it means that front and rear axles are turning at the same speed (if tires are designed to be same diameter as usually is the case) and this means ... Read More
Re: Chevy Suburban 2006 LTZ [arrie]
Written by: ateixeira on Mar 30, 2009 12:37:21 PM
The differential between axles takes care of the axle speed matching for all conditions so there is no need to disengage. That assumes there exists a center diff at all. The Honda CR-V uses a rotary blade coupling but it doesn't really have a true center diff. The rear axle disengages instead. That's why it's only a part-time system.
Re: Chevy Suburban 2006 LTZ [2006SubLTZ]
Written by: arrie on Mar 30, 2009 11:07:33 AM
There is a lot of confusion about 4WD and AWD. The problem with 4WD simply is that it is not a true 4WD even though it is called so. When 4WD vehicles first came on the market that was the state of the technology and so they were called 4WD. 4WD system works as a real 4WD system only when you have condition that both front and rear wheels are slipping ... Read More
Re: Chevy Suburban 2006 LTZ [2006SubLTZ]
Written by: tidester on Jan 27, 2009 4:46:24 PM
assured me it was AWD and I should not slide That's just wrong. ANY vehicle can slide depending on road conditions, the tires (as xwesx pointed out) and how the vehicle is driven. Even a bulldozer will slide given the right (though extreme) conditions. :) tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
Re: Chevy Suburban 2006 LTZ [2006SubLTZ]
Written by: xwesx on Jan 27, 2009 3:00:53 PM
From your description, the problem may have been the tires more than anything else. This is likely an over-simplification, but All-Wheel Drive means that the system is either permanently engaged or engages automatically when the vehicle detects wheel spin on the primary drive axle (which would be the rear for a Suburban). The advantage of a permanently engaged system is better driving dynamics at all times. For a "part time AWD" ... Read More
I have a question regarding my maintenance schedule for my 2001 Suburban. Can you help? Our Chevy Suburban 2001, 1500 (4) wheel drive has 92,000 miles. Our last preventive maintenance (major) was at 5/5/2006, (66,500 miles) which included Transmission and Differential major preventative service. The scheduled service manual state the service for this preventive maintenance is every 50,000. The truck is currently consumed 50% of that time for these services. Question: ... Read More
Today was the first day we have had snow since I bought my 2006 Suburban LTZ. I work at a hospital and must be able to reach work at all times. I have been driving in the snow for 20 yrs with 4WD. This morning I had no control over my vehicle. I called the dealership who assured me it was AWD and I should not slide. Unfortunately that was not ... Read More
Tonight when I finished driving my children all over I looked down to check my speed and was suprised to see that I was doing more tha 120 mph! I called and my warranty has expired I am at 56,000 miles and I paid cash for my 2005 Suburban in April. Now I am told by the Chevy dealership that there is a recall but not on 2005! Even though this ... Read More
WASHINGTON — General Motors said Friday it was recalling 944,000 vehicles because of a problem with a windshield-wiper fluid system that could lead to a fire. More than 850,000 sport-utility vehicles, trucks and passenger cars in the United States and nearly 100,000 vehicles in Canada, Mexico and the Middle East are involved in the recall, the company said. GM said it includes the 2008 Buick Enclave, 2006-08 Buick Lucerne, 2006-08 Cadillac ... Read More
Written by: canadavalanche on Dec 11, 2007 9:02:23 PM
I have had the same problem with my 07 avalanche... dead as a door nail on some mornings for no reason. I was absolutely choked after spending that money for unreliable / unpredictable vehicle and no one giving me any answers so after a few hours of searching the internet, I came across this summarized GM bulletin. I hope this helps... Cheers Subject: Service Update for Inventory and Customer Vehicles-Remote Keyless ... Read More
Here for your info is the "stretched Tahoe". Message #2051 Re: Why are you surprised? [rspencer] by jerrywimer Oct 20, 2006 (7:51 am) I can and do hold vehicle drivers responsible for the fuel economy of the vehicles they are ... enough to be compared fruitfully (pun intended). If I was talking about a Ford F-150 versus the Tahoe you'd have a better point. And if you didn't know that the ... Read More
Suits filed over GM speedometers By David Bowermaster Seattle Times staff reporter Kevin Zwicker knew something was wrong when the speedometer on his 2004 Chevy Suburban indicated he was going 10 mph, even though he was driving at or near the speed limit on Interstate 5. Zwicker's speedometer failed completely in April 2006. But General Motors did not replace it for free because the truck was outside the standard three-year, 36,000-mile ... Read More
Re: grinding noise when driving '04 tahoe [andrew1968]
Written by: beach15 on Feb 14, 2007 7:02:09 PM
Could be a number of driveline things, but a bigger question--why do you think your 4wd can't be turned off? There wasn't a single '00-06 Tahoe equipped like that, as all 4wd models got 2Hi, 4Hi, 4Lo as choices to run in via push button. So it's a bit odd why you said that. Regardless, it could be a bearing, maybe, though I'm not sure why it might come and go ... Read More
Hi, Tony20Fan. We weren't bullied by the arguments. As I explained in my previous post tidester, "Chevy Tahoe" #6074, 15 Oct 2006 11:15 pm (please read) we're restructuring the Forums. For "general" chat I am recommending this page: Suburban/Tahoe Owners: Meet the Members For specific issues look at the group page Chevrolet Suburban & Tahoe. You can always add a discussion if none of the topic fit your needs. Eventually, this ... Read More
Sure it can be done. The 2006 Chevrolet Suburban LS 1500 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A) is rated at 14 mpg / 19 mpg by the EPA. (link). 22 mpg for this model is ~115% of the highway estimate. I've have lots of tanks better than that percentage. My van gets 17/24 EPA and my lifetime is 21.4. The average (mean?) of 17/24 is 20.5 so I'm getting 104% of the ... Read More
Written by: chevytech429 on Jul 30, 2006 10:31:09 AM
hi Gary, my name is Gary as well...i am a Technician @ a Chevy dealership. and the noise you're describing sounds like a slip yoke problem and there is a bulletin for that...it is Document ID# 1580377....just give that to your dealership of choice and that should be a very good starting point for a correct repaire for your vehicle. i have fixed quite a few silverado's and suburbans with that ... Read More
Hey McDaniel4, the recent gas mileage thread has been moved here: mcdaniel4, "Chevrolet Suburban/GMC Tahoe: MPG-Real World Numbers" #39, 27 Jul 2006 5:25 pm
"My take on the Sequoia is that it is HIGHLY OVERRATED AND HIGHLY OVER PRICED. No wonder the Sequoia is said to have a higher trade in value. It's OVER PRICED to begin with." Having owned a Tahoe and now a Sequoia I thought you might be interested to know that according to Edmunds TMV pricing- 2007 Burb LT 1500 4WD w/ LTZ package & Navigation is $48,267. 2006 Sequoia Limited ... Read More
Re: Yukon XL vs Excursion vs Suburban2500 [tidester]
Written by: steve_ on Jun 16, 2006 7:53:26 AM
Actually I just moved the thread over there since it involves the same vehicles. Please pick it up there Sfaraday. sfaraday, "Ford Excursion vs Chevy Suburban/GMC Yukon XL - The battle of the titans" #417, 15 Jun 2006 10:50 pm Steve, Host
Is there an experienced "certified" Chevy mechanic that can help me? I have a brand new 2006 Suburban 8.1 engine which at first start of the day after running for 30 seconds develops a light knock for about 30 more seconds. It seems like it may be comming from the passenger side. I first heard it at about 000,750 miles. It now has 001,650 and happens every time at first start ... Read More
Hi again. GM's lease program for some models did change for April, so let's take another look at GMAC's numbers for the Suburban. If you were to lease a 2006 Chevrolet Suburban through GMAC right now for 36 months with 15,000 miles per year, its base lease rate and residual value should be 3.5% and 54%, respectively. Car_man Host Smart Shopper / Prices Paid Forums
Re: Chevy lease program [Car_man]
Written by: grnfish on Apr 7, 2006 3:28:22 PM
Car Man has the lease program from GMAC changed for April? I am just interested in the 2006 Suburban. Thanks
Re: Chevy lease program [grnfish]
Written by: Car_man on Apr 3, 2006 3:05:50 AM
Greetings grnfish. If you were to lease a 2006 Chevrolet Suburban 4WD through GMAC for 36 months with 15,000 miles per year, its base lease rate and residual value should be 3.5% and 54%, respectively through April 4th. When negotiating your lease on this truck, keep in mind that GM is currently providing a $1,000 bonus on units that have been in dealer inventory since mid-November. Make sure to take this ... Read More
Chevy lease program
Written by: grnfish on Mar 26, 2006 11:06:30 AM
We are interested in a 2006 Suburban 4x4 Lt 1SM. What is the current lease program from GMAC on this vehical? We would be leasing it for 3 years and 15,000 miles.
2007 Chevrolet Suburban/GMC Yukon XL/Cadillac Escalade ESV
Written by: navigator89 on Nov 2, 2005 12:10:43 PM
GM is redesigning all it's full size pickups and SUVs to stay competitive. If you've seen the pictures of the 2007 Tahoe and Yukon, you know they've done a pretty good job on the outside and inside. The Suburban/Yukon XL/ESV are coming at a bad time for GM, as gas prices are high, and Ford is bringing back a large competitor based on the Expedition. All these new GM trucks and ... Read More
Sorry if this is a novice question. I just looked at a 2006 Suburban 1500LT w/ leather. The sticker was $44,770. The quote I got from the dealer was $37,877. What could I expect for a lease payment? Thanks.
Well, the current Tahoe/Yukon date back to 2000 when they were completely overhauled. They have been tweaked here and there, but there's no hiding their age. The next generation Yukon/Tahoe really have to be good to compete against the Expedition/Armada/Sequoia and the other numerous crossovers. In addition to redesigning the Tahoe/Yukon, GM is also redesigning the Silverado, Sierra, Escalade, EXT, ESV, Avalanche, Suburban and Yukon XL. They will be on sale ... Read More
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