I just upgraded from my 2003 Tahoe to a 2008 Tahoe. I didn't do much research as my 2003 Tahoe was awesome! I am about to upgrade my 2004 GMC Denali, but am re- thinking after all the problems I am having with my 08 Tahoe. Here is a list: Driver's side door lock only unlocks and locks about half the time. It seems to try to open when I push ... Read More
Re: 2004 Chevy Tahoe cuts off when turning [irv77]
Written by: mjb43 on May 21, 2012 3:52:13 PM
I highly reccomend that you purchase the chiltens(i think thats what its called) car manual for your make and yr. You can get it at a auto parts store. In there it will tell you how to clean the throtle body on your car. It cost us $5 and an hour of our time to fix. It hasn't stalled since. Good luck.
2004 Chevy Tahoe cuts off when turning
Written by: irv77 on May 19, 2012 8:57:42 PM
When turning through an intersection or parking the engine will shut off. We put in neutral to restart and continue on. It idles really rough as well but does not turn off.
Mariah GM Customer Service: Hello and Thank You for your interest in my issue. The Tahoe came thru the service event with a Rebuilt Transfer Case that was installed due failure of the in-service part @ the upper gear which ruptured the rear housing cover, there was also a shaft that was replaced as part of this portion of the repair. My wife was @ 65 to 70 mph when the ... Read More
I too am having the same problem as many of the fine folk here. My Speedometer and tachometer are no longer working. I won’t get into the other issues I’ve had with my Tahoe, that’s for another time and forum. I took my 2004 Tahoe in, while still under warranty, to my local dealer here in Santa Clarita CA to have the problem fixed. The dealer said they would need my ... Read More
Written by: gmlikesjapan on Dec 7, 2011 11:06:33 AM
2004 tahoe has hood design defect funneling water into transmission dipstick . GM knows this but previous Chevy dealer never fixed it .. I've been trying to get them to repair this and fix damaged transmission for weeks . In addition , it is a GM Certified rebuilt transmission since the original trans died shortly after the warranty expired . The GM customer service center is NO help --like talking to ... Read More
I have a 2011 GMC Yukon XL with 750 miles on it and it has shuddered badly off and on since I got it. The tire have been replace and its been aligned. It comes and goes but my wife notices it and she can tell the difference between a new Lamborghini and and old Ford Escort! Did I spell Lamborghini correctly??? Anyway, I wrote down all the possible causes for ... Read More
Re: No speedometer or gas guage on my 2004 Tahoe [pierce33]
Written by: ldmoore on Aug 18, 2011 12:41:26 PM
Chevy came out with a Bulletin about 2 years ago addressing this issue. It wasn't a recall but an extended warranty on the instrument cluster. I had the same problem, took it to my dealer and it was replaced at no cost to me.
When I have my air conditioner on,and i put on the brakes at a red light it blows hot air,but when i pull off it blows cold again???? I have had the chevy dealer look at it and 2 other shops and know one can figure it out. I have replaced compressor, orfice, drier, clutch fan and belt tentioner and still no fix.....Any Ideas??????
make sure that you have changed out the red coolant and go back to the green or one that you can use with any antifreeze. That red coolant is known to eat up the gaskets, and look closer to make sure that your intake gasket isn't leaking, becasue this is where your coolant could be going and this is a known problem with some of gm older vehicles.
Wow, I am shocked at the number of complaints, not just on this website but others too, about the same damn things going wrong on the 2004 Chevy Tahoe. What's more unbelievable is the fact that Chevy is not doing anything to compensate their customers. I have been driving for over a year now without a gas guage or speedometer and choked on the price when I was told what it ... Read More
I have a 2004 Tahoe that I bought at 69,000 miles from a dealer and as soon as it hit the 70,000 mi. mark, the transmission needed to be replaced. I love my vehicle but if I knew that I would end up with issues like this so soon into owning the car, I would not have purchased it. This is my second Chevy and I never experienced a problem with ... Read More
Re: RE 2007 TAHOE TRANSMISSION PROB [tah04]
Written by: savage35 on Apr 4, 2011 7:17:43 PM
I have a Chevy Tahoe 2004 and I had to replace my transmission when it had a little over 50K on it.. Very disappointing, called GM to complain and of course all they could say was oh it isn't under warranty and there is nothing we can do. Now 3 years later, I am dealing with transmission problems again! First they replaced the 1 and 2 shift solenoids and now it ... Read More
chevy charges 99.00 to look at the car, then gives you the part free but charges $160.00 to put it in....even if the car has 55,000 miles and is less then the7 years stated in the ext, warrenty offered in the settlement.
Re: 2005 tahoe tach and speedometer stuck [pasteybean]
Written by: justcuz7197 on Jan 27, 2011 2:01:48 PM
Logged into this forum to let you guys know that GM, specifically my Chevy dealership here in Cleveland Ohio is honoring the special extension of the warranty for the instrument cluster stepper motor issue... Just started happening to my truck last week and now the speedo is pegged out and doesn't move. On one of the forums, there is talk about the extra warranty and it is true. I will have ... Read More
I have a 2004 Tahoe that began shifting hard in January, 2010 while it was still under warranty so I took it to my dealer to check. They stated nothing was wrong and as a after thought recommended a flush which I declined. 11 months later the transmission totally goes out with only 84,000 miles, of course no warranty anymore! Cost $2500 to repair. I put a complaint in with GM ... Read More
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
2004 Z71 Tahoe
Written by: boeing737 on Jun 10, 2010 8:27:57 AM
I have a 2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71 that has 106,000 miles on it and it runs great. For about a week the volts reading on the instrument cluster has been erratic, and now doesn't seem to be working at all. It started out fluctuating between 9-14 volts and then it went to 19. So I stopped at a local parts store and had them check the battery and it checked okay. ... Read More
do you know when he turned the knobs to lower the temp did he shut off the car and then turn it up and shut off the car? Just trying to get a idea on how he tricked it to work, thanks :)
Re: 2004 chevy tahoe ac problem [suszq]
Written by: katrinag on Jul 13, 2010 12:27:15 PM
That is EXACTLY what my Suburban did when I had the battery replaced. I took it to a GM dealership, really nice guy, explained to me that when you shut your car off the computer automatically goes to default. The default is Heat and Defrost. So my controls were stuck but only on the passenger side. So he kept, turning the knob to lower and raise the temperature...shutting my car off ... Read More
2004 chevy tahoe ac problem
Written by: suszq on Jul 13, 2010 12:09:39 PM
I have a 2004 tahoe, my husband went out to start it after a couple of days siting and it was dead, he took the battery out and recharged it and now the AC is blowing hot air, one time it was working and then after stopping and restarting it blew hot, it was almost like it was setting the temp to 75 by itself, I have called around and the ... Read More
Written by: Mr_Shiftright on Dec 24, 2009 9:27:46 AM
Is this a very light rattle? If so, I'd check the retaining springs or clips for your front brake pads.
Re: 2004 chevy tahoe [gsantos]
Written by: kiawah on Dec 24, 2009 8:03:03 AM
bad cv joint, loose lugnuts
2004 chevy tahoe
Written by: gsantos on Dec 24, 2009 7:10:30 AM
my tahoe is making a rattling noise by the front wheel on the passenger side. It is not constant. I also hear a humming noise when i am driving it. I checked the oil and it seems to be fine. Any suggestions on what the problem could be?
Has anyone had problems with there transmission? I have a 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 4X4 with 140K on it. I bought it used just only 4 months ago. The guy i bought it from stands by Chevy's even thought i was hesitate on buying it with high mileage so he offered me a Warranty. The Carfax turned up good, no problems and 1 owner. So i got it but no I ... Read More
I have a 2004 Tahoe and in 2006 the speedometer went out. In 2009 the oil gauge went out. Now my RPM and gas gauge are going out. In 2006 I got the recall notice but I was 10,000 miles over the millage for free repair and Chevy wouldn't fix it. I love Chevy cars but this is rediculous. I was told to trade it in for a Toyota cuz they ... Read More
A battery won't "hold" a charge basically for one of three reasons: (a) it is old or defective (b) the alternator isn't able to provide adquate recharging or (c) there is some drain on the battery. With a little luck, your problem was (a). :) tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
Battery Problem 2004 Chevy Tahoe
Written by: johnny4016 on Sep 24, 2007 3:09:09 PM
My Battery would die after sitting for a day. I would charge it up and drive around to different places stopping and starting the Tahoe with no problems. But if I let it sit over night the battery would be dead in the morning. I got tired of this and just bought a new battery at Wal-Mart. I haven't had any problems with the battery since I put it in. I ... Read More
Thanks for the heads up on Auto & Truck Electronics Rogersville, TN. I did some checking and they sound like they have a pretty good deal. I also found them on EBAY offering the service at even better price but you have to pay shipping one way. They ship back free via UPS ground. I guess you would have to pay for faster shipping. http://stores.ebay.com/ABS-ECU-ECM-EBCM-COMPUTER-REBUILD. Was your $149 quote including shipping ... Read More
2004 Tahoe Speedometer Sticks and Stops Working
Written by: kingdvb on Jan 3, 2010 6:34:41 PM
Spedometer on my 2004 Tahoe Z71 with 85000 miles started sticking and acting eratic today. I did some searching and found a post on another site that listed a "silent recall" from Chev from back in 2007. It should be a crime that Chev was not required by law to publish this info to all owners of these vehicles back in 2007. Anyway, I have copied it below. You might use ... Read More
Re: Chevrolet Suburban 2004 - Time to change to a newer one? [mo_shade_tree]
Written by: jhislop on Oct 17, 2009 11:06:45 AM
Hi - first post here at Edmunds. We have a 02 Tahoe that I bought in 04, taken it to Israel, back to Texas, to The Netherlands and now back to here in Wash, DC. Mileage is almost at 90k and it runs great. Besides normal oil changes, I've replaced the intermediate steering shaft (that was driving me crazy in Israel when turning), replaced the brake pads/all discs and rear calipers ... Read More
Carefull the host of this sight might get mad at what you say. Being that all things need to be looked at in different ways. (PUKE) Oh and we should not bash the lieing dealers that cover for these junk mobiles saying things like "I"ll call GM myself and find out why you had to put 5 transmissions and 4 steering shafts in your car". I cant even go back to ... Read More
I have a 2004 Chevy Tahoe, which apparently has a wiring harness problem. I have two trailers, both with new wiring harnesses and light assemblies. ALL Tahoe lights work fine without a trailer connected. Trailers have good grounds. The Tahoe plug at the back tests “good” on all connections UNTIL the trailer is plugged in. Then the lights go crazy. The Tahoe ground then tests “hot” Tahoe lights: none on trailer ... Read More
2004 LT, I have been buying "little used" 2 - 3 years old cars before as I am kind of a mechanic and fixing cars for me is easy unless it is a computer issue or something like that. After years saving money I finally was able to consider buying a new vehicle and it sounded so good not needing to work on it. It cost almost $40 000 to get ... Read More
Chevrolet Suburban 2004 - Time to change to a newer one?
Written by: marvag on Jul 28, 2009 11:47:18 AM
Hi, I have a 2004 Suburban Z71 with 53,000 Miles. The car is in great shape and I love it. The only problem that the car had was the bearings, this happened close to 40,000 miles (out of waranty). The GM changed the bearings and I asked them to pay part of it as this problem should not happen so soon. GM paid for the labor and I did pay the ... Read More
I have a 2004 chevy tahoe with 48K. Today the service 4 wheel drive light came on. I read the manual and it said to shut it off. Restart and see if it comes back. It came back and the red light came on. Yellow lights flash and then goes back to the red. Does anyone know if this it the switch on the dash or the Encoder motor sensor.
I don't think anyone ever suggested that the battery would go dead after 20 minutes of playing the radio. What many of the manufacturers have done, is set their body management computers to turn off power when the key is turned off....after some 'reasonable' period of time. So somebody then defines 'reasonable', and picked whatever they picked (and I'm taking your word for it that it's 20 minutes). I haven't gone ... Read More
Had the same clunking noise in the steering in my 2001 Tahoe. I took it in in 2004 to be looked at by the dealership, only to be told they could not duplicate the problem. My husband, at the time, was far too timid to speak up to them. They kept making me feel like I was just another stupid woman who doesn't know anything. I finally stormed down there and ... Read More
I have a 2004 Chevy Tahoe with 87000 miles on it. Problem is Internal Gauge Cluster defect. In other words, the speedometer doesn't work. Chevy/GM admits that certain VINs had defective clusters installed (including mine) yet they will not recall them and/or replace them unless the vehicle has less then 70000 miles on it. The fact that this is a defective part and not just normal wear and tear and also ... Read More
Speedomter Letter
Written by: needafix on Feb 9, 2009 10:29:35 AM
I don't know if this has been listed somewhere previously but I just wanted to pass some info along. I have an 04 Tahoe and I found the "speedometer letter" that a lot of people were talking about. The vehicles in my letter that are covered are, QUOTE from letter; "If this condition occurs on your 2003 or 2004 model year Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV or Escalade EXT: Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, ... Read More
Written by: tahoess2004 on Oct 12, 2008 9:57:43 AM
10/12/2008 I had the same experience with my 2004 Z-71 Tahoe back in June of this year. There were no visible signs of leaks or drips from gaskets or the water pump. After being jacked around by the the GM dealer that I bought the Tahoe from and being told that I needed to spend between $3,500.00 - $5,000.00 for new cylinder heads, I took it over to an independent mechanic ... Read More
Talk about disappointed! Try this on for size: Bought a new 2004 Tahoe with 7 miles on it: 3 months after purchase, transmission had to be rebuilt 7 months later the rear end leaked in the garage - rebuilt again 10 months later AC goes out 1 year 3 months old and the rear end has to be rebuilt for popping and slipping problem. Stop at a light and count to ... Read More
Written by: mom_of_three1 on Jun 30, 2008 2:59:56 PM
I am about to strangle someone at GM if they can't fix the "reduced engine problem" on my 2004 Chevy Tahoe. (The "reduced engine power" notice appears and the truck cuts down to about 2000 RPM's and either goes 5-10 MPH at most or completely dies out and we loose power and brake functions - this happens anywhere from taking it out of park, or going 65 MPH). We had the ... Read More
Written by: bradburchett on Jun 30, 2008 8:39:49 AM
My 2004 Tahoe with a 5.3 Liter engine has a coolant leak that my mechanic and I have not found. The first sign of the problem was the rear heater would not blow out warm air, we added coolant and the system began working. We have checked for external leaks and have not found any. It seems to have leaked almost a gallon over the last 3 months, but the oil ... Read More
I have a 2004 Tahoe with tan leather seats. What is your seat color? Or is the beige you mention? Is it the same as tan? I would call mine beige but I think they are called tan. Wonder if seat mounting would work between '04 and '07? My bench seat is also in very good condition, almost like new. I'm in Louisiana and would not mind meeting somewhere half way ... Read More
i have a 2004 tahoe z71 and the speedometer and another gauge both broke 2 years ago and I took it to dealer to have it checked out they said pay $900 and we can fix it. I didn't have that much to drop on a simple problem. Now they tell me it was a defective part! but they won't fix it now! chevy sucks!!!
Re: 2003 Speedometer Problems [kendra2]
Written by: mrawls on Nov 29, 2007 12:08:34 PM
same problem here with my 2004 tahoe z71 - chevy sucks!!! they do not stand by their products!!!
I too live in GA and have a 2004 Tahoe. The speedo stopped working around 65,000 and we attempted to fix once with no sucess. I now have 77,000 and am waiting on call back from GM as I was treated horibbly by Thornton Chevrolet in Lithia Springs. The 800 # to call to complain and ask for help is 800-630-2438. Good luck...
Re: Speedometer [lkbum]
Written by: dgm1 on Nov 9, 2007 12:42:03 PM
Boy are you ever right. Issuing a recall would be a huge expense and would cost them a fortune so they are taking the easy way out. I have a 2004 Tahoe and the speedo stopped working around 65,000 miles. We attempted to have it fixed once to no avail. I now have 77,000 miles and just received the notice. I called the local dealer and they told me they would ... Read More
Well, they found nothing on performance inspection. Yet, when hubby got home he opened hood and coolant tank was almost 2 inches low!! They got a call from us! How could they miss that? Oh yes, 2004 Tahoe, 3 years old, 34,900 miles. (warranty ran out 7/23/07) Took it back today. Apparently on the pressure test it does not show any leakage, but as it cools down (or something like that) ... Read More
Chevy "performance Inspection" What do they really do?
Written by: whitall on Sep 27, 2007 8:46:37 AM
My 2004 Tahoe, 2 months out of warranty has a coolant leak that I need diagnosed. I was waffling between dealer and local mechanic. I got a mailer from Chevy today offering a "performance inspection" which includes "we will check vehicles tires, cooling system, climate control/air conditioning system, exhaust, fluid levels,lights and electrical system." I am thinking it will be cheaper to go in for that than to bring it in ... Read More
Make sure that it's actually the fuel filter. No Joke. I have a 2004 Chevy Tahoe and it does not have an external in-line fuel filter. How ever there is a silver container with a black protective metal cover around it under the frame rail by the drivers door. When I was doing maintenance I thought at 1st with out looking to carefully at the part on my 04 Thaoe that ... Read More
I own a 2004 Chevy Tahoe. At first I started getting codes PO 101, 171 & 174 codes. I would clear them and they wouldn't come back on for awhile. Now I'm getting the PO 300 with the wording “A Boost Perf” after the code. I read my manual on the 300 code and it says it could be several things from bad MAF, Coils, Spark Plugs, Plug Wires, O2 Sensors, ... Read More
I have a 04 Tahoe LT, i noticed my coolant was low over a month ago, i went out and purchased the dexcool coolant that was recommended by chevy. I mixed it and filled the reservoir i didn't use the whole bottle. Today i noticed it was low again, not empty just low, so i mixed the coolant with water and filled the tank again. I still have some coolant left ... Read More
Re: 2003 Tahoe a/c thumping noise when accelerating [jmillet]
Written by: jaymoore74 on Sep 10, 2007 10:01:30 AM
I just took my 2003 Tahoe (55,000 miles) in for the same thing. The mechanic found a bulletin from Chevrolet that discusses the problem and the solution. He printed it out for me. I am trying to find it online right now...but haven't yet. Basically, the 2002-2004 Tahoes/Suburbans have faulty air conditioning compressors. And they seize up. I thought it was just the A/C belt, and I replaced that, but I ... Read More
There are three or four posts here where people have had a similar problem, but no good solution has been posted that I can find. Here's one suggestion: mitzij, "Chevy Tahoe" #4486, 12 Apr 2004 9:56 am If you click on the Chevrolet Suburban & Tahoe link above, you can do a search just on the Tahoe for dome light and see the other posts. The search box is at the ... Read More
Written by: johnny4016 on Jul 21, 2007 12:20:11 PM
My 2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71 has the 4 Button setup. The top button is for AWD. The button below that are 2Hi. The below that is 4Hi. The button below that are 4Lo. I normally have mine in 2Hi 99 percent of the time. The only time that you might use AWD is when the roads are icy, snow, sand, etc. on special occasion. Then when your 4 wheeling of course ... Read More
2004 Chevy Tahoe Odometer
Written by: johnny4016 on Jul 21, 2007 12:02:59 PM
My Odometer started to malfunction back in 02/06. It would not give the correct speed. The Dealer R&R it for me under the factory warrantee. I never could get an answer to the question I had about the new Odometer. Was it Repaired, Replaced with a new Odometer, or just the part repaired or replaced? My hours on the hour meter had 279 hours less than it did when I brought ... Read More
I own a 2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71 with the 5.3 Liter. It has over sized off road tires and a 4" lift kit and after market 4” exhaust system. I also have had the Transmission pan and Differential cover changed to the MAG-HYTEC pan and cover. I use Full Synthetic Gear Oil in both the front and rear differentials. I also use Full Synthetic 0x30W oil with a Mobil 1 Oil ... Read More
Update on the MPG since this last post. Bully Dog has since had a few updates, which I've downloaded and updated onto my Tahoe. I'm now getting 20+ mpg on the Hwy, and averaging 16.2-mpg City. And this is with all of the extra add-on that I mention in the previous post. If any of you who own a SUV or Pick-Up and want to increase your mpg I suggest buying ... Read More
I had that same "extremely annoying" rattle in the head liner, over the 3rd row seat, too. I took it in to the dealer and 2 hours after I dropped it off, I get a call saying they didn't want to take the head liner down for fear of causing more problems. Once I convinced them that this isn't brain surgery, I said that all they really need to do is ... Read More
I am trying to find out what were the correct tires to have been originally installed on a 2004 Suburban LS 1500 4x4 with 17" wheels (assembled in Mexico and delivered to North Carolina, if that matters). I purchased this vehicle new in June 2004, and it currently has 22,000 miles. Twice I have taken it to the dealership because of uneven tire wear and cupping, and have paid for alignments ... Read More
Mine also not only has all of the above it has: 4" Full Traction Lift kit. 16" Centerline Rims with 305x70R16 Off Road Tires, K&N 5700 Cold Air Intake System, MSD Super Conductor Spark Plug Wires, E3 Spark Plugs, Bully Dog Gas Power Pup Programmer, MAG-HYTEC Transmission Pan & Rear Differential Cover, FULL SYNTHETIC GEAR OIL, TRANSMISSION FLUID AND ENGINE OIL a must when Towing or doing a lot of 4 ... Read More
Re: 2000-2006 Tahoe/Yukons [whitall]
Written by: johnny4016 on Apr 13, 2007 4:05:03 PM
My 2004 Tahoe Z71 has so much that I can't put it all on here. Let see, where to begin on how many upgrades I have on my Tahoe? I'll just copy and paste it since there is so much for the Z71 4 wheel Drive Model. Vortec 5300 V8 Engine The Vortec 5300 V8 engine is standard in every Tahoe LT and Z71, as well as Base and LS 4x4, ... Read More
2000-2006 Tahoe/Yukons
Written by: johnny4016 on Apr 13, 2007 8:58:20 AM
If you can afford to pay a little more, I might suggest a 2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71. These come with all the luxuries and Off Road Equipment, 4x4, skid plate, heavy-duty trans., etc. For the most part I have been extremely happy with mine. I did have to have the odometer R&R. But that was covered under warranty so I'm not complaining. I like mine because it is good looking and ... Read More
I own a 2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71. My Odometer stopped working at around 31,000 in 2006. I brought it to the Chevy Dealership in Palmdale Calif. Rally Chevy. They not only replaced the part, or repaired it, I never got a true answer as to which, but they also gave me a loaner car to use at no charge. The part was known to have a defect then in Feb. 2006 ... Read More
Hello everyone, I have been a Subaru owner for some years now due to my long commutes. I will be working from home full time now and have always had my eye on the Tahoe. There are some good used deals here in NH as I am only looking to spend AT MOST $30k. This would be my first ever American car/truck purchase so I need to start off slowly :) ... Read More
I own a 04 Tahoe Z71. It has the push buttons on the left side of the steering wheel for AWD, 2 Wh, 4Hi, and 4Lo. What yours has might be different than mine. Most AWD vehicles mean that it is in 2 wheel drive when driving on normal dry pavement, when it feels a slippage it shifts the transfer case into AWD. On my 2004 Tahoe I can shift from ... 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
Hello - My 2004 Tahoe Z71 is currently in the shop for the samething. I had in the shop about 8 months ago with the same problem. The chevy dealership said it was a eletrical short. 900.00 later it was fixed. Until now, it is going to cost me another 900.00 to repalce the computer. I am trying to find out more about this. I am sure it is something I ... Read More
Transfer Case indicator Lights
Written by: johnny4016 on Feb 4, 2007 8:51:44 PM
I own a 2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71. Does anyone know anything about the lights by the push buttons you use to switch between Auto 4 Wheel Drive, 2 Hi, Neutral, 4 Hi, and 4 Lo. I always keep my Tahoe in 2Hi and the orange light is illuminated, that is unless I'm 4 wheeling, etc and need to be in 4 wheel drive. Recently I noticed that while I was on ... Read More
If anyone is interested, The microphone for the OnStar system is located on your rear view mirror. The Transfer Case will only take Auto Trac II. This is only sold by a Chevy dealer. I asked the dealer several times if it was the same type of fluid as Dexron III, Gear Oil, or was it a special weighted fluid? I was again advised that you could not put anything else ... Read More
OnStar
Written by: johnny4016 on Jan 12, 2007 9:00:18 PM
Does anyone know where the microphone for the OnStar telephone is located? I own a 2004 Tahoe Z71. They are probably all located in the same place no matter what year the Tahoe is. Also I can't seem to get an answer from any auto parts store about the Transfer Case or the type of fluid to use in it. My manual says to use Auto Trac II and even gives ... Read More
Re: OnStar and cell phone question [ahightower]
Written by: johnny4016 on Dec 11, 2006 8:37:19 PM
I have a 2004 Tahoe Z71 with the same set up. Mine does the same thing as yours. I assumed that this is the only way to answer the call. I did not know this and it took a few times of trying to answer the phone before I figured it out. You would think that it could be answered by pushing the button on the steering wheel. I guess that ... Read More
Service Air Bag Light
Written by: johnny4016 on Nov 27, 2006 6:56:57 PM
My service air bag light came on today. I have a 2004 Chevy Tahoe, Z71. I was towing my trailer. I'm wondering if that had anything to do with it. I had 48,800 miles on the odometer when the indicator light came on. Has this happen to anyone else? If so, what was the problem?
Re: Engine/ABS light 2003 tahoe []
Written by: johnny4016 on Nov 19, 2006 10:44:46 AM
I could get 25 plus mile to the gallon driving my 2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71, 4X4 in my city. The speed limit is 45 miles per hour thou. You shouldn't have such a closed mind, if you have one at all that is. What comes around goes around.
Nice Paint Job. I also like the Chrome Bumper and Wood inserts. I had the same color paint on my 1978 Chevy Cheyenne 1/2 ton. I bought it new and had it painted shortly afterwards. I polished and buffed it out shortly after it was painted and it came up with this awesome maroon color. I've never seen it since, until now that is. Where did you get the wood inserts ... Read More
Written by: johnny4016 on Oct 15, 2006 10:31:05 AM
Sorry if you don't think the person who said he get's or got 18 mpg is telling you the truth. I have, and know for a fact that the 2004 Tahoe Z71 can. At least at certain speeds. I took my 2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71 for a weekend drive on the Hwy. I set the cruise control at 60mph. I drove approixmately 175.5 miles down Hwy 15 in Southern Calif. I ... Read More
Re: 01 Tahoe [rockman59]
Written by: johnny4016 on Sep 16, 2006 11:05:10 AM
Dear Rockman, regarding your engine light. I Own a 2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71. My engine light came on once since I've own it. I was towing my trailer and going down hill on a country road. I had the transmission in 2nd gear so I wouldn't have to use my brakes that much. I must have been lugging the engine, because I think it backfired on me. It was hard to ... Read More
Re: 99 k2500 Suburban pulls left when brakes hot [bobcook]
Written by: steve_ on Jun 19, 2006 4:04:15 PM
There's some "brake pull" posts over in the Tahoe discussion that may help. Here's one: bochev, "Chevy Tahoe" #4294, 9 Jan 2004 5:07 pm This link has some suggestions about brake pads and suspension issues. (Salem Boys Auto) Steve, Host
We just got our 2004 Tahoe serviced (30K service) and there is an odd smell coming from the exhaust - smells like natural gas which I know is impossible! Took it back to the dealer and they tightened the exhaust with no luck. Any one ever hear of this? The Chevy service manager is stumpted. Thanks in advance
Re: 2007 (Denali & Escalade) 6spd Trans Towing Review [awf_axis]
Written by: junglegeorge on May 16, 2006 4:44:50 PM
Great feedback on the Denali, really enjoyed your comments. My dilemma is that I have a 2007 LTZ on order (no build date yet still waiting) to replace my 2004 Tahoe, and I also pull a boar (4500lb). Now that I have heard your comments on the 6 speed, I am second guessing myself. If the Denali (6.2 – 6 speed) and Tahoe LTZ (5.3 4 speed) were comparably equipped the ... Read More
Carman, I am hoping that you can help me. I am trying to lease a 2007 chevy 2LT 4X4 Tahoe with an MSRP of $45,664.00 (includes options) I want a 36 month lease 15K miles with only first month, tags and registration upfront. I also have an Acura MDX 2004 that i will be trading in (dealer payoff on the lease is equal to trade in prices i have received). What ... Read More
Written by: junglegeorge on Apr 20, 2006 5:44:47 PM
Just ordered a new 2007 LTZ (loaded) to replace my 2004 LT, it is 4-6 weeks out, does any one have any real world mileage experience yet? How close is the window sticker 15 – 21 MPG. Are you running 87 – 89 – 93 octane ? Any electrical problems? Chevy had to buy my 2003 Tahoe back as they could not fix a no start problem in the computer.
Re: 2007 Tahoe 4wd, Increased Curb Weight [nbx]
Written by: jerrywimer on Mar 30, 2006 4:35:28 AM
I have a 2004 Silverado ECSB 4x4 Z-71 w/5.3l & 3.73 rear end right now. The 5.3l in the new SUVs has had its hp and torque numbers bumped up a bit since my truck was built, and it definitely shows. My truck weighs less than the new Tahoe, but on the test drive I took in a Yukon SLT (different appearance, same basic vehicle, as you most likely already knew) ... Read More
2007 Z71
Written by: mlw1 on Mar 18, 2006 10:25:40 AM
I have a 2004 Tahoe Z71. I am interested in the 2007 Z71 which I understand will be out this fall. What I have read about the new Z indicates it will have a specifically designed three-piece fascia with a protective, platinum chrome skid plate, larger tow hook openings, larger,more prominate fog lamps,specific grill texture and platinum chrome grill trim. It sounds a little flashy to me. When I asked Chevy ... Read More
Re: 1k on 2007 Tahoe [jerrywimer]
Written by: slightbo on Feb 24, 2006 10:13:58 AM
I purchased a 2004 GMC Envoy and received the loyalty coupon for Chevy only probably back in December, it was included in a large mailer for the new Tahoe that I received unsolicitated, but of course didn't mind!
While I am driving, my 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe's driver door ajar warning beeps at me, and my overhead dome light comes on. I will open my door, close it, and it will reset for maybe 5 minutes, sometimes it even resets itself. My alarm has also just started intermittently going off. Any suggestions as to what might be going on?
The Tahoe appears to depreciate because of the wide margin between MSRP and Invoice for the Tahoe (about $6k). Edmunds assumes you bought at MSRP. So in one year when you can sell your Tahoe for ~$3000 less than invoice (real price paid) depreciation really isn't that bad. For a Honda the MSRP and invoice prices are much closer together. Edmunds shows a $12k depreciation the first year. and $3k after ... Read More
Re: 07 TAHOE LTZ PURCHASED ONE YESTERDAY
Written by: sp7 on Jan 15, 2006 6:16:59 AM
I just purchased one yesterday I have always been a GM truck fan previously owned Tahoes,Suburbans,Yukons&Denalis.My favorite was always my Tahoe 2002 Z71. Now purchased the new 2007 Tahoe I figured what better way to fully try the truck out than to buy it. Yes it does not have that Rugged Good old Tahoe look but it has its own personality. Alot of nice improvements but a few minor things which ... Read More
This is my first post to this forum so bear with me if I'm doing this wrong. About one week ago my wife was driving our 2004 Chev. Tahoe home when all of the sudden all of the gauges went on the blitz. The Odometer readout read somthing like "Service Stability". At that point it didn't die but everything electrical seemed to have a mind of it's own. Once she got ... Read More
Re: Issues with Chevy Tahoe 2004 [hombrewr]
Written by: jonnyb1 on Dec 19, 2005 9:23:17 AM
do a search on "piston slap". These trucks are notorious for this.....although dependable, these pushrod old school V8's aren't exactly precision engineered like a BMW V-10 engine and there is some slap on warm up. Mine has done it for years with no probs! Just be gentle on the engine during warm up....it takes a while to warm up as well.
Re: Issues with Chevy Tahoe 2004 [hombrewr]
Written by: bcb1 on Jan 4, 2006 9:39:18 AM
I've got a 2000 Yukon with the 5.3L engine. It also has the "cold start" knock or piston slap or whatever you call it. I currently have 114,000 trouble-free miles, and it's had the cold-start knock since it was practically new. Just take it easy and slow, and accelerate real gently when starting out on a cold morning. I'm getting just a tiny bit of oil leakage between oil changes (drops ... Read More
Re: Issues with Chevy Tahoe 2004 [hombrewr]
Written by: sebring95 on Dec 16, 2005 7:27:39 AM
The knocking is somewhat common, I believe it's called "cold start knock" officially. Some do it really bad, some lightly. My '02 started doing it around 20k miles and shortly thereafter I towed a trailer acrossed country and it never did it again. Go figure. My '03 hasn't done it yet, just rolling passed 24k miles. They tend to use a little oil too. The coolant leak is likely the intake ... Read More
Re: Issues with Chevy Tahoe 2004 [drej]
Written by: hombrewr on Dec 16, 2005 7:14:15 AM
I have a 2001 GMC Yukon w/109700 miles on it just took it in for its first real check-up - Plugs, fluid etc. I too have this problem, a couple of years ago I noticed it knocking in the morning but soon clears up as it warms up. My Cousin works as a mechanic at my local GMC dealer; I asked him about it and he informed me that for these ... Read More
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