just bought an 01 suburban LS
#1
just bought an 01 suburban LS
I know it's a 5.3 liter, its got the auto 4wd, and has OnStar but I'm not gonna pay for that crap. I've always driven jeeps so this is my first "grown up" vehicle. I know about the transfercase pump rub issue these get and luckily this one isn't leaking yet. Are there any other problems I should know that come up regularly after 170000 miles?
#2
Your OnStar is obsolete anyways. It's an analog cell system, and that went away when the cell companies switched to digital around 2006-2007.
My 01 has 193,000 miles. Major items I've replaced:
Fuel pump - it whined for about a year before it died
Front wheel bearings/hubs - one-piece units, expensive
A/C condenser, clutch and tensioner pulley
Power window regulators
Rear self-leveling shocks ($300 each) for the ZW7 suspension
Exhaust manifold gaskets
Brakes and rotors are/can be problematic
Just recently replaced the driver's seat controller - it was possessed and would move on its own or not at all.
Mine has the original engine, transmission and transfer case. All function flawlessly. It's been a great truck for us. Had it since 2005, made many memories in that truck.
My 01 has 193,000 miles. Major items I've replaced:
Fuel pump - it whined for about a year before it died
Front wheel bearings/hubs - one-piece units, expensive
A/C condenser, clutch and tensioner pulley
Power window regulators
Rear self-leveling shocks ($300 each) for the ZW7 suspension
Exhaust manifold gaskets
Brakes and rotors are/can be problematic
Just recently replaced the driver's seat controller - it was possessed and would move on its own or not at all.
Mine has the original engine, transmission and transfer case. All function flawlessly. It's been a great truck for us. Had it since 2005, made many memories in that truck.
#3
The windshield washer fluid bottle leaks pretty bad, I think they had summer grade fluid in it and got down to -20 the other night. So I think it broke the pump. Also the front air dam isn't there how tough are they to find/fix?
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