Buying a used suburban or yukon, what to look for?

[muledeerarea33?]

They don't all have loud ticks. I have 150k on a 2010 5.3 and it doesn't tick at all. Could start tomorrow though

same here. My 2011 is pushing 80k and no tick. I bought my 2008 new and had 160k with no tick. Full synthetic oil and factory filters changed every 3500-4500 miles.

[TexasHunter]

no they don't all have loud ticks but in the last 6 months we have done 8 tahoes with active lifters that have failed. Also GM has a new tsb on the active lifters failure

[Lucafu1]

08-11 were the worst i believe. I know GM was sending us free camshafts and lifters to repair our trucks. But like i said they are used and abused. Oil changes ever 12K, new filters and top offs ever 4K in between. i dont think it is a huge issue at all.

[TexasHunter]

I wouldn't say it's a huge issue just something to look out for

[CatfishKev]

Found a nice truck I'm gonna look at. What are your guys experience with non working cruise control. That's one of the only issues. Otherwise very clean in and out.

[trphyhntr]

Mine cuts in and out, I put my foot behind the brake pedal and tap it and it works again lol

[muledeerarea33?]

Brake light switch is a common issue for cruise being inop

[Will K]

Strong engine. Top end sucks due to the fuel management programming. Mine was at 110,000 when i had to do top end. Motor mounts suck also.

[bojangles]

Id look at a 6.0 or I wouldnt look at all.

[trphyhntr]

Id look at a 6.0 or I wouldnt look at all.

Why

[Lucafu1]

that engine is a tank (coming from a GM hater)

[bojangles]

 

Id look at a 6.0 or I wouldnt look at all.

Why

One of the greatest gas motors ever built, IMO. Its also usually paired with a decent transmission. The rear main seal may leak on certain models, but you will own the road.