The hybrid battery is likely overdue to be replaced. 5 to 7 years is typical. Find out what a new battery costs. I don't like hybrids in general, but use ones are even worse.
2009 hybrid tahoe w/ 140k miles....... or 2014 tahoe lt w/ 170k miles... which would you take?
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mikeyss
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I think a fellow member on here recently had to rebuild his transmission on his hybrid Tahoe. If my memory serves, it's hard to get parts for that transmission and the 2 motors inside it are expensive plus are hard to find. I like the hybrids, but I wouldn't buy one just because of the transmission / availability of parts issue.
Tahoe14
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Wonder what his decision was.
swathdiver
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I hope he stays away from the hybrids. No parts, no parts support and dealerships for the most part are reluctant to touch them. One guy on here did replace all the cells in his battery with improved ones. @RebelBelle
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Neither... my interest rate nearly doubled the price of the vehicle. I ended up buying a 2005 tahoe, with only 2 owners for $5000. It has been garage kept with original paint and the oil was changed every 2500 miles. Undercarriage is clear of rust and clean. 202k miles and I could eat off of the engine, it's that clean. Still has the Jerry Hamm Chevrolet sticker on the back from which the truck was purchased with 4 miles. You guys really made me rethink buying a newer one and I am very happy yall did so. I hope I can get this beauty to 300k miles.
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TollKeeper
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Looks to be a Z71?
The only issue I think you MIGHT have is the white trucks were known for the paint peeling.
The only issue I think you MIGHT have is the white trucks were known for the paint peeling.
petethepug
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Score! It’s a 300k drive train & chassis. Get ready for the boring maintenance stuff like fuel pumps and hoses.
Focus on a front end rebuild in the future, the kind where you get the parts from RockAuto and an Indi tech installs them. You’ll get a truck that drives better than when new.
Focus on a front end rebuild in the future, the kind where you get the parts from RockAuto and an Indi tech installs them. You’ll get a truck that drives better than when new.
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My story relative after the fact…
Bought a 2008 hybrid RWD with 72,000 Dec 2016 for $17000. Still driving with 228,000. Repairs as follows: brake hydrolic unt( these don’t have master cylinder)at dealer with 130k-$1700. Ecm, power inverter 12volt battery at dealer 152k-$2400. Green bean aftermarket hybrid w lifetime, one time transferable warranty 208k $3100
(3 year warranty one time transfer was $2700, dealer price…$6300! but are no longer available ). Have never had the afm problem, replaced the oil pressure sensor twice. I drive like a grandpa around town(cause I am) average 22mpg usually get 24 mpg on hwy at 70. Any idea what it’s worth? Body in decent shape, no major rust just spots. New tires 10k
Also front lowered 1”, rear 3”
Bought a 2008 hybrid RWD with 72,000 Dec 2016 for $17000. Still driving with 228,000. Repairs as follows: brake hydrolic unt( these don’t have master cylinder)at dealer with 130k-$1700. Ecm, power inverter 12volt battery at dealer 152k-$2400. Green bean aftermarket hybrid w lifetime, one time transferable warranty 208k $3100
(3 year warranty one time transfer was $2700, dealer price…$6300! but are no longer available ). Have never had the afm problem, replaced the oil pressure sensor twice. I drive like a grandpa around town(cause I am) average 22mpg usually get 24 mpg on hwy at 70. Any idea what it’s worth? Body in decent shape, no major rust just spots. New tires 10k
Also front lowered 1”, rear 3”
