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  1. CobraKing

    2014 Tahoe PPV

    I've got a '14 that I've owned since mid '17. For the most part, alot of the issues that plagued the earlier models have been rectified by this MY. Dealership also performed some recalls when I took it in for service. Other than that it's been maintenance and replacement of components due to...
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    SSV OWNER WITH PPV SUSPENSION QUESTIONS

    OP, the PPV's front strut is a custom setup that uses an Avalanche spring with a heavy duty strut - you sadly can't buy this as an 'all in one' from the dealer. Here are the part numbers as I had to refresh mine a few months ago: PPV trucks have 6DA, 7DA VIN codes for Avalanche springs (front...
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    2012 Tahoe PPV new owner here!

    I could be wrong but I thought these trucks had an oil cooler and transmission cooler... :hmm:
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    2010 PPV to Stock LS/LT height?

    PPV uses Avalanche springs for the front and rear and a heavy duty strut/shock. If you absolutely want to go to LS/LT height - just ask the dealer for the 2010 LS/LT front quickstrut package and similar LS/LT rear springs and shocks.
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    2014 PPV - Ontario

    Congrats on your vehicle purchase. I picked up a '14 in about 4 years ago with 204K on it and I now have 264K on it. If you can replace the O-ring on the oil pickup tube when you can, that'll keep the oil pressure steady on the vehicle. I replaced my front and rear shocks last week with the...
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    Another recall!

    I'm in Canada and I also received this. That said I would get that cooling fan wiring done as it's a few years old and probably might have some benefit to your truck.
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    Restoring/Upgrading 2011 Tahoe PPV

    Had this done on my '14 also. You might be able to call your local dealership and find out if your VIN was part of the recall?
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    New to the Govt Tahoes - Bought a 2010 and have a few questions

    Don't worry about it too much, change all the fluids, check the spark plugs and consider replacing the O-ring on the oil pick up tube.
  9. CobraKing

    Jump seat

    Yup, that's why the jump seat works better in your truck. Not so much in our '07-'14 Tahoes.
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    Jump seat

    I have a jump seat in my '14 and although it's kinda cool, the way the dashboard extends forward doesn't make it usable for adults. I think the dashboard doesn't extend as much for the pick up trucks.
  11. CobraKing

    Should engine mounts be replaced in pairs? 2010 Yukon Denali

    I have a '14 PPV that comes with the H3 mounts. The vibrations are negligible and my truck's interior is spartan as heck with basic cloth seating poor sound dampening/insulation. On a regular Tahoe I doubt you'd feel anything with the H3 mounts.
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    Oil pickup tube o ring change

    @jz57 That could work if the gasket is non-OEM and not not held in place with rivets. But I highly recommend what @Ponchonutty said and install a new gasket. If you're DIYing this job, it's not complex by any means but definitely tedious and the oil pan is held in place with 14 bolts, on top of...
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    Oil pickup tube o ring change

    @jz57 The factory installed gasket is held in place with rivets to the pan, so you might want to replace it as it could bend/warp during removal. If you've had it replaced before then you could be OK with reusing it if you take care to evenly tighten all the bolts in an X pattern.
  14. CobraKing

    Trans Cooler Line?

    @Chrismnj Assuming that you replaced the entire assembly and not just the tubing but how long did the job take you?
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    Trans Cooler Line?

    @Royalwapiti This line and the oil cooler lines are prone to seepage at the crimping point. There's a similar thread a few posts down about only replacing the flexible tubing and the crimps with better clamps.
  16. CobraKing

    2008 Denali XL 6.2L Low Oil Pressure - Fixed

    Same fix with the 5.3 - I did it on my '14 PPV with that motor. Truck's RWD so it went a lot quicker due to not having a front differential.
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    Restoring/Upgrading 2011 Tahoe PPV

    @kronus I believe Dallas ( @techbiker ) re-used the springs and just replaced the struts. On the previous page he has a picture of his truck parked besides a 15+ Tahoe and he mentions that it is lower. Do hope he's OK, miss his informative posts.
  18. CobraKing

    Engine Oil Cooler Lines - Easiest Method???

    @Curt Hibbert Do keep us posted. I need to do the same for my truck on both oil and transmission cooler lines. I found the link below and like you I'm wondering if this can be done on the truck without needing to remove the lines...
  19. CobraKing

    Engine hours

    @2011SSVHOE Apparently the dealer can do this, or a weak battery based on what I've read online. My truck came with 9800 hours and 200K KM. Been running great since I picked it up.
  20. CobraKing

    IMPORTANT: The Chronicles of Low Oil Pressure by 07burb

    @jonnytahoe They put the drain bolt at the side as opposed to the rear, so on ramps you're absolutely right that there will always be some dirty oil left behind.
  21. CobraKing

    New to buying a Tahoe

    GM has the most un-intuitive switch to enable/disable the interior dome lights. They place an actual button above the light dial.
  22. CobraKing

    New Owner and future fanatic.. Hopefully

    @JCope79 Congrats on the purchase of the truck. How's the mileage on it? I recommend that you knock off maintenance items first and drive it for a month or two before going all out into the other items. With your truck being almost a decade old, the fleet that ran it prior to you probably...
  23. CobraKing

    Power steering fluid leak

    Hey all, just posting a follow up as it got too cold up here in Canada to pinpoint the leak in my garage plus I had way too many other commitments so I had the dealer take a look. Unfortunately it was the steering rack itself so they recommended replacing the whole unit. Truck did have about...
  24. CobraKing

    Interior lights not turning on?

    Yup the 'Dome Light Off' is an actual button.
  25. CobraKing

    P0121,P2119 & U0100 Codes - Range AFM Unit

    Try running the vehicle for a month without the Range unit. In the grand scheme of things it would be far cheaper for you to replace the Range AFM unit with a new one vs. diagnosing and repairing those fault codes.

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