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    2022 Tahoe w- 7950 miles dead in the road

    Sadly, due to new (Jan 2021) EPA rules, modern car engines are not designed for long life or durability. They are designed for maximum miles per gallon, and to limp across the warranty period. My new Tahoe gets about 1 mile per gallon better than my old 2016 Toyota Sequoia. But my new Tahoe...
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    Auto Start and Banks Gauge

    Most people I know with a newer GM vehicle have auto Start Stop PERMANENTLY disabled. Disabling daytime running lights is another popular upgrade. They do nothing to improve safety.
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    Auto Start and Banks Gauge

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    Good news: GM is developing a new Gen VI small block V8

    You always want a normally aspirated engine. They will last at least twice as long as anything turbo charged. My friend that works at a Chevrolet dealer reports that electric cars are not selling very well. However, he reports people are "panic buying" anything with a normally aspirated V-8 engine.
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    Good news: GM is developing a new Gen VI small block V8

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    Can anyone recommend a dealer to order from who aggressively discounts?

    Car discounts are dead. If you're lucky, they'll only charge you sticker price. My Tahoe was sticker price. Nobody was offering discounts. My Toyota Avalon was $5,000 plus sticker price.
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    2022 Tahoe engine tick (recording). Please help identify possible root cause.

    Shouldn't the dealer be trying to figure this out? Or, is there attitude that a ticking noise is a non-warranty issue because your vehicle still "goes"?
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    Purchasing nightmare

    If possible, I would cancel the diesel order and go with gas. My Tahoe took 7 months to get, AFTER the build date. The build date is meaningless. The chances are good your vehicle will sit outside somewhere waiting for chips. I've had my Tahoe for several months and it's still missing chips...
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    buying 23 suburban LS diesel maybe

    You couldn't GIVE me any diesel vehicle. I don't like the noise, or the smell. Perhaps things have improved recently, but I had to wait 8 months to get a Tahoe.
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    DRL recall

    I permanently disabled my Daytime Running Lights a few days after receiving my new Tahoe. They do nothing to improve safety and are only a "decoration”. General Motors, on two separate occasions, petitioned the government to mandate the use of Daytime Running Lights. On both occasions, the...
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    Where do you get your oil changed?

    If your vehicle is still under warranty, ONLY change the oil at the dealer. General Motors will look for any excuse not to honor a warranty should you have a problem with your engine. Modern engines are extremely complex in order to squeeze out a little bit more gas mileage. The modern engine...
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    2021 Tahoe Z71 disabled after software update

    I would advise not to do any software updates. In other words, if it's not broken, don't fix it. A software update could make a change to your vehicle that you don't like, and unlike shopping for a new pair of sneakers, there's NO way to go back. Once you do an update you are STUCK. When I do...
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    Chip shortage

    My advice is to accept the vehicle "as it is". It's unlikely these missing chips will ever be added. Many people are delighted that the evil Stop-Start technology does not work in their vehicles, (although permanent overrides are readily available). I would also exercise caution with any...
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    2022 Tahoe - Rear ended a month or so ago. Got the vehicle back today with different parts...

    I suspect that's the location on the 2023 Tahoe. The location for the 22 model was better. Everyone is scrambling trying to find parts. They probably did the best they could considering their sources are coming from Mexico or China. I doubt if you have any options. Welcome to the new world...
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    Cracked headlight NOT covered under warranty

    I think you're fighting a lost cause. I would pay for the repair.
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    23 infotainment sound system sound take a step backward?

    One of the things that drives me bananas is every time you change the volume you get a Visual graphic that takes up the bottom 1/4 of the screen and remains there for quite a while blocking various buttons that I'd like to be using. Why they feel it necessary to visually show what the volume is...
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    What? An EV Tahoe?

    Remember, range specified is from 100% battery to a dead battery. You will be constantly reminded to keep your battery between 20% and 80%. That's 40% of the range OUT THE WINDOW to start with. The range is tested with ALL accessories off, air conditioning (-15%), heater (-20%), lights (-6%)...
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    Oil ?

    Yes, the sewing machine oil (0W-20) will probably give you 0.01 MPG better. You've probably disabled it, but you can add another 0.001 MPG for engine Stop - Start. This is being pushed by the EPA. For longer engine life many believe 5 or 10W - 30 is better. The problem is, many dealers simply...
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    AFM/DFM on 2022 Tahoe?

    >> We all have 5 year, 60k mile power train warranty to find out. << My new 2022 Tahoe that I waited nearly a year to get only came with a 3 year, 36K mile power train warranty.
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    I Need An Education On Window Tint

    I've had skin cancer three times, and I'm also a retired engineer. I purchased an instrument that measures UV-A. This is the portion of ultraviolet light that is believed to cause skin cancer. I tested every auto window tinting I could find. About a dozen. By far, the best window tinting was...
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    I Hate The Nav System!

    I complained about this to my local dealer. They took the car away, plugged in their computer. Problem is gone. Talk to your dealer. If your dealer won't do it, go to another one. They also fixed it so the evil Daytime Running Lights will not automatically come on. I can turn them on manually...
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    I Hate The Nav System!

    That's why so many people avoid all things Google. (Searching with DuckDuckGo is much better.) With AppleCar Play, I will use either Apple Maps or Waze Navigation. TRUE factory navigation has certain advantages over anything utilizing your iPhone. With true factory navigation (like Toyota...
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