2000 GMC Yukon 4x4 Engine & Transmission Replacement

[Big Mama]

Sorry for your loss. That’s a big reason to hang on to it. What kind of budget are you working with? This may help point you in the right direction. Is this your only vehicle? If not maybe it’s a longer term project.

 

[Husegirl]

Yes, this is my only vehicle. I have around 5k just looking for how much more I needed to save. I will definitely call around here in area, I'm in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to see what is available. I'm just at complete loss of direction in what to do. I appreciate all the help. And, Big Mama, Thank you

 

[strutaeng]

Yes, this is my only vehicle. I have around 5k just looking for how much more I needed to save. I will definitely call around here in area, I'm in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to see what is available. I'm just at complete loss of direction in what to do. I appreciate all the help. And, Big Mama, Thank you

Have you rebuilt engine before? If your engine is not knocking and have good oil pressure, a DIY freshen up is going to cost about $1200-$1500, depending on what it needs. That's assuming you have all tools, knowledge and you do the work yourself, which is plenty of work TBH.

The transmission is another ordeal, by itself. You can probably get the transmission rebuilt at a local shop. Call around... Should be around $2500-$3500. If you could just let them handle that, and give you a warranty, that's probably the best option.

Can you borrow a car from someone while your truck is down for the overhaul?

I overhauled the engine on my 06 Suburban and it was down for like one month. I didn't do any transmission worth though, just engine.

 

[15burban]

If it were me and you're/me are not able to do the work yourself. Sounds like transmission is done so I'd have that rebuilt or a rebuilt one installed. Should take a good shop a day to a few days to do. Then at least the rig should be driveable again depending on how long in the tooth the engine really is. If it's driveable with old motor and new trans then I'd drive it while saving up to have the motor gone through or a rebuilt/good used one installed. When money is saved up enough or the motor finally gives up then replace motor. This scenario can possibly buy a person some time with limited down time.

 

[Husegirl]

Have you rebuilt engine before? If your engine is not knocking and have good oil pressure, a DIY freshen up is going to cost about $1200-$1500, depending on what it needs. That's assuming you have all tools, knowledge and you do the work yourself, which is plenty of work TBH.

The transmission is another ordeal, by itself. You can probably get the transmission rebuilt at a local shop. Call around... Should be around $2500-$3500. If you could just let them handle that, and give you a warranty, that's probably the best option.

Can you borrow a car from someone while your truck is down for the overhaul?

I overhauled the engine on my 06 Suburban and it was down for like one month. I didn't do any transmission worth though, just engine.

Several, but all I had to do was purchase what I was told and deliver. (Motors and couple tranny's)My '93 GMC 1500 4.3, had it bored out 60, had it completely rebuilt. About $2500, parts only. I just am lost without him here telling me what to do. He was really quick about doing it and I trusted him, now I don't have anyone I trust to fix her. Very worried about leaving her somewhere and them not taking care of her. I don't know what or who will take care of her. So lost.

 

[Fless]

Did he have a trusted shop that he used, or did he do his own work? Did he have any good friends close by that would recommend a shop?

 

[Husegirl]

No shop, it was just him and no he doesn't have trusted friends I'm currently in court right now fighting one who has cleaned out his house and took everything then ran to court and filed for administrator of estate while I am in a state of shock. It's been horrible. So, just me and my son.

 

[Husegirl]

This is Bertha

 

[firsthere]

Back in August, we replaced our 2004 engine with a reman for around $4000 (including new replacement wear items such as hoses, belts, plugs, motor mounts, some sensors) but I did the labor. So far its running fine with about 2000 miles on it.

I had quotes from local shops from $6500 to $9000 with them purchasing and warranting the engine and labor.

As for the transmission, it would be an easy replacement with the engine out so just add a bit of labor to your trans purchase price. Hope this helps.

 

[houstontaylor]

I used a GM remanufactured engine and transmission for my 2003 Chevy Tahoe.