My dream truck

[Robin Derrick]

ok guys, I've found my dream truck. It's a 2004 Escalade ESV. It was a repossession, it has 200k on it, the seats have the normal GM wear, but is there anything in particular that I need to look for mechanical wise?

 

[Fosscore]

This will get you started.

Thinking of Buying a 00-06 NBS Tahoe/Suburban? Look Here

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/thre...g-a-00-06-nbs-tahoe-suburban-look-here.61834/

 

[Robin Derrick]

This will get you started.

Thinking of Buying a 00-06 NBS Tahoe/Suburban? Look Here

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/thre...g-a-00-06-nbs-tahoe-suburban-look-here.61834/

Thanks!

 

[Maximus1]

One other thing you should check with that many miles are leaks. Look at the oil pan and the bottom of the bell housing directly behind the oil pan drain plug and see if you see oil or transmission fluid. This could indicate a rear main seal or front input shaft seal leak. It is expensive to replace these seals do to the fact that the entire transmission will have to be removed. Also check the tailshaft seal and differential seals for wetness or leaks. These are not as expensive to repair but could be an indication that the fluid is low. If so then you should ask yourself how long and how much damage has occurred due to it being low.

 

[SnowDrifter]

Off the top of my head: Transmission, steering, oil leaks, wheel bearings, HVAC issues, cooling system issues if it was neglected, front diff noise, vacuum leaks, heated seat/memory seat, castech heads, fuel pump, water pump leaks(especially if mechanical fan), torn rear air shocks, 4wd issues including transfer case pump rub

 

[SnowDrifter]

And as a side note who buys a 200,000 mile truck they can't afford?

 

[SnowDrifter]

Oh yeah and if you live in or the truck is from the rust belt: Brake lines, body, and frame rust

 

[95escahoe]

Check all fluids (condition and level) front diff noise if any pretty common issue on the AWD Escalades, brake lines, the autoride is mostly likely shot


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[PG01]

Dont buy it?
Im kidding, these guys got you covered....anything you ask they are oretty good..

 

[XLDenali06]

I just bought an 06 Yukon XL Denali. It was at 199k and turned over 200k shortly after I bought it. Had a guy familiar with these trucks look over it for me. Rear diff is leaking from the cover and the driver side wheel hub needs replacing. Local shop said one of the front sway bar links (driver side, I think) is worn out. So far, that's all we've really found "wrong" with my new-to-me 200k'er. Haven't checked the auto-ride on mine. Only time we've ever towed anything was when we moved 7-1/2 years ago, so honestly no reason to think we'll need the auto-ride.

Personally, I'd definitely check the fluids. They can give a bit of insight into how the car has been cared for.