"Safe" years for afm/stabilitrack/etc on the 6.2?

[Drwinlied]

Most of the time this is true, but just because a vehicle has excellent maintenance history, doesn't mean much if something like a valve seat comes apart and trashes the motor. Most times, private owners have sentimental attachments and often want to sell for a MUCH higher amount because of what money they spent on it. They feel entitled to raise the price of a vehicle worth $10k to 15K just because they put tires and did maintenance to it.

It's hard not to do, honestly. No one likes to take a loss. If someone just spent $800 on new tires I can understand them wanting to recoup some of that, even if it is basic maintenance.

Now, there are certainly ppl that abuse the situation and are a bit ridiculous but you'll have that anywhere.

Personally, I don't trust private owners a whole lot more than dealers. I also don't trust anyone so moot point.

Now I gotta go hook up ebc and bag the rear springs on my tahoe...stupid esv lol

 

[Doubeleive]

Hello,

I tell ya...I almost went and bought an 11 esky ESV today. 76k miles & not a terrible price, IMO...I just can't help myself from consumerism...*looks down at a pile of parts for my 5.3 tahoe and sweeps under rug

Anyway, I decided to look into the 6.2's a bit (knowing the reputation of the 5.3 isn't good) and definitely found enough issues with 07-08 6.2's to never ever want to even look at one. But were the issues worked out by MY2011? I would do AFM disable, at the very least, but the concerning one to me is the stabilitrack/engine stall issues the early models of this vintage are prone to. Considering many folk say that particular issue likes to happen when towing (read: fun trips away from home with toys and family) I just want to lessen the odds of a failure prone machine.

I'll keep searching and also check sites for the build variances of the L8x engines but wanted to drop a line here too.

Thank you!

(that TruCool 40k might just stay NIB a little longer lol)

a small portion of engines have that issue, you wont hear about the much greater amount that do not. buy what makes you happy and carry on.

 

[Drwinlied]

Drove a 13 esv last night. Another one that looked to be in great condition online.

Real loud lifters until engine was up to temp and a very noticeable and obvious thud from rear suspension when leaving from a stop.

Ugh.

 

[swathdiver]

Real loud lifters until engine was up to temp

Probably using Mobil One oil. Mine used to rattle on start up until I switched over to ACDelco oil.

 

[Geotrash]

Drove a 13 esv last night. Another one that looked to be in great condition online.

Real loud lifters until engine was up to temp and a very noticeable and obvious thud from rear suspension when leaving from a stop.

Ugh.

Are you sure the thud was coming from the rear end? Common and no big deal to have some play in the driveshaft slip yoke. Can also be play in the transfer case.

 

[Drwinlied]

Are you sure the thud was coming from the rear end? Common and no big deal to have some play in the driveshaft slip yoke. Can also be play in the transfer case.

It was definitely emanating from the rear, at least. Seemed to me when the weight shifted rearward upon takeoff it would happen. It did not seem normal or at least very comforting.

I should have checked the oil but completely spaced it out after we got back. It may have been low...which is also not comforting lol

 

[Drwinlied]

I need someone to talk some sense into me because I've expanded my search to 2015+ versions...with the A8 that I despise and known gm 1st year awesomeness.

But gotdang do they look awesome lol

 

[Geotrash]

I need someone to talk some sense into me because I've expanded my search to 2015+ versions...with the A8 that I despise and known gm 1st year awesomeness.

But gotdang do they look awesome lol

If you have the means, I say get a 2018. One of the best years for reliability, apparently.


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[Drwinlied]

If you have the means, I say get a 2018. One of the best years for reliability, apparently.


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Unfortunately, my means are not stretching that far, which means 2015/2016. Which, unless my tahoe blows up this wknd, might be enough to convince me to hold off.

Hard to say, this wknd will be an adventure, for sure.