What are your must-do things on new-to-you gmt900?

[Malii Denali]

if you take it to the dealer close to a grand, that cost is split between fluids and labor
these are "estimated" cost's from my dealer locally some of it I am not 100% sure, the $100 estimates may be low
trans: $250
coolant $199
brake flush $100
power steering $100
transfer case $100
front diff $100
rear diff $100

Thanks. I’ll give my local dealer a call in the morning.

 

[Meccanoble]

Check those motor mounts, a weak spot on these trucks.

 

[AirJordan613]

When I was 1st in the market for a car that eventually led me to my Yukon, there was a 2009 Tahoe LTZ with the 6.2 @ 15x,000 miles for sale not too far (25 mins away) and I didn't know much about the variations. A week or so later when I realized I was going to need a new/replacement car the 2009 was gone.

They sell fast once someone realizes what it is.

 

[Charlie207]

They sell fast once someone realizes what it is.

The funny thing was that it had sat for a while. I just wasn't in the market.

 

[AirJordan613]

The funny thing was that it had sat for a while. I just wasn't in the market.

Ah gotcha. They can be found, just may take a little time and effort since search filters don't really help weed them out. Can tell by VIN though.

 

[OR VietVet]

Is it just that certain year that had a 6.2 Tahoe or what am I missing?

 

[AirJordan613]

Is it just that certain year that had a 6.2 Tahoe or what am I missing?

Just 08 and 09. Optional on LTZ trim. 08 was 2wd only and had the L92 motor. 09 came in 2wd or 4wd and had the L9H. Both model years are pretty rare.

 

[mountie]

I went to So. California, for 10 days.... last month......( '05 Yukon XL with 165,000 ) While I was gone, I had my TRUSTWORTHY mechanic do a service..... engine oil / filter, transmission fluid / filter, changed / flushed coolant & replaced my overflow bottle finally, drained/ filled front differential & transfer case. ( all looked good)..... and did an 'all-around' check while up on the lift.....
My invoice was just under $520. Wow..... not bad !! IMO

 

[AirJordan613]

I went to So. California, for 10 days.... last month......( '05 Yukon XL with 165,000 ) While I was gone, I had my TRUSTWORTHY mechanic do a service..... engine oil / filter, transmission fluid / filter, changed / flushed coolant & replaced my overflow bottle finally, drained/ filled front differential & transfer case. ( all looked good)..... and did an 'all-around' check while up on the lift.....
My invoice was just under $520. Wow..... not bad !! IMO

Heckuva deal

 

[OR VietVet]

I went to So. California, for 10 days.... last month......( '05 Yukon XL with 165,000 ) While I was gone, I had my TRUSTWORTHY mechanic do a service..... engine oil / filter, transmission fluid / filter, changed / flushed coolant & replaced my overflow bottle finally, drained/ filled front differential & transfer case. ( all looked good)..... and did an 'all-around' check while up on the lift.....
My invoice was just under $520. Wow..... not bad !! IMO

I would have done all that for you for $500.