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DBLSPRT68 · 09-07-2010, 08:54 PM

Hey all, looking at a 2000 Suburban. 5.3 with 81,xxx 1 owner well maintained miles. In very good shape. Now, does the 5.3 have any issues? What needs to be done at 100,000? Will this truck tow a 24 ft RV occationally? Any help would be great. I'm used to the older stuff....

DBLSPRT68 · 09-09-2010, 06:54 AM

ANYBODY???????? I'm not familiar with the newer GM's. I've owned newer Honda's; and well, you just change the oil. We are selling one of the Honda's and buying a Suburban, because we had such a great trip in the 89 Sub I recently got. It needs too much to be the main family trip mobile, so we are looking at these 2000-2006 Suburbans and Yukons XL's. I've read all the old post's about anything and everything 5.3 and Suburbans. Still would like to hear your opinions on this one. David

**truckdude239** · 09-09-2010, 07:18 AM

if it has towing package i;d say yes it would tow it. at 100k you'd need tune up (plugs and wires) and change all fluids

**bwood** · 09-09-2010, 06:32 PM

The only issues that come to mind on this era of 5.3 are:

-possible coolant loss issues usually from bad water pump gaskets (the dealer will replace the pump also)
-knock sensor codes due to water getting into cavity where their located under upper intake (two new sensors, knock sensor harness and some silicone will usually fix this)
-possible lean codes from air leaks at the upper intake (usually a gasket issue)

All of these are generally "shade tree" repairable if you know your way anround an engine and utilize a service manual.

**Boog** · 09-09-2010, 07:52 PM

You bet it will tow that 24' travel trailer alright. That burb could have a tow rating of 8500#. Well more than that trailer weighs. Yukon XL's are niiiiiice.

teeitup · 09-11-2010, 08:47 PM

The only thing I had trouble with on my 02 burb, is when the automatic leveling system went out, they wanted $1500 to fix it, I put on heavy duty shocks but it doesn't pull the same now

DBLSPRT68 · 09-12-2010, 03:59 PM

OK guys, Thanks for all the info. I bought it. Very, very pleased with it. I put it on a rack, very clean underneath. Not washed clean, but 81,000 miles not absued clean! Anyway, I'll be back on here with my questions. Please go easy on me

David

67ChevyRedneck · 09-14-2010, 12:41 AM

Congrats!

My 00 5.3 has 126K on it. I did plugs and wires @ 100K. That's it so far.

09-07-2010, 08:54 PM	#1
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	Questions about 2000 and up Suburbans? Hey all, looking at a 2000 Suburban. 5.3 with 81,xxx 1 owner well maintained miles. In very good shape. Now, does the 5.3 have any issues? What needs to be done at 100,000? Will this truck tow a 24 ft RV occationally? Any help would be great. I'm used to the older stuff.... __________________ PROJECT TRUCK: 1985 SWB C10 Silverado Black/Charcoal, 1990 V2500 Suburban, 2018 Suburban, 2005 GMC 2500HD CCSB, 2014 Toyota Camry SE, HAD.....1968 Camaro RS/SS Family owned since new; 350 3 speed SOLD

09-09-2010, 06:54 AM	#2
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	Re: Questions about 2000 and up Suburbans? ANYBODY???????? I'm not familiar with the newer GM's. I've owned newer Honda's; and well, you just change the oil. We are selling one of the Honda's and buying a Suburban, because we had such a great trip in the 89 Sub I recently got. It needs too much to be the main family trip mobile, so we are looking at these 2000-2006 Suburbans and Yukons XL's. I've read all the old post's about anything and everything 5.3 and Suburbans. Still would like to hear your opinions on this one. David __________________ PROJECT TRUCK: 1985 SWB C10 Silverado Black/Charcoal, 1990 V2500 Suburban, 2018 Suburban, 2005 GMC 2500HD CCSB, 2014 Toyota Camry SE, HAD.....1968 Camaro RS/SS Family owned since new; 350 3 speed SOLD

09-09-2010, 07:18 AM	#3
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: Questions about 2000 and up Suburbans? if it has towing package i;d say yes it would tow it. at 100k you'd need tune up (plugs and wires) and change all fluids __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

09-09-2010, 06:32 PM	#4
bwood Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Denison, Texas Posts: 1,919	Re: Questions about 2000 and up Suburbans? The only issues that come to mind on this era of 5.3 are: -possible coolant loss issues usually from bad water pump gaskets (the dealer will replace the pump also) -knock sensor codes due to water getting into cavity where their located under upper intake (two new sensors, knock sensor harness and some silicone will usually fix this) -possible lean codes from air leaks at the upper intake (usually a gasket issue) All of these are generally "shade tree" repairable if you know your way anround an engine and utilize a service manual. __________________ 1998 GMC Sierra SLE 1/2 ton 2WD 305 Vortec -Gibson Stainless Cat Back Swept Side -SS Wheels 2005 Honda CRF250R 2006 Honda CRF150F

09-09-2010, 07:52 PM	#5
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,514	Re: Questions about 2000 and up Suburbans? You bet it will tow that 24' travel trailer alright. That burb could have a tow rating of 8500#. Well more than that trailer weighs. Yukon XL's are niiiiiice. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

09-11-2010, 08:47 PM	#6
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Re: Questions about 2000 and up Suburbans? The only thing I had trouble with on my 02 burb, is when the automatic leveling system went out, they wanted $1500 to fix it, I put on heavy duty shocks but it doesn't pull the same now __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

09-12-2010, 03:59 PM	#7
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	Re: Questions about 2000 and up Suburbans? OK guys, Thanks for all the info. I bought it. Very, very pleased with it. I put it on a rack, very clean underneath. Not washed clean, but 81,000 miles not absued clean! Anyway, I'll be back on here with my questions. Please go easy on me David __________________ PROJECT TRUCK: 1985 SWB C10 Silverado Black/Charcoal, 1990 V2500 Suburban, 2018 Suburban, 2005 GMC 2500HD CCSB, 2014 Toyota Camry SE, HAD.....1968 Camaro RS/SS Family owned since new; 350 3 speed SOLD

09-14-2010, 12:41 AM	#8
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Questions about 2000 and up Suburbans? Congrats! My 00 5.3 has 126K on it. I did plugs and wires @ 100K. That's it so far. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!



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