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teeitup · 06-16-2012, 04:04 PM

I found a 05 GMC SLE 1500 crew cab 4x4 that Im thinking on buying but it has 146K on it. What do I need to check out on it? Thanks Randy

**truckdude239** · 06-16-2012, 04:06 PM

just basic stuff intake gaskets, water pump belts and hoses, tune up find out if the trans and axles have been serviced at 100k

teeitup · 06-16-2012, 07:21 PM

Thanks for the info David, here it is, I can get it for $10,800, thats about $2500 cheaper than any others around this area with same year and miles

**Boog** · 06-16-2012, 09:51 PM

03, 4 and 5 had trouble with the instrument clusters failing in Tahoes, Suburbans and some pickups. I found this a while back when I was scouting out an 03 Tahoe. I was given a link to information about these and they were wide spread. GM was supposed to have corrected the problem by late 05.
From what I read a new cluster has to be installed and calibrated by a GM dealership. You may be able to run the vin on this truck through GM and see if it has already been in for this.
I didn't buy the 03. I hope I got by this potential problem by buying an 06 GMC crew.
That's a good lookin crew.

I think I found that link I mentioned to find complaints and service bulletins, etc.
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints/

**truckdude239** · 06-17-2012, 02:34 PM

clusters can he had from www.dormanproducts.com pre-programs with vin and mileage just install and go

71swb4x4 · 06-17-2012, 03:27 PM

It's probably the University of Kansas sticker that's holding the price down...

Slow Build · 06-17-2012, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by truckdude239

just basic stuff intake gaskets.....

Is there a problem with the intake gaskets on the LS1?

I just bought a 2001 Tahoe and I have found coolant in the oil. The Chevy stealership says it's possibly a head gasket but another place that I'm having the AC worked on said not to lose any sleep over it and that he doubts it's the head gasket and is more likely the intake gasket.

kcsa75 · 06-17-2012, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

It's probably the University of Kansas sticker that's holding the price down...

On the contrary. That makes it that much more of a bargain.
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teeitup · 06-17-2012, 04:19 PM

I'm passing on it, the gauge cluster is not very bright, so that would need changed. It also has a light thats on, on the dash about the air bag, so it needs a sensor or something, also has a cracked windshield. So I can see spending a $1000 or more on it just for starters. Oh ya and the KU sticker hurt the deal!!!! lol Thanks for all your help, Randy

biggsteve97 · 06-17-2012, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Slow Build

Is there a problem with the intake gaskets on the LS1?

I just bought a 2001 Tahoe and I have found coolant in the oil. The Chevy stealership says it's possibly a head gasket but another place that I'm having the AC worked on said not to lose any sleep over it and that he doubts it's the head gasket and is more likely the intake gasket.

There is a major problem with that theory. The fact is that the LS based motors have dry intakes. Meaning there is no coolant running through them. So therefore it can not be an intake gasket. The 96-00 5.7L engines had a big problem with leaky intake gaskets allow coolant into the oil and that is most likely where the guy got the idea. But it does not hold true in this case.
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Slow Build · 06-18-2012, 03:32 AM

Well that would make his theory irrelevant then, wouldn't it.

06-16-2012, 04:04 PM	#1
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	What to worry about I found a 05 GMC SLE 1500 crew cab 4x4 that Im thinking on buying but it has 146K on it. What do I need to check out on it? Thanks Randy __________________ 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"

06-16-2012, 04:06 PM	#2
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: What to worry about just basic stuff intake gaskets, water pump belts and hoses, tune up find out if the trans and axles have been serviced at 100k __________________ 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

06-16-2012, 07:21 PM	#3
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Re: What to worry about Thanks for the info David, here it is, I can get it for $10,800, thats about $2500 cheaper than any others around this area with same year and miles Attached Images __________________ 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"

06-16-2012, 09:51 PM	#4
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,441	Re: What to worry about 03, 4 and 5 had trouble with the instrument clusters failing in Tahoes, Suburbans and some pickups. I found this a while back when I was scouting out an 03 Tahoe. I was given a link to information about these and they were wide spread. GM was supposed to have corrected the problem by late 05. From what I read a new cluster has to be installed and calibrated by a GM dealership. You may be able to run the vin on this truck through GM and see if it has already been in for this. I didn't buy the 03. I hope I got by this potential problem by buying an 06 GMC crew. That's a good lookin crew. I think I found that link I mentioned to find complaints and service bulletins, etc. http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints/ __________________ 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 Last edited by Boog; 06-16-2012 at 10:08 PM.

06-17-2012, 02:34 PM	#5
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: What to worry about clusters can he had from www.dormanproducts.com pre-programs with vin and mileage just install and go __________________ 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

06-17-2012, 03:27 PM	#6
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: What to worry about It's probably the University of Kansas sticker that's holding the price down... __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

06-17-2012, 04:19 PM	#9
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Re: What to worry about I'm passing on it, the gauge cluster is not very bright, so that would need changed. It also has a light thats on, on the dash about the air bag, so it needs a sensor or something, also has a cracked windshield. So I can see spending a $1000 or more on it just for starters. Oh ya and the KU sticker hurt the deal!!!! lol Thanks for all your help, Randy __________________ 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"

06-18-2012, 03:32 AM	#11
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: What to worry about Well that would make his theory irrelevant then, wouldn't it. __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.

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