04 vs 05 tahoe power steering cooler - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bufmatmuslepants · 10-23-2020, 12:38 PM

My 2005 tahoe power steering cooler rusted through and I had to replace it today. I did a search and they had 2 different part numbers, saying that 00-04 was 918-301, and 05-06 was 918-333. The 00-04 tahoe cost was $81, but the 05-06 cost was $141. The only difference I thought could impact this was that in 05 they went to electric fans.

I went to autozone and had them pull me out the 00-04 cooler and it is exactly identical to the 05 cooler I took off. I paid my $81, installed it, and it fit.

Wanted to post this for anyone else who runs into this, just buy the 00-04 part number, it fits fine, and save yourself the $60.

Gunner41 · 05-11-2021, 03:35 PM

They say this is the same on in my 97 3500 except after receiving it finding out that it does not have any bonded ends. Ughhh

**hatzie** · 05-11-2021, 05:22 PM

Build dates come into play on some parts.
My 2005 Silverado 2500HD was actually built August 3, 2004.

It's always a good idea to take your part to the store and verify that your old part matches the part they're pulling off the shelf.

10-23-2020, 12:38 PM	#1
bufmatmuslepants Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 313	04 vs 05 tahoe power steering cooler My 2005 tahoe power steering cooler rusted through and I had to replace it today. I did a search and they had 2 different part numbers, saying that 00-04 was 918-301, and 05-06 was 918-333. The 00-04 tahoe cost was $81, but the 05-06 cost was $141. The only difference I thought could impact this was that in 05 they went to electric fans. I went to autozone and had them pull me out the 00-04 cooler and it is exactly identical to the 05 cooler I took off. I paid my $81, installed it, and it fit. Wanted to post this for anyone else who runs into this, just buy the 00-04 part number, it fits fine, and save yourself the $60. __________________ 1979 K10 reg cab short bed 33x12.50s - GONE 1988 4x4 reg cab long bed 337k miles - GONE 1995 Z71 GU6 G80 F44 ext cab short bed 149k 305/70/16s - GONE 1995 NZZ GT4 2dr Tahoe 3" lift 14 bolt sf 155k 305/70/16s - GONE 1994 Z28 M6 1995 Z71 GT4 G80 ext cab short bed 215k GONE 1997 GT4 G80 Yukon 4 door leather, sunroof 168k miles GONE 2003 Avalanche Z71 GT4 G80 165k miles

05-11-2021, 03:35 PM	#2
Gunner41 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 95	Re: 04 vs 05 tahoe power steering cooler They say this is the same on in my 97 3500 except after receiving it finding out that it does not have any bonded ends. Ughhh

05-11-2021, 05:22 PM	#3
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,977	Re: 04 vs 05 tahoe power steering cooler Build dates come into play on some parts. My 2005 Silverado 2500HD was actually built August 3, 2004. It's always a good idea to take your part to the store and verify that your old part matches the part they're pulling off the shelf. __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful.



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