1995 vs 1996 later tahoe - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

garyb · 02-11-2003, 10:33 PM

I'm looking at buying my first Tahoe (2 door 4WD) and am wondering if anyone has an opinion on the 1995 and earlier version version the 1996 - 1999 models as far as the engine, horsepower, fuel injection system, transmission and overall dependability. All comments and opinions are welcomed as I want to get the best used Tahoe for my money. Thanks for the help.

jimmy johnson · 02-12-2003, 12:41 AM

the 96 is a obd 2 which has lots more sensors and are not as user frendly. U have to plug them to get ecm codes. obd1 u can trip by urself . that the only reason i go by staying pre 96 i am a do it yourselfer Good luck

alf4444 · 02-21-2003, 02:59 PM

96 and newer for one reason VORTEC!!!!

68_c10_on20s · 02-24-2003, 09:53 AM

let me start by saying i have a 95 truck and a 96 tahoe,truck has 192,000 miles wifes tahoe has 135,000 ive only had to do minor stuff to my truck her tahoe already has went through a tranny@110,000 ,new intake whitch was a ***** to fix @120,000,all new a/c componets @125,000,and various minor things like fuel pump,water pamp, alternators in my opinion the throttle body is much easier to work on but doesnt have quite the h/p as the vortec and it does get better milage but i will never buy another one again parts are high for em and too much b/s for me well hope this helps...Steve

lofly'a · 02-24-2003, 10:45 PM

i like mine, owned it since about 32,000 miles and have'nt had any major probs. (104,000 now) i only wish i had the shift on the fly option instead of the floor stick, but that's just for cosmetic reasons. all my failures have been the usuals from these years - water pump, wiper circuit board, oil filter housing leak, and ??? no ands that 's it. BUY IT!!

c10scotty · 02-24-2003, 11:43 PM

the vortecs generally are more of a pain from what i hear and see but, ITS A VORTEC! they are awesome.

Z-71 · 02-26-2003, 06:42 PM

The VORTEC is awesome and it takes computer mods like a power programmer which is also great. VTEC has lots more power and more reliable IMO. Mine has done excellent , only normal stuff gone wrong with 117,000 miles. Definitly get the 96'.

Tom · 03-03-2003, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Z-71
VTEC has lots more power and more reliable IMO.

Dude, your so fired

No hondas here!

I would not buy a pre-96 truck unless its a 87 or older. 96 is good for two reason: A: vortec heads. Yeah baby! B: roller cams

*Piston* · 03-05-2003, 10:15 PM

I love 96 and up vortec's. Heck they basicly make my paycheck from week to week. On average we do 3-4 GM intake gasket jobs every week. Thats no overstatment.... Mainly its the 4.3 and 5.7 vortec design (late 95+). Other than that, these still had the same problems as the pre 96 models. I believe there was another thread on this and I listed some of the common problems (large list) with these vehicles.

All in all, I'd still say they are decent rides.... All manufactures have thier problems.

68_c10_on20s · 03-05-2003, 11:21 PM

i know about this problem and the pipe that rust out of the intake too...i heard this happens to all of em

BeAsTlYZ71 · 03-18-2003, 01:57 PM

I would definetly go Vortec all the way. i have a 96 Z71 and it kicks ass with that vortec. my uncle has a 95 w/o the vortec and there is a huge difference in power between the two. Go with the vortec buddy.

02-11-2003, 10:33 PM	#1
garyb Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 3	1995 vs 1996 later tahoe I'm looking at buying my first Tahoe (2 door 4WD) and am wondering if anyone has an opinion on the 1995 and earlier version version the 1996 - 1999 models as far as the engine, horsepower, fuel injection system, transmission and overall dependability. All comments and opinions are welcomed as I want to get the best used Tahoe for my money. Thanks for the help.

02-21-2003, 02:59 PM	#3
alf4444 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: taylorsville, UT Posts: 778	96 and newer for one reason VORTEC!!!! __________________ 2011 CCSB GMC 2500HD DMAX 73 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 96 Chevy 1500 STD Cab Shortbed Z71 Owner of WickedWolfRC.com

02-24-2003, 09:53 AM	#4
68_c10_on20s Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Waxahachie TX Posts: 773	motors let me start by saying i have a 95 truck and a 96 tahoe,truck has 192,000 miles wifes tahoe has 135,000 ive only had to do minor stuff to my truck her tahoe already has went through a tranny@110,000 ,new intake whitch was a ***** to fix @120,000,all new a/c componets @125,000,and various minor things like fuel pump,water pamp, alternators in my opinion the throttle body is much easier to work on but doesnt have quite the h/p as the vortec and it does get better milage but i will never buy another one again parts are high for em and too much b/s for me well hope this helps...Steve

02-24-2003, 10:45 PM	#5
lofly'a Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Alexandria, LA 71301 Posts: 1,451	i like mine, owned it since about 32,000 miles and have'nt had any major probs. (104,000 now) i only wish i had the shift on the fly option instead of the floor stick, but that's just for cosmetic reasons. all my failures have been the usuals from these years - water pump, wiper circuit board, oil filter housing leak, and ??? no ands that 's it. BUY IT!! __________________ -02 avalanche (daily driver) -66 gto ragtop 389/400 (garage queen, hand-me-down from dad) -72 Tribute Trans Am (6.0LS/T56 6-speed) in progress -2003 YUKON (Wife's) -71 gmc swb fleet (current project, gonna shave everything, bags, stuff w/ 20's, gen III powertrain) -48 3100 SWB - 12/31/23 LONG TERM Project

02-24-2003, 11:43 PM	#6
c10scotty ~THE SILVER BULLET~ Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: WYOMING Posts: 285	the vortecs generally are more of a pain from what i hear and see but, ITS A VORTEC! they are awesome. __________________ ~1980 c10 chevy scottsdale~ ~2.5/4 drop 305/th350c~

02-12-2003, 12:41 AM	#2
jimmy johnson Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: cloverdale In Posts: 25	the 96 is a obd 2 which has lots more sensors and are not as user frendly. U have to plug them to get ecm codes. obd1 u can trip by urself . that the only reason i go by staying pre 96 i am a do it yourselfer Good luck

02-26-2003, 06:42 PM	#7
Z-71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Vicksburg,MS Posts: 173	The VORTEC is awesome and it takes computer mods like a power programmer which is also great. VTEC has lots more power and more reliable IMO. Mine has done excellent , only normal stuff gone wrong with 117,000 miles. Definitly get the 96'. __________________ 07 Chevy Vortec Max LTZ 4dr. Z-71 Stock for now 97 Chevy K-1500 Ext. Cab Step Side Tool box, bed rails HPP III, K/N, Flowmaster 285 Maxxis Mudders " If you can't drive the nail, get a bigger hammer" ( translation- Anything can be done with more power)

03-05-2003, 10:15 PM	#9
Piston Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 2,300	I love 96 and up vortec's. Heck they basicly make my paycheck from week to week. On average we do 3-4 GM intake gasket jobs every week. Thats no overstatment.... Mainly its the 4.3 and 5.7 vortec design (late 95+). Other than that, these still had the same problems as the pre 96 models. I believe there was another thread on this and I listed some of the common problems (large list) with these vehicles. All in all, I'd still say they are decent rides.... All manufactures have thier problems.

03-05-2003, 11:21 PM	#10
68_c10_on20s Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Waxahachie TX Posts: 773	intake i know about this problem and the pipe that rust out of the intake too...i heard this happens to all of em

03-18-2003, 01:57 PM	#11
BeAsTlYZ71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: austin(round rock), texas...ya'll Posts: 76	I would definetly go Vortec all the way. i have a 96 Z71 and it kicks ass with that vortec. my uncle has a 95 w/o the vortec and there is a huge difference in power between the two. Go with the vortec buddy.



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