2007 and newer Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon

jnt

I thought the Janesville, WI just started to build new Tahoes in the last 2-3 months. So it will take this plant sometimes to ramp up to full speed regardless of parts. I was told the Arlington plant was a first plant to build new Tahoes.

jt

73shark

Anyone hear when Z71 will be available?

rsjohn

Arlington plant started building the first week in Dec. 2005. Janesville plant start building jan 9 2006. by Jan. 27,2006 Janesville was up to full line speed build 1,100 trucks a day.

promo3d

My wife and I just ordered our 07 Tahoe 4x4 3LT w/ DVD, Navigation, rear view camara and locking rear diff and some other gadgets. The dealer told me there is still a constraint on the rear view camara and navigation system. Basically, we were told 8-12 weeks before we would have the Tahoe.

I hope he was just being conservative.

peedy

Im not sure what is going on with the Nav and rear camera but mine is working fine without problems of any kind...I opted for a DVD system in the console with two screens in the headrest...The overhead DVD monitor that comes with the factory system is pissy and would not pay the money for that....Cant complain much though since the dealer through my dvd system and dual screens in for free

jay_24

March February Year to date
Ford Explorer 17,157 24,858 46,716
Chevrolet Tahoe 16,580 13,815 45,104

Tahoe is #2 seeling SUV right now. Year to date about 12,000 more Tahoes have been sold in 2006 compared to 2005.

awf_axis

What are the numbers for the different divisions on the same base model?

Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade
vs.
Explorer/Aviator

jay_24

Here are more numbers. The Tahoe really should be compared to the Expedition. I posted the Explorer since its the #1 selling SUV. When like models are combined. The Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade is #1, followed by the Trailblazer/Envoy/Rainer.

March February Year-to-date

Chevrolet Tahoe 16,580 13,815 45,104
GMC Yukon 5,967 6,377 14,398
Cadillac Escalade 3,955 2,722 8,145

Ford Expedition 8,220 9,489 20,828
Lincoln Navigator 2,405 2,722 5,994

Ford Explorer 17,157 24,858 46,716
Lincoln Aviator 518 1,814 1,554

Chevrolet TrailBlazer 16,224 20,717 43,386
GMC Envoy 7,101 9,883 17,653
Buick Rainier 2,232 1,420 4,647

07tahoeguy

The Dealership finally fixed the rattle/scratching noise I kept hearing above my head. The first time they reinstalled the headliner and insulation, but after that the noise got worse. They figured out it was the wire that ran to he temp sensor unit in the ceiling. They insulated and tied down the wire, that seemed to do it. As soon as I returned home from having my Tahoe in and out of the shop all week, the dash and DIC went off like a pinball machine. Stated my stabilitrack needs service and then disabled it. Took it back to the dealer that night, this morning they called and said the stabilitrack computer has failed and was probably bad from the factory. Good news is that they know what is wrong with it, bad news is they don't have a replacement computer for it and have no clue when they will. They contacted a district manager at GM to try and get me an answer. I love my new Tahoe, but wish I would have waited a year to buy one now.

pocitelli

I just did my first wax of my new Tahoe and I highly recommend Meguiares new NXT wax. This was the easiest waxing job ever. It goes on easy and then once it dries to a haze, it rubs off and buffs easier than anything I've ever used before. I finished my entire suv in one hour. Check it out, it's a great product. link title

nacho07

Thanks about to wax my new Tahoe and am glad you posted as i head to the store.

golfer11

Mine is built but not shipped. Anyone got/seen one?

rockin_ltz

Hey 07Tahoeguy...You're lucky your problems are only with the stabilitrack!! I had the same issue with my LTZ but it also said to service the traction control along with the stabilitrack! Had the truck into the dealership and they too are waiting on the computer modules for these problems. Sounds like it's a known fault and I'm sure there will be more owners experiencing this problem!

My problems happened on the 2nd night I had the truck...Kind of aggravating on a $50K vehicle if you ask me!!!

nacho07

Pocitelli did you use 1 bottle to wax the Tahoe?

pocitelli

nacho07. You only need one bottle. You just put on a thin layer so one bottle will last you several applications.

07tahoeguy

My Tahoe is still at the dealership, by Monday they should have an idea when the module will be shipped. I can still drive the vehicle, problem is my wife will not because stailitrack was the selling point that made her comfortable driving the suv. Did your dealer every get any idea how long it would be before they finally get the part?

rockin_ltz

My Dealership had told me that they would have the parts in about a week, but that was 2 weeks ago. I haven't done any follow up calls so I really don't know when they are expecting these modules.

My wife is the one who drives our new LTZ (however she does let ME drive it when we go somewhere together )...And I don't think she knows that neither the stabilitrack or traction control is not working. However, from what the dealership told me, they are only not working when the lights come on and the display is giving the message to service them. The service manager told me that if you turn the truck off and restart it...That it resets the module and things will once again be working. They originally tried to push this issue off as a "glitch" and that's all I had to do to fix the problem. I told the service manager "Bad Answer"!!! I didn't pay this much money for a "glitch"!

Hopefully they'll get these parts soon...I'll let you know more when to expect these parts if I can find out from them.

Karen_S

A reporter seeks to interview recent buyers of the Chevy Tahoe and Hummer H1. Please respond to jfallon@edmunds.com before Wednesday, April 26, 2006 with your daytime contact info and a few words about your decision to buy the vehicle.

Thanks,
Jeannine Fallon
Corporate Communications
Edmunds.com

07tahoecop

I just bought a billet grill for my 2007 Tahoe from EBAY. $76. bucks plus $28 shipping. It came in 5 days. I installed it in 45 mins and it looks fantastic. It installs over the existing grill. Four screws and nuts with the brakets that come with the grill. What a difference...trust me!!!! Its looks great!!!

mlm4

These numbers must include the 2006 models. Also the Aviator is no longer in production so what's selling must be leftover dealer stock, but you didn't include Mountaineer. Expedition in terms of size and price falls in between Tahoe and Suburban; hard to compare as apples-to-apples.

stever

Here's a blurb from last month about Yukon sales:

Motown Surprise: GM Relishes in Strong SUV Sales (Inside Line)

Steve, Host

jay_24

Expedition is almost identical in size to the Tahoe. 3" inches in length and wheelbase is the only diff. Thats as apples to apples as it can get.

Exterior Tahoe Expedition
Length 202 in. 205.8 in.
Width 79 in. 78.7 in.
Height 76.9 in. 76.6 in.
Weight 5527 lbs. 5607 lbs.
Wheel Base 116 in. 119 in.

Interior Tahoe Expedition
Front Headroom 41.1 in. 39.7 in.
Rear Headroom 39.2 in. 39.8 in.
Front Shoulder Room 65.3 in. 63.4 in.
Rear Shoulder Room 65.2 in. 64.3 in.
Front Hip Room 64.4 in. 63 in.
Rear Hip Room 60.6 in. 62.4 in.
Front Leg Room 41.3 in. 41.2 in.
Rear Leg Room 39 in. 38.7 in.

mlm4

Short term news is positive, but is it sustainable? Two months' data isn't very much. Seems the market has shifted well towards the cross-overs.

stever

Yep, I think GM was surprised by the numbers as well. The way gas prices are going, the shift may pass cross-overs to subcompacts!

Steve, Host

jay_24

However many of the crossovers are only getting 22 to 25mpg. The new Tahoe is rated at 22mpg(2wd) or 21(4wd). Not much of a difference. If you toys that need to be pulled, the crossovers hardly cut it.

Now at the same time, I've been researching Honda Civics... so I know what you mean on gas prices.

Note to Host: Edmunds has hwy mpg at 18 for the 07 Tahoe. Needs updating....

alston28

What is the source of these numbers? Can you get them on the web? Thanks.

07tahoeguy

Hey rockin,

Got an update today on my Tahoe. District manager for GM was contacted by my dealer and told the fact that they can not get the replacement modules was unacceptable to both the dealer and myself. Manager went direct to the part supplier and had it shipped to the dealer. It arrived today and they are attempting to get it installed and running for pickup tonight. My dealer is the number #1 in the state for car sales volume that may have helped. Good luck with your LTZ. :shades:

jay_24

I'll guess you mean sales numbers.

aicautosite

73shark

What brand did you get? Sounds like you got a good deal!

stever

Thanks, I'll send in a Contact us form from the help link. Chevrolet.com agrees with you.

Anyone can send a Contact form, so anytime you see something that needs updating, like the mpg, please let us know.

Steve, Host

rockin_ltz

Hey 07tahoeguy...I can only wish my local dealership was as good as yours. I was waiting to update you tonight on what happened to me.

Dealership called me late yesterday afternoon and said all my parts were in so I scheduled an appointment for first thing this morning. Got a call this afternoon that my "Z" was ready and that I can pick it up. I asked my Service Tech what they did to it...And he said that they did NOT replace the module as they said they were going to do, but instead since no other "events" showed on their computer diagnostics, they searched and supposedly found an issue with a ground wire!!! They said they contacted GM and was told to NOT replace the module but instead fix the grounding issue and have me "watch" the vehicle closely to see if I have this event take place again!!!!

The Tech told me that the module costs about $1,400 and they (GM) didn't want to start replacing them in everybody's truck if the problem really is only a grounding issue. Not to sure I believe my Tech but I guess I will give him benefit of the doubt.

They also didn't fix my dash as they said that GM still had not sent them any of the replacement clips that are needed to hold it down correctly. From what I was told, this is a common problem and is known by GM that it needs to be fixed...Just like the "L" window molding coming loose on the outside rear doors/windows. Was told that I would be notified as soon as GM supplies them with the parts to fix these 2 items.

I will keep a close watch on my module issues and immediately report any new findings that I have. If anybody else out there has an issue like mine and 07tahoeguy's please let me know.

rockin_ltz

Hey Yukon7...Had my LTZ in the shop today for some what was supposed to be "repair" work (see my posts above to 07tahoeguy). While it was there, I had them install one of the facia covers. $118 later I have it installed and it looks great...HOWEVER, it's VERY FLIMSY and can easily be moved around and knocked off center.

Is your's this way too??

Is there anybody else out there that has this facia installed and it's not very sturdy? Based on the service and answers I've been getting from my local Service Department (again, see my post above) I'm kind of wondering if they may have just half A$$ed installed this cover!!!

If you all could let me know how snug/secure your rear facia cover is I would greatly appreciate it.

rockin_ltz

I was wondering if anybody else has noticed that whenever they put their A/C in the "recycle air" mode...You can still smell the air from outside?

In all my prior and current vehicles (Honda and Ford) whenever the air was in this mode it entirely eliminated ANY outside air from coming in.

The reason I ask is because when I'm following another vehicle that has a bad exhaust problem or going through an area where the outside air is being polluted...I can still smell the odor!! I have never had this problem before with my other vehicles and my dealer says that it's "normal"! Based on some of the other answers they have given me...I don't really believe them.

Can somebody help me out here as I really don't think I should be smelling anything (or maybe just BARELY smelling it) when my A/C is in the recycle mode.

Thanks in advance for anybody's help with this..........

07ltz

Has anyone with a new 07' Tahoe had any poroblems with the 2nd row bench seat? I am having a hard time getting the seatback up once I fold back down the seat. It seems to work better when I slam the seat back down in place but still does not work all the time. I have to put the seat up and down a few times before it allows me to fold the seatback up to its normal position. I don't seem to have any problems with the bucket seats however. Any solutions or known problems out there?? Thanks in advance!

felder

I like my new 07 tahoe LTZ but when I turn the steering wheel from a stopped position, it makes an awful squeaking sound. Not sure if it is the steering wheel or the steering wheel shaft. Anyone else have this problem?

rsjohn

Not hearing the sound I am guessing. there is a rubber boot on the steering shaft under the hood. the boot rubs the shaft and causes it to squeak. It all depent how bad it is to repair it. Little lube or replace the boot all depends. hope this helps.

rsjohn

It sound like your right rear latch is handing up on the 2nd seat. There two ways to fix this. On the floor you have two horse shoe clamp that the seat clamp on to. You might want to bend the inside clamp right side to the front of the truck. Or adjust the seat cables it take just a minor adjustment. If the dealer don,t know how to fix it. have them contract lear seating and they can give repair fix.

pocitelli

07ltz. I had the same problem on my 2nd bench seat. It took me about 3 minutes to get the seat back up again. I think it just needs a little breaking in. After flipping it up and slamming it down a few times, it seemed to work better.

awf_axis

I have an '07 Escalade, and it has a similar issue. The service tech says it is a safety issue. Unless the seat base is fulled latched, the backrest won't go up, so that a passenger won't be catapulted upward should there be a frontal collision (assuming the rear floor latch isn't properly locked). Even with the seat belt on, there could be enough upward movement to squash your spine before the lapbelt stopped the motion.

Dave

stever

The Tahoe mpg numbers are in the queue to get updated. Thanks again for for the heads up!

Steve, Host

shawnhackett

I've had my 07 Tahoe LTZ (4WD 5.3L) for 4,000 miles and get about 14 MPG in town (13.5 with a lot of stop and go and sitting with the air on) and right at 19 MPG highway (3 hours on highway at about 75 mph).

I'm fine with that! The highway MPG is better than my V6 QX-4.

I've been running 93 octane in the Tahoe since the beginning. Since the price difference is only 6% more than regular unleaded, why not pay a little more for the best performance?

I did have someone tell me it would do more harm than good using 93 octane if it only calls for 87, but I couldn't see how. Any thoughts?

elias

using anything more than 87 octane is a complete waste of $ - provides ZERO benefit unless engine is tuned for high octane. ZERO performance benefit. but i bet the only harm it could cause is more difficult cold-starts.
maybe it's worth it for some folks to burn high-octane in their Tahoes just for the placebo effect !

rat55chevy

For those that have installed these or had them installed, does yours fit snug to the bumper? I had the dealer install one today, the bottom is tight but the top is approximately 1" away from the bumper.

blckislandguy

GM doesn't need me to say it, but IMHO the '07 Tahoe is a homerun. Looks, handling, mileage, etc. etc. For what people buy them for and do with them, they can't be beat. I say this as a Porsche Cayenne owner who while I love the Porsche wished he could also have a good '0l American SUV that you could throw sacks of lime into at Home Depot, drive on absolutely rotten days and not worry about some clown hitting you, and if you used Mobil1 with regular oil changes run it out to 150K before you dumped it. Resale? Who cares, you are going to USE it up.

It does seem to me though that the average price paid for a loaded Tahoe just went up from maybe 31K to 41K after all the pushing and shoving is over with.

shawnhackett

They drilled the holes too close to the outside of the bumper. I installed mine and did the same thing. The drill pattern that comes with it is about one cm off!

They can't re-drill the holes further back now in the same place. I tried "rigging" mine and broke one of the plastic attachments off. So much for my 80 bucks!

They might be able to drill new holes in both the cover holder and the bumper.

rat55chevy

So....... until Chevrolet admits the install template is wrong, I have a color keyed flapper to cover my trailer hitch? At least yours was only $80! They charged me $40 to install it.

rockin_ltz

Hey rat55...I had posted this exact question just a few posts back. My facia is also very flimsy and loose fitting almost to the point of where it doesn't look like the top part is attached into the brackets. I too had mine installed by my dealership and total cost was $118.00!!

I took the truck back this morning to show it to my service tech and he said that that's the way it's supposed to be. I'm kind of getting tired of their "excuses" so maybe when I get their Customer Service Survey I'll really let them have it this time.

Think I'll print out the comments here on the forum about the pattern being off slightly and take it down to them...They better fix it and fix it right or they may be starting to deal with an "unhappy" customer.

nacho07

I installed mine myself using the template and mine has a gap of about 1/2 inch on top. I thought i had messed up but if the teplate is wrong maybe i didnt. If i had it installed at the dealer i would definetely complain, they should know how to install it the right way.

shawnhackett

Looks like the template is wrong for everyone!

So if anyone else is considering installing the rear fascia, make sure you (or the dealer) installs it about a half-inch back toward the vehicle than what the template shows.

dardson1

I tried Shell's VPower premium in one tank last month in my 06 Tahoe 2wd Z71. For reasons I don't understand, my milage went down 10%. I know there are many variables, but I typically top-off my tank so I know I'm comparing apples and apples. I divide miles by fuel and check it every tank. I get low to mid 15's with regular and got 14.3 with the high dollar Shell. Go figure, but I'm back on regular. For the record, I think these trucks get amazingly respectable milage. I drove a Toyota minivan (2001) for 18 months trying to be PC. The darn thing maybe got a mile per gallon better than a Tahoe (nevermind the lofty promises on the Toyota MPG window sticker.) I love these darn trucks.

ps. my wife's 04 Lexus RX330 that weighs 10%+ less gets almost 20% better milage but with premium fuel. If you do the math the costs difference is tiny. Pound for pound the Tahoe is more efficient (driven conservatively as I do).