Buying a used Z71 Tahoe

[Ajay]

Hi all,

Sorry if this topic has already been beaten to death but I am a new forum member that is determined to own a 2005 or newer Z71 Tahoe by this time next month. I would appreciate any advise or recommendations for options and year. I have heard that the 2005 and newer doesn't have the piston slap problem. I plan to use the vehicle for a daily driver and for towing my boat short distances. Boat is a 20' bowrider on a single axle trailer with brakes. Other then that I'm just looking for dependable transportation in the snow.

Any comments would be appreciated!

 

[burbanman03]

piston slap

they fixed the piston slap problem in 03. my 00 and 02 tahoes had it but my 03 burban does not just a FYI.

also in my personal opinion i would stay away from the ones that have the autoride on them. only because we thay go out it is a chunk of loot to fix them

 

[Rafael]

I dont think you can get autoride on a Z71.

My advice is to get a tranny fluid cooler if you are towing.

 

[73shark]

4.10 axle ratios also.