Thinking of trading in the truck for a Tahoe...crazy?

[wwillson]

Because:

Thread 'GM now saying to use 0w40 in 21-24 6.2L'

Apr 24, 2025

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In the L87 engines GM will be replacing your 0w20 oil with 0w40.

• That John dude
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GM fixed the manufacturing problems with the 6.2L in June 2024. OP is talking about a new Suburban which wouldn't have the problem.

 

[PontiacHO]

GM fixed the manufacturing problems with the 6.2L in June 2024. OP is talking about a new Suburban which wouldn't have the problem.

That’s hopeful. The 5.3 is on the weak side for a big SUV. Axe me how I know…..

 

[tbm5690]

GM fixed the manufacturing problems with the 6.2L in June 2024. OP is talking about a new Suburban which wouldn't have the problem.

OP said used under 100k miles, roughly 2013-2019ish I believe is the generation he mentioned.

 

[fdcg27]

Buy a Toyota Sienna hybrid and tell yourself that you're on the cutting edge of the new wave.

 

[super20dan]

afm!

 

[addyguy]

No towing or off-roading, this is a job for a minivan. Also easier to ‘handle’ the short trips to work.

 

[Thermo1223]

How many persons will be in the vehicle at max capacity? Do you have children who would sit in third row while your in laws are in the second row? If so, you might consider a Suburban or Yukon XL for more room. I agree that a light duty trailer to accompany the SUV would fit all your needs.

6, maybe 7 but 4 could be teenagers. 13 & 16 yr old girls with their friends.

 

[Thermo1223]

Sounds like what would really suit your needs best is a minivan.

No 4WD, with is a requirement in PA with my hill. Sorry I wasn't specific about that.

 

[Rmay635703]

How much more is a suburban or xl. The extra cargo is so nice and I think the 2nd and 3rd row is more spread out too.

I remember back in the old days an older suburban 2wd diesel was a cheap ride

 

[MrStamper]

Honda odyssey

 

[edyvw]

No 4WD, with is a requirement in PA with my hill. Sorry I wasn't specific about that.

Sienna is AWD. And if no off roading or towing, best bet.

 

[RhondaHonda]

If getting the Tahoe or Yukon, get the Suburban or Yukon XL as others have said here. More 2nd and 3rd row room and more cargo space.

 

[4WD]

The 5.3L makes 355 HP and 383 PF torque - towing 5K is practical with these - even though it’s rated a fair amount higher … I have both the 6 speed and 10 speed - the extra gears brings a smooth delivery of power …
The 6.2L is only going to add fuel costs …

 

[joekingcorvette]

Why not the 6.2 in a new Suburban?

Because of the recall of 2021 to 2024 models. Owners have had a lot of problems with them and the recall suggests changing to a 40W oil.

 

[ATex7239]

The third row in the Tahoe is horrible and using it makes rear cargo space almost nonexistent. The Traverse is better in this regard. I’d bump up to the Suburban if you plan on putting anyone older than five years old in the third row. And I’d move over to a minivan if you don’t care what people think. As it is actually a better people hauler, drives better and is more economical.

 

[Thermo1223]

Sienna is AWD. And if no off roading or towing, best bet.

I get it but AWD isn't useful and I value the ground clearance. I tried to convince the wife to get a minivan before the Tiguan and you can see how that went.

 

[Rmay635703]

If getting the Tahoe or Yukon, get the Suburban or Yukon XL as others have said here. More 2nd and 3rd row room and more cargo space.

And virtually same fuel economy

 

[edyvw]

I get it but AWD isn't useful and I value the ground clearance. I tried to convince the wife to get a minivan before the Tiguan and you can see how that went.

That is why I said "if only pavement." They are absolutely useless off the pavement, no questions about that. I mostly ditched my 2015 Sienna bcs. that.

 

[Thermo1223]

That is why I said "if only pavement." They are absolutely useless off the pavement, no questions about that. I mostly ditched my 2015 Sienna bcs. that.

Well pavement in PA is optional even on the roads. We excel at vehicle swallowing holes.

 

[Speedbird001]

One thing to consider would be renting a Suburban for the days you need one.

Renting a few days, several times a year might be lower than Cost, taxes and such for trading/buying