Tahoe Questions
 

what is the difference between a LT and LTZ, big difference on the price, I am looking at 09-10's

thanks

Off hand I think the only main differences are you get auto-ride and can get the 6.2 V8 which is way more torquey and powerful then the 5.3 (there are other minor differences but those are the two main items I believe)

LTZs come w/ Autoride, chrome door handles/mirror covers/grill, power remote liftgate, heated washer fluid, Rainsense wipers, locking rear axle, second row heated leather power release seats, wood grain storage in front of console, 20" polished aluminum wheels, & third row seat. This is above the 3LT package. Not sure if that is all.

Our 2010 Ltz has everything above plus heated/ac front seats,six speed trans, the dash is wood grain,tow hitch cover, bucket middle row, I have put 6k on it in the last 4 months, drives like a dream, we had a 02 Lt we bought new before this one. The LTZ just look alot classier with all the chrome and 20's ,

Thanks, just started looking, wasnt aware of all the differences, so if I can swing it an LTZ is the way to go if I plan on towing.

We looked at alot of 2010s that did not have the tow package, I would not get one with out it, it has the trans coolers and that will help alot if you tow anything.

Make sure you find one with the 6.2 V8 as that's the only model you can get it in, mileage isn't that much worse then the 5.3 but you get a lot more power. I had a friend with a 2wd version and with a few bolt ons and tune the truck flat out hauled ass lol. The only thing I don't like is I don't think you can get HIDs on the Tahoe, I've seen the new gen Denalis without HIDs too but their an option on the Denali, kinda crazy for a truck that cost that much to not have it.

Our 6.2 LTZ is a very nice ride. Lots of power. Only problem so far was driver window draging. Servicre bul. issued I guess just greased track.
15 mpg

My 3LT came with everyting listed above except autoride and the chrome. I had to add the chrome grill, looks alot nicer. You need to look at the individual vehicle, a 3lt can be nearly as pimped out as the ltz. The 6.2 would be the reason for the ltz, not the creature comforts. I don't tow with mine. I get high 16's for fuel economy, so you only lose about 1 mpg going to the 6.2. Can't lose either way, I love the truck.

6.2 and 6 speed auto is just such a perfect combo for these trucks, I mean they are heavy trucks but with that power train they move around effortlessly and so easy to mod.

getting more serious in my search, I have only seen one LTZ that listed it with a 6.2, I noticed they discountinued the option in 2011 so i will probably have to get a 5.3, my wife wants white so it becomes very difficult to find everything in a used vehicle.

Are 3.42 gears automatically included with a tow package?

Also, what's the feedback on using a car seat with the bucket seats in second row?

Thanks

Got my son a 6.2 truck ltz. Big difference in 6.2 (detuned corvette motor) vs 5.3 in acceleration and pulling. Don't be scared of people saying it gets worst fuel mileage. Cruise set at 65 mph and dorm room junk in the rear we averaged 21.6 mpg on a 240 mile trip.

2x4 or 4x4? Best I have gotten is 18.1, once.

4x4, hypertech programmer, full dual exhaust. It is not the low gear model( can't think what that badge saids on the door panel of that model) do you have that model with the low gears?

Our LT came with autoride, sunroof, and tow package. LTZ must be the chrome door handles and the 6.2L. It was lowered about 3" so we had to remove the autoride. Ours had (just got rid of it a couple of months ago) the 5.3L got about 20mpg on the freeway. It wasn't not great to tow anything heavy with...6.2L would have been nice.

I have a 2010 LTZ 5.3. Any "easy" upgrades you guys would recommend to beef it up for towing? I don't tow anything very heavy or often, just a 25 bow rider on occasion. Any advice would be appreciated.

do NOT buy a tahoe from anyone named Danny or Tina

as you can see I ask way too many questions for a deal like that to happen to me

Just bought an '07 Denali with the 6.2 and bucket 2nd row seats. The 6.2 is a lot more motor than the 5.3. We had an Avalanche with the 5.3 and 3.73's and this Denali will run crcles arounds it, as far as power.

I think in the Tahoe's the 6.2 is somewhat rare, but it's standard in the Denali's.

As for the rear bucket's and a carseat, it's no problem. We actually prefer the buckets because it's easier to access the third row, especially with children. :drink:

I think 09' is when the Tahoe got the 6 speed auto for the 5.3, makes a massive difference... the ol' 4 speed is just mehhh. Makes the trucks feel barely adequate and geared too long. If anyone is looking for a used 5.3, find a 6 speed auto and you'll be glad you did over the cheaper price of say an 07'.

The 6.2's love mods though, few bolt ons and tune (which any good LS tuner can do) wakes these trucks up, they can flat out haul ass for their size lol. I do hate how the 3rd row doesn't fold flat like Fords ingenious setup, if you take it out then you have to store the seat and you have the groves and clips etc open from the seat. But I know they can't do the setup Ford has b/c of the live axle.

What are some of the basic mods guys are doing???

Tahoe Mods
 

Just had a tune done on my 05' Z-71. http://www.blackbearperformance.com/services.asp

Really woke the thing up. With a Banks Cold Air Intake. Justin has done close to 1000 tunes on tahoes. New or old he knows his stuff. They do tuning sessions all over the country or you can do the cable tune like I did. Collect the data on your lap top and send it to him. He will send you a new flashed PCM and off you go.

On the new stuff I've heard guys same he tightens up the shifts and hold the 4 cyl mode an additional 10-30 seconds and they are getting 20+mpg city.

Check out any of the tahoe/suburban forums and you will see people reviews. They all spit on box tuners compared to the Black Bear stuff.

Well Done Phragle....!!!:evilb:

Basically anything you can do anything to the truck motors just like the LS blocks in the vettes and others etc right down to headers. LS engines love to breathe, tune, exhaust, intake and it's like night and day difference compared to a stock 6.2

well we finally bought something, ended up with a 2010 Yukon SLT 4WD with 12k miles, it has the white diamond paint, 20" chrome rims, quad seats, sunroof, dvd's in headrest, we wanted a low mileage 09+ and just couldnt swing the extra 5-7K for an LTZ so this will have to do, I think we got a fair deal at $37K, my wife is very particular on what she wanted and she's happy so I'm happy