Originally Posted by chinee
Originally Posted by krismoriah72
....or can inject some lively conversation into these results...
I would like to hear the tale of ownership in your 300K.. repairs? mpg? weak points? timing belts?
I am considering one of these as a replacement for my 2003 Suburban.
This truck has been good to me over the last 16.5 years, I do not hesitate to recommend. Pulling out my maintenance log... only listing the major stuff and not regular maintenance items. Purchased new in Oct 2002. MPG when new-16-17, now 13-14. Big ticket iems bolded. It's a people mover, not a bushwhacker or off-roader.
Dec 2004 . 55K . Transmission flush, Spark plugs, replaced with platinum (unnecessary, but did it anyway)
Dec 2005 . 82K . Lower Ball Joints (recall)
May 2006 . 91K . Front rotors replaced
Oct 2006 . 100K . Timing belt, water pump, thermostat
Dec 2006 . 106K . Transmission flush
Oct 2010 . 199K . Timing belt, serpentine, water pump, tensioner pulley, transmission flush
Aug 2011 . 210K . Electric Fan for AC on radiator
Feb 2012 . 233K . Spark plugs, replaced with iridium. Replaced alternator, starter, valve cover gaskets.
Jun 2012 . 240K . Throttle lever assembly
Sep 2012 . 244K . Rear rotors replaced
Nov 2012 . 250K . Replaced radiator, hoses, serpentine belt, (intermittent stuttering started)
Jan 2013 . 252K . PCV valve, plugs back to standard, cleaned MAF, Seafoam, cleaned throttle body, replaced fuel filter (stuttering continued, I was considering that this was the end of my ownership)
Feb 2013 . 255K . Driver's side Throttle position sensor, Transmission input shaft seal (stuttering solved)
May 2014 . 280K . Airbag recall, Lower fan shroud, timing belt, water pump
Oct 2014 . 289K . Front Brake rotors
Jan 2015 . 295K . Rear brake rotors (since learned that I should have torqued the nuts correctly instead of just strong-arming them on. That might have contributed to the early warpage compared to OEM)
Apr 2016 . 306K . Spark plugs replaced with the Platinums.
Apr 2016 . 306K . Ignition coils just started failing. Got replacements from Amazon, and I have one fail every 3-5K miles or so. Lifetime warranty so the Amazon seller has been sending me replacements every time.
Nov 2017 . 322K . Throttle Position sensor replaced. Code P0121
Apr 2019 . 330K . Shifter lever assembly replaced.
Numerous oil changes and brake pads, one brake fluid flush, 3 coolant changes, batteries every 3-4 years, and tires every 40-50K miles.
I thought I would have gotten rid of the Sequoia before now, and I regret not doing regular transmission fluid changes. My last change was in 2010 at 199K... I'm afraid to touch the transmission fluid at this point.
This is about a good a point as any to compare and contrast a Sequoia vs a Tahoe/Suburban..
MPG- about the same.. i am around 14mpg.
Maintenance- Knock Sensors, oil pressure sensor, alternator, water pump. I also replaced the shocks at 230K. Had both front calipers seize as well. Fan Clutch. Dash Cluster replaced.
I will keep my eyes out for a lower mileage Sequoia..
FWIW my 2003 Suburban does not feel tired/worn out at 250K. Perhaps if i add 100K miles more to match yours more things will arise.