Check Engine Light

[Capt.Chris84]

Hi there, I dont own a Tahoe yet but im looking at one that is a 1997 LT, Dude says the ABS light is on and the Check Engine Light is on. I dont know anything about Tahoes but a friend of mine had a GMC almost same year and He had same problem, ended up just being the O2 sensor, Is there a typical problem with Tahoes (Like the O2 sensor) or could this be a can of worms? Car has 200K miles but im told its in great condition.. Thanks for your help!

 

[79powerwagon]

Not a problem with the truck, it's a problem of the truck having 200k on it. Just fix the sensors (once you determine which ones they are) and reset the computer, and keep driving it.

 

[sasquatch094]

could i ask how much youll be buying this truck for? 200,000!. i mean its not ALOT but yet it is. has any major repairs been done to it recently?

 

[Capt.Chris84]

200k miles, sink or swim

Guy want 2300.00 for it. I think its a grat deal, just has a rip in the driverside leather seat, you guys think its worth it?

 

[79powerwagon]

My 95 Yukon with 156k on it I got for nothing. As a matter of fact, the state ended up sending me a $10.00 check for overpayment of fees by the dealer I got it from! And no tears in the leather anywhere (go figure!)!

Miles should be of no real concern for any vehicle. Maintenance should be.

 

[sasquatch094]

maintenance and RUST if you live up north.. but yea miles has alot to do with stuff.. yes i know you can run a motor to the 300s but why not spend an arm and get something perhaps with a little less miles. down the road it might bite u in the Ass

 

[Capt.Chris84]

I agree, I live in NH but im moving to NC and need a reliable car.. 2300 isnt much for me but i currently have a 95 Jeep Cherokkee, 237k miles and the tranny knocks... thing is ready to **** out on me so im thinking im gonna get a better run for my money putting the 2300 twards a new car rather than sink it in that PoS LOL

 

[sasquatch094]

sorry to just like change your mind, but if i were u, id rather put it in a more reliable car.. i just bought an 01 grandprix for 1400 that needs nothing, 130 on it and passenger rocker has tiny bit of rust. but the whole car underneath is clear as a whistle.. just shop around, you might want something with better mpgs hehe..

 

[NYrr496]

I have 224,000 miles on my 98 Yukon, but I've owned it since 53,000 so I know it's had regular service.

 

[Capt.Chris84]

What is the MPG on the 97 tahoe? Im not to concerned with gas, i dont drive much. But I like suvs and i rock climb so im constantly off of the beaten path ya-know lol

 

[1999HOE]

cmon sas leave em alone ....we can mold em into a bonafide tahoe lover and have em revive a fallin beast with 200k on her

 

[sasquatch094]

haha sorry i get 10 to 11 on my 95 hoe..