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Old 10-03-2010, 12:23 PM
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Looking for any advice on what to watch for? Common problems or common things to check? Ill be looking for an awd model and its my first awd platform.

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Be prepared for 12 mpg or less.
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Common problems include trans failure,ignition switch,battery,rear diff noise,list goes on really...
I had a awd black one and got 12ish mpg city and 16ish hwy 65mph +...The 2wds are faster stock but on the street its about who has traction..
Id say the best years to get would be 06/07..

I hope to have another tbss again and it will be a white 06 2wd..
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Originally Posted by andrew383
Common problems include trans failure,ignition switch,battery,rear diff noise,list goes on really...
I had a awd black one and got 12ish mpg city and 16ish hwy 65mph +...The 2wds are faster stock but on the street its about who has traction..
Id say the best years to get would be 06/07..

I hope to have another tbss again and it will be a white 06 2wd..
Thanks for the info, workin on a trade for a black/black 06 awd.
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I love mine..only problems ive had is blowing a tranny and rear end whine a little bit...
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Originally Posted by NightmareTahoe
I love mine..only problems ive had is blowing a tranny and rear end whine a little bit...
Is that under stock power or modded??
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Tranny's have been known to fail under stock conditions..
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Originally Posted by andrew383
Tranny's have been known to fail under stock conditions..
A simple tune when it was stock and racing a c5 blew mine
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Originally Posted by andrew383
I hope to have another tbss again and it will be a white 06 2wd..
Like mine?https://ls1tech.com/forums/vehicle-c...les-clean.html
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Loved my 06 TBSS loaded! AWD was awesome but sucked in winter, got between 10-11 city and 12-15 hwy.
Had an electrical problem - dealer took it back and gave me a 2010 1500.

I would do anything to get back into an AWD TBSS.

Stock for stock including tires i would say the AWD is faster because with 2wd you spin a lot.


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