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Originally Posted by Johnie
My 30 year old 4runner is about to lay down on me, and the family has gotten bigger. Time to purchase something a bit larger and newer, and I think a 10th generation '99-'06 4x4 suburban will do it. This is way out of my wheelhouse so I've been sifting through the forum to educate myself.
Here is what I've heard of so far:
Wheel hubs
Stepper motors
Fuel system problems due to filter and pump in the tank (PIA to service)
Computer related issues I'd lump together as tune up maintenance stuff
What else would be a common problems to watch out for? Thanks!
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Front Wheel Hubs...Yep those wear out.
Cluster Stepper Motors are a common issue, '06 models seem less effected....My '06 has the factory Cluster still.
Fuel system problems....'99-'03 have fuel pump longevity issues....The Filter is on the Frame on these models, '05-'06 with the filter in the tank are a lot more reliable.
Computer issues? The PCM on these trucks is probably the most reliable PCM ever manufactured!
Water intrusion into the Knock Sensor cavities.
A/C compressor failures, "Random"
Transfer Case Pump Rub....Look it up, Install a Pump Rub kit before it rubs a hole in the Magnesium case half, Also make sure a hole is not already there & "JB Weld" patches.
Parking brake shoes.
Blend door motors.
Intermediate Steering Shaft rattles.