CPT Nervous
Grandmaster
230k on my 1998 V6 Explorer 4x4. Transmission needed rebuilt at 160k, and it just went out again, I think it may be the transfer case. I am getting no power to the wheels at all. When I had it rebuilt in 2011, I could still drive it, but it wouldn't shift into 3rd. This one definitely has some "character." Sometimes I driver her just a little to hard, and she has the scars to prove it. I will absolutely be fixing the transmission issue. I love it too much to let it go.All brands will produce an occasional turd. We all know this.
Miles and maint is across the board on "ALL" makes regardless.
I bought CKW a spanking new 2 door Yukon in 97. Last year of the full size 2 door. Loaded out with the full package. I knew the transmissions of the day were good for 85/95K regardless so I serviced it every year and squeezed 115K out of it. We towed with it and did not baby that rig in the least.
Normal issues with the Vortec or any other engine. Did the tune up at 95K....belts when scheduled. Water pump at 9oK....and of course the manifold gasket failure forgot the mileage but yes it failed. Put over 150K on the clock and it was standing tall when we let it go.
So how many moles was on your Chevy and what year was it. Cant call out a turd with out more back story.....
135k on my 1999 V8 Explorer.
140k on my 2006 V6 Explorer.