Hi all,
New to the forum and am here because I am looking at purchasing a 07-09 Envoy Denali. I'm coming off the last 13 years with my 01 Platinum Edition Bravada and it's been a great, reliable vehicle.
I figured the 5.3l envoy would be at least as solid as the Bravada but have come across some scary stories involving lifters collapsing due to a fuel management system I didn't even know existed on these vehicles, ultimately causing thousands of dollars in repair bills.
The ones I am looking at have between 60k-85k miles on them and appear to be in good/very good condition but pictures always make things look great.
Anyhow, I'm now second guessing purchasing one but from what I can tell it seems like this collapsing lifter problem can be completely avoided by simply disconnecting the fuel management system, is this true?
Secondly, are there any other major telltale things to look for on these vehicles? I want to do the best I can to avoid buying a money pit.
Thanks for any advice
New to the forum and am here because I am looking at purchasing a 07-09 Envoy Denali. I'm coming off the last 13 years with my 01 Platinum Edition Bravada and it's been a great, reliable vehicle.
I figured the 5.3l envoy would be at least as solid as the Bravada but have come across some scary stories involving lifters collapsing due to a fuel management system I didn't even know existed on these vehicles, ultimately causing thousands of dollars in repair bills.
The ones I am looking at have between 60k-85k miles on them and appear to be in good/very good condition but pictures always make things look great.
Anyhow, I'm now second guessing purchasing one but from what I can tell it seems like this collapsing lifter problem can be completely avoided by simply disconnecting the fuel management system, is this true?
Secondly, are there any other major telltale things to look for on these vehicles? I want to do the best I can to avoid buying a money pit.
Thanks for any advice