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What changes for the 2004 Tahoe?

Old Sep 2, 2003 | 02:05 PM
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Question What changes for the 2004 Tahoe?

My fiance's dad totaled is 2001 Tahoe and has been driving a rental car for a couple of weeks so that he can get a 2004 Tahoe instead of a 2003 because the dealer told him the exterior body style was going to change similar to the change the Silverado underwent for 2003. I've seen some news around the 'net that suggests otherwise. So basically his 2004 Tahoe will look the exact same as if he had gotten a 2003. Are there going to be any other changes? Or has his rental car driving the last couple of weeks pretty much gone to waste?
Old Sep 2, 2003 | 02:26 PM
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This what you want?

CHEVY TAHOE | New for 2004

Tire pressure monitor

Right-front passenger seat belt reminder

Hydroboost brakes

Traction assist available and includes locking rear differential

Newly designed 16-inch cast aluminum wheels

Newly designed 17-inch five-spoke aluminum wheels with 16-inch steel blackwall spare, available on LT models

17-inch all-season, blackwall tires P265/70R17

17-inch all-season, white outlined-letter tires P265/70R17

New 7-to-4-pin brake wiring adapter for Trailering Package

New exterior colors: Dark Blue Metallic (replaces Indigo Blue), Silver Birch (replaces Pewter Metallic) and Sport Red Metallic (replaces Redfire)

Emissions now include Massachusetts, Maine, New York or Vermont state requirements
No new sheetmetal...
Old Sep 2, 2003 | 02:27 PM
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That's my understanding as well.

Furthermore, there were relatively no changes from 2002 to 2003... except for a higher sticker price.
Old Sep 2, 2003 | 02:31 PM
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Originally posted by jg95z28
That's my understanding as well.

Furthermore, there were relatively no changes from 2002 to 2003... except for a higher sticker price.
Yeah but you can get $7-10,000 of sticker at most dealers...
Old Sep 2, 2003 | 02:37 PM
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Yeah but you can get $7-10,000 of sticker at most dealers...
True. However my point was the only difference between my base 2002 Tahoe LS and similarly equipped 2003 is the price. And most dealers won't deduct that much of the base model. My 2002 was stickered at almost $31k, and I got it for $29k, out the door.
Old Sep 2, 2003 | 02:45 PM
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The 2004 Has more HP

4.8L is now 285HP up form 275HP
5.3L is now 295HP up form 285HP

The silverado has the same changes.
Old Sep 2, 2003 | 03:10 PM
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Has torque changed?
Old Sep 2, 2003 | 04:42 PM
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WTH are "hydroboost brakes"???
Old Sep 2, 2003 | 08:11 PM
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Originally posted by SNEAKY NEIL
Has torque changed?
torque is up by 5 on each motor
Old Sep 2, 2003 | 08:38 PM
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Hydroboost brakes are a different type of power assist system.
Normal power brakes use engine vacuum for their power assist.
Hydroboost uses power steering fluid for the assist. The P/S reservoir is larger and it has another high pressure line out of the pump that leads to the booster and of course another return line back to the reservoir.
GM's been using them for years.
It helps in the transition from full throttle application (no engine vacuum) to a full panic stop (where full vacuum would be needed for full brake assist).
Old Sep 2, 2003 | 08:47 PM
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Originally posted by Z28x
The 2004 Has more HP

4.8L is now 285HP up form 275HP
5.3L is now 295HP up form 285HP

The silverado has the same changes.
10 HP huh? Hmmm.... I guess a K&N filter would be cheaper.
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The question is, how did they get that 10 hp?
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