Are there any issues with the Chevy Suburban air suspension?

Are there any issues with the Chevy Suburban air suspension?

Such a big vehicle, however, asks a lot of its suspension. Chances are, if your Suburban has more than about 80,000 miles on it, you’ve already faced at least one issue with the air suspension. That’s okay. You’re not alone. Many others have come out to find their ChevySurburban sagging in the rear, or leaning to one side.

Is there a way to bypass front Autoride shocks?

If you replace the struts with non electronic versions you will need to install the resistor to make sure no warning lights come on. I cut the factory plug off of the vehicle side and soldered the resistor in place. So far so good with about 3000 miles with the resistors. Saved me huge money.

How to bypass shocks on a Chevy Tahoe?

The shaking ended up being a bad tire and a broken control arm and loose ball joint. Long story but the resistors work perfect to bypass the electronic suspension for the front struts. And I don’t think anything with the suspension components will set off the stability warning light.

What kind of suspension kit do I need for MY Suburban?

I installed this kit on my 2001 Chevy Suburban 4wd LT w/Autoride with 210k miles. The kit was installed in conjunction with the Moog 81071 Coil Spring Set and it now rides like a truck. Installation was straight forward and took about 4.5 hours and I received no suspension codes post installation.

The shaking ended up being a bad tire and a broken control arm and loose ball joint. Long story but the resistors work perfect to bypass the electronic suspension for the front struts. And I don’t think anything with the suspension components will set off the stability warning light.

If you replace the struts with non electronic versions you will need to install the resistor to make sure no warning lights come on. I cut the factory plug off of the vehicle side and soldered the resistor in place. So far so good with about 3000 miles with the resistors. Saved me huge money.

I installed this kit on my 2001 Chevy Suburban 4wd LT w/Autoride with 210k miles. The kit was installed in conjunction with the Moog 81071 Coil Spring Set and it now rides like a truck. Installation was straight forward and took about 4.5 hours and I received no suspension codes post installation.

Which is Suncore air shock absorbers for Z55 suspension?

Suncore’s 109G-14-R-PAIR Passive Air Shock Absorbers Conversion Kit changes out the expensive electronic air shocks with passive shocks for your Z55 Auto Ride Suspension.

What kind of rear air suspension does GM use?

The key to their functionality is the GM AutoRide rear air suspension. AutoRide comes standard on the GMC Yukon Denali and Yukon XL Denali. The system is also standard on the Cadillac Escalade, Escalade EXT and Escalade ESV, on which it is known as Road Sensing Suspension.

What to do if your Chevy Suburban air bag is faulty?

A troubled air bag leads to a faulty compressor very quickly. When you take your Chevrolet Suburban to a dealership, they will likely want to fix up your air suspension, replacing it piece by piece. This is great for their bottom line, but not yours.

What to do if your air suspension is failing?

If you suspect that it may be having a problem, have the vehicle’s suspension inspected by a professional technician, such as one from YourMechanic. They can determine if the vehicle needs an air suspension compressor replacement, or if any other repairs are needed.

Such a big vehicle, however, asks a lot of its suspension. Chances are, if your Suburban has more than about 80,000 miles on it, you’ve already faced at least one issue with the air suspension. That’s okay. You’re not alone. Many others have come out to find their ChevySurburban sagging in the rear, or leaning to one side.

Are there air shocks on my Chevy Tahoe?

I believe my rear shocks have had it (156,000 miles and never changed) I thought I had “autoride” but in reading several posts, it looks like that includes air shocks on all 4 wheels. I replaced the front shocks recently and they had no air or electrical connections.

The product is also standard on the Cadillac Escalade, Escalade EXT and Escalade ESV on which it is known as Road Sensing Suspension. GM also offers Autoride as an option for the Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe and Avalanche 1500, and an option for the GMC Yukon XL 1500.

A troubled air bag leads to a faulty compressor very quickly. When you take your Chevrolet Suburban to a dealership, they will likely want to fix up your air suspension, replacing it piece by piece. This is great for their bottom line, but not yours.