What is Chevy Suburban Autoride?

What is Chevy Suburban Autoride?

Autoride is GM’s trademark name for their automatic load-leveling suspension and computer controlled shock system. The Autoride system provides for a great ride, but when the system fails it can leave a big hole in your pocketbook.

How old is a suburban autoride shock system?

Heavier-duty trucks like the Suburban or Yukon 2500, also referred to as ¾ ton, do not have the air ride, but still retain the variable shock valving. Because of the complexity of the system relative to its time period, and the age and mileage on these trucks that are approaching 20 years old, Autoride failures are very common.

How to replace your autoride shocks the right way?

If you are happy with how the Autoride system meets your needs as-is, we of course have 100% direct-fit replacements for the rear that will fit and perform exactly the same as OEM.

How can I get rid of service suspension?

To turn off the “Service Suspension” DIC message, I installed a resistor on each of the wires that used to connect to the Autoride shocks. The resistors are: 3.9 Ohm 25 Watt 5% wire wound. I bought these on Amazon.

What kind of suspension does a Chevy Tahoe have?

The Autoride suspension available on most full-size 2000-2014 General Motors Full-Size SUVs (RPO Code Z55) is a complex, and often misunderstood system. Autoride was available on most Chevy Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon (including XL and Denali), Cadillac Escalade (including ESV and EXT) and Chevy Avalanche.

Heavier-duty trucks like the Suburban or Yukon 2500, also referred to as ¾ ton, do not have the air ride, but still retain the variable shock valving. Because of the complexity of the system relative to its time period, and the age and mileage on these trucks that are approaching 20 years old, Autoride failures are very common.

When to replace the shock absorber on a GM SUV?

Replace the right front shock absorber solenoid connector using a new service connector (GM P/N 88986417).

If you are happy with how the Autoride system meets your needs as-is, we of course have 100% direct-fit replacements for the rear that will fit and perform exactly the same as OEM.

Can you replace air shocks with gas shocks?

These will retain the air ride control but replace the problematic electronic dampening with standard gas shocks. They will be a little more reliable than OEM, still retain a nice ride with the rear air springs and are a little easier to install.