Straight from a GM ordering guide for 2006. Should be a very short model year, since the completely redesigned 2007 GMT-900's are due on dealer lots starting this January.

Tahoe:
Deletions
(D31) Mirror, inside rearview, manual day/night
(PCK) OnStar Plus Package
(R6Y) OnStar Plus Package discount not desired
(PDY) Safe and Secure Package
(R6X) Safe and Secure Package discount not desired
(UB1) Sound system with CD and cassette player
(NW7) Traction assist system, electronic
7-way to 4-way trailering adapter
(NR4) Transfer case

New Features
(PCV) Smart Select Package
(UB0) Sound system with CD player
(L59) Engine, Vortec 5300 V8 SFI Flex-Fuel is available on all equipment groups
Proactive Roll Avoidance enhancement on StabiliTrak

Changes
(B37) Vinyl floormats replace (B58) Carpeted floormats on 1SJ and 1SK
(DF5) Mirror, inside rearview is standard on all equipment groups
(UE1) OnStar is standard on all equipment groups
(UK3) Steering wheel, mounted controls is standard on all equipment groups
Visors have been changed to an extend-on-rod design
(JL4) StabiliTrak, stability control is standard on all equipment groups

Suburban:
Deletions
(D31) Mirror, inside rearview, manual day/night
(PCK) OnStar Plus Package
(R6Y) OnStar Plus Package discount not desired
(PDY) Safe and Secure Package
(R6X) Safe and Secure Package discount not desired
(UB1) Sound system with CD and cassette player
(U01) Lamps, amber roof marker
(DPF) Mirrors, outside rearview, power adjustable, heated, camper-style
(NYS) 4-wheel steering
(G86) Differential, limited slip
(NW7) Traction assist system, electronic
7-way to 4-way trailering adapter
(NR4) Transfer case

New Features
LTZ 1/2 ton 4WD Model
(PCV) Smart Select Package
(UB0) Sound system with CD player
(DPN) Mirrors, outside rearview, power adjustable, heated, manual folding and extending
Proactive Roll Avoidance enhancement on StabiliTrak

Changes
(B37) Vinyl floormats replace (B58) Carpeted floormats on 1SJ and 1SK
(DF5) Mirror, inside rearview is standard on all equipment groups
(UE1) OnStar is standard on all equipment groups
(UK3) Steering wheel, mounted controls is standard on all equipment groups
(UJ6) Tire pressure monitoring system is now standard on 3/4 ton Models
Visors have been changed to an extend-on-rod design
(JL4) StabiliTrak, stability control is standard on all equipment groups


By the way, here's pics of the new LTZ model:

That LTZ is sweet... Nice way to end the run of the current platform...

Both body styles will be sold for '06--just like back in '87 and '99.

nice rack!

I know this is off topic but when do the H3's come out? I know they will be offered with a manual and will get possibly 20 mpg but havent heard much else. I thought I saw somewhere that 4.56's will be an option. That be a cool option.

what price do they start around? 29,500???

Sorry, but it looks like a "parts bin" option. SS Wheels, Aftermarket looking step bars, and an Escy-chrome peice on the roof rack, all on a Z-71 Suburban.

Sorry for being harsh, but I am looking forward to seeing the new Burban.

They HAD to do something to spure some sales before the body change... If everybody waits because it's "more of the same" than that doesn't benefit the bottom line. I like that they gave it a "luxury" look to up the class a little. While I don't like the chrome, I can see where there's a market for those parts just by looing around at the LS and LT's runnin' around! I'm sure plenty of people would be happy with a higher "jumping off point".

Yep, exactly. That's what they did in 2000 by offering the Limited and the Z71 Tahoe.

Well, here's the '07 Suburban (albeit with camo):





As has been noted before, this is more of an evolutionary change than something radical, much like the C5 vette is to the new C6. A large part of the nose of this Chevy is obviously taken straight from the Cheyenne concept, but now with different headlights.

And now the 2007 Avalanche:
http://www.thecarconnection.com/images/gal.../9500_image.jpg
http://www.thecarconnection.com/zoom-image.../9501_image.jpg
http://www.thecarconnection.com/zoom-image.../9502_image.jpg

And the article:
http://www.thecarconnection.com/Enthusiast...S178.A8557.html

Where'd everyone go?

Not sure on my feelings about how the new vehicles will look... Cant wait to see what the final product looks like when the hit the dealers lots.

I was a little disappointed when I saw the preproduction ones. I guess it will eventually grow on me...just like the Avy look.

Can someone help me out. On the first post there is a deletion of option

(G86 Differential, limited slip)

Does this mean that G80s are now standard. I'll be honest I have never heard of the G86 option. Does this apply to Tahoes too?

And for the Tahoe:

Deletion - (NR4) Transfer case??? How can this be, are they coming out with a new trans case code or something?


~Matt

The G86 was the limited slip diff that went with the Quadrasteer. Since that is going away, the G86 was no longer an option. As for the NR4 transfer case, it is probably a consolidation issue.

Interesting, thanks CG!

Whats nice is that if we wanted to, with a simple few addons we can update our trucks tastefully.

SS Chrome rims(20's)
Chrome Escalade handles
Chrome step bars
and delete the fender flares which I think we all like and wouldnt do anyways.

Other than that what is nice is that they still look like the current Z71 truck and they dont make ours look old..

Nice info!

Will there be any new colors for 07?

When I backtrack those image URL's, the directory they are under is titled "escalade." Even more interesting, when I search the autospies website for "tahoe" I get two articles titled "part 1" that have pictures of the new escalade, however when I click on the link they both contain text talking about the new Tahoe.

Either way, here's an unmasked picture of the Tahoe.

Looks like an Expedition ate a Trailblazer.

Agreed. Definitely looks like Chevy took a step down with this one. I have been wondering if my car will lose attention once the new body style comes out, looks like we don't have many worries in that dept though.

-Matt

edited:

my bad - im a dumbarse!!

First post of this thread.