2015 Suburban issues / best way to offload

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213 Grove
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9:19a, 3/20/26
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Whats the best way to offload a 2015 Suburban with 225k miles that is having major transmission issues and now overheating?

Transmission had a slight hitch in it over the last few months and we decided to drive it until it died. We left it at our house during a 10 day ski vacation and when we got back started it up and immediately the transmission started slipping and not shifting gears. Asked my wife to stop driving it as we have a 3rd car but she did it anyways and now she received a reading that the engine is overheating, AC turns off, and when she turns off the car the radiator fans keep going for a while.

Needless to say time to offload this one. Whats the best way? Any chance I get any money for it? Has pretty much newer tires, just did a full brake job on it last June as well. Was hoping it was going to make it to the end of this year.
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11:15a, 3/20/26
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Facebook Marketplace as a mechanic special?

How old is the battery? If it's old, 10 days sitting in the heat could potentially cause issues. 'd consider swapping that and seeing if the electrical gremlins resolve. If so, change out the transmission fluid and see if it helps the slipping.
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12:33p, 3/20/26
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Transmission sounds like the dreaded 2015-2020 Chevy Tahoe/Suburban torque converter failure. $7-12k to repair/replace. Been there. Not worth it if you're ready to get rid of it. A bad thermostat is probably causing the radiator fan/ac issue. Had that issue as well on my '16 Tahoe. It's a relatively easy fix if you're handy. Probably an hour of your time and between $50-100 bucks.

Agree that FB marketplace is probably your best bet. I'm also a fan of just taking it to CarMax and taking whatever they'll give you if you just want to offload. It'll be less money, but also less hassle. Of course, that requires that you're able to safely get it there.
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12:44p, 3/20/26
Make sure your insurance is up to date and park it next to a Ram.
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1:01p, 3/20/26
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Peddle.com is very easy for something like this if you're not expecting much. I ran yours through not knowing trim level and assuming it's not wrecked and it came out with a $2,800 offer. There are a few other sites like this as well. Process is very easy, they send a tow to come get it, that driver does a visual inspection, drives it onto the tow truck, and hands you a check.

Not sure how much you are looking to get, but I'd consider that your floor.
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1:06p, 3/20/26
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I would at least look at Carvana. The online quote takes about five minutes. It might be more complicated with a vehicle with severe problems, but it's worth a look.
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In reply to Dr. Nefario • 1:35p, 3/20/26
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Dr. Nefario said:
Make sure your insurance is up to date and park it next to a Ram.



You made me spit out my coffee.
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2:35p, 3/20/26
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Carmax or Carvana. Facebook marketplace if you want to deal with the lowest level of car dealers out there. Not to mention 600 "is this still available?"
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6spd or 8spd? 5.3? 4wd? What color? I'm looking for a project
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In reply to Yesterday • 9:52p, 3/20/26
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So Carvana offered me $3,300. Posted on marketplace just to see at $5k. Had about 20-30 offers within 10 minutes. Two above list.

The highest is a Mexican national with a Mexican DL and a green card. I have a Hispanic mother in law so had her look at his documentation. She says it checks out. He's coming to pick up tomorrow for $6,000. Says he has a family member that's a mechanic willing to drop a new transmission in and fix it up.

Likelihood this is a scam and I'm going to regret this?
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10:18p, 3/20/26
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Slim chance it's a scam. Make sure his payment is legit and enjoy your 6k
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In reply to 213 Grove • 9:01a, 3/21/26
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213 Grove said:
So Carvana offered me $3,300. Posted on marketplace just to see at $5k. Had about 20-30 offers within 10 minutes. Two above list.

The highest is a Mexican national with a Mexican DL and a green card. I have a Hispanic mother in law so had her look at his documentation. She says it checks out. He's coming to pick up tomorrow for $6,000. Says he has a family member that's a mechanic willing to drop a new transmission in and fix it up.

Likelihood this is a scam and I'm going to regret this?

Only accept cash, keep your plates and file the right paperwork with the state saying you sold it, and you should be good.
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In reply to 213 Grove • 9:01a, 3/21/26
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213 Grove said:
So Carvana offered me $3,300. Posted on marketplace just to see at $5k. Had about 20-30 offers within 10 minutes. Two above list.

The highest is a Mexican national with a Mexican DL and a green card. I have a Hispanic mother in law so had her look at his documentation. She says it checks out. He's coming to pick up tomorrow for $6,000. Says he has a family member that's a mechanic willing to drop a new transmission in and fix it up.

Likelihood this is a scam and I'm going to regret this?


That's awesome. Just ask for cash and you should be good. Keep your plates and sign/date the title. I've sold many cars on marketplace which is why I tried to warn you. Offers are one thing. Showing up and taking it home is another.
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Car is gone. Guy tried to renegotiate so moved on to two other buyers before finally making a solid deal.

I signed title, did a bill of sale, and took the plates.

Went to the online transfer and realized I need his address and phone number which I never got (stupid of me). He is now not responding when asking for it through Facebook. Any way of filing this without? Ugh
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In reply to 213 Grove • 10:24p, 3/21/26
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Just make up an address in Mexico perhaps?

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In reply to 213 Grove • 10:53p, 3/21/26
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213 Grove said:
Car is gone. Guy tried to renegotiate so moved on to two other buyers before finally making a solid deal.

I signed title, did a bill of sale, and took the plates.

Went to the online transfer and realized I need his address and phone number which I never got (stupid of me). He is now not responding when asking for it through Facebook. Any way of filing this without? Ugh


You should be good if you kept the plates. The biggest issue is parking tickets and tolls which is why you keep the plates. If you have a bill of sale and signed/dated the title then you're covered for more serious stuff.
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