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    Whats the difference between 07-12 and 2013 headlights?

    It'd be in your best interests to NOT buy those headlights. They are complete trash. If you want a proper upgrade, you have no choice but to retrofit. Search Black Flame Custom on these forums. I just bought my Denali, and the headlights are for sure pitiful. I will be going Black Flame Custom...
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    '07 GMC Yukon XL Denali Brakes - 4 wheel kits - Opinions/Experience?

    Add me to the list. I need new rotors and pads as well. I will not be buying any rotors that are slotted, dimpled, or drilled. What is the best solid rotor I can get that will not warp when I glance at it, and that will last a long time with a good set of Akebono ceramic pads?
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    Navigation too bright

    @Fosscore, thank you so much for that comparison. I actually found a good compromise. I was able to determine that the brightness of the cluster was almost not affected by at least 6 ticks down from full brightness (to the left), but did affect the nav just enough so that it is not blinding...
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    What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    I thought there was an issue with my EVAP system (my new Yukon was hard to fuel up). Turns out that gas station uses the old boot style nozzles that cover your tank opening, and for my truck, the breather hole is right on the neck of the tube, so it was blocking it. I went to a gas station that...
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    Cargo organizer options

    2012 Yukon Denali XL. Absolutely love it and the cargo space! But I do have one problem. I need to keep things from sliding all over in the rear. I've researched lots of places and cannot come up with any definitive answer so I was hoping you all could help me. I'd like to have a cargo...
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    What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    Converted the entire interior lights, rear license plate lights, and puddle lights to LEDs. So much better. Now to work on the getting the headlamps retrofitted for HIDs. Also I'm having trouble filling the gas tank up. Will this fix me right up...
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    Navigation too bright

    Some of the other threads I've been reading make me think that I actually have the latest software; newer ones removed the ability to customize brightness and contrast. How can I find out what version I'm running?
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    Navigation too bright

    Just went outside and played with it. Nothing I do to get it to dim works, except using the dimmer knob on the dash. I don't get the plus/minus buttons that others say they have on their units.
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    Navigation too bright

    I guess here's the answer. It's in the manual. "To change the overall brightness setting for the display, use the vehicle interior lighting dimming control." I already knew that I could lower it via that dial, but this sucks. So it means that in order to dim it to acceptable levels, the...
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    Navigation too bright

    Sorry, that was dumb of me. It's been on Auto this entire time, except for today. It's at full brightness even on Auto. When I change it to Night mode, the brightness doesn't change at all. Neither do I get any contrast/brightness controls. The only thing that happens when I put it on Night...
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    Navigation too bright

    Update: I was driving this evening, so I had a chance to see the vehicle lights automatically switch when it got too dark out. When it did this, the infotainment system display didn't even flinch. I've even confirmed that it's on "night mode". Anything I'm doing wrong?
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    Navigation too bright

    Thanks for the response. I already tried this and it makes no difference for some reason; it stays on what looks like full brightness.
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    Navigation too bright

    I'm slowly but surely learning about my new ride. The most annoying things by far is the limitations with the infotainment system; it has lots of limitations. One of them I find dangerous: it's too bright at night. I know I can adjust it using the dimmer, but then my dashboard becomes...
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    My new 2012 Yukon Denali XL

    Another piece of random trivia: it was 8F outside this morning. Remote started, and truck started right up in less than half a second! Impressive!!!
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    Audio quality: dynamic leveling?

    Thanks Mark. It only starts applying the normalization when the vehicle is in motion. Doesn't do it when stationary.I'll go over those posts again with a fine toothed comb in the meantime.
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    Audio quality: dynamic leveling?

    It's called normalization. Anyone know how to disable it globally/permanently?
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    Audio quality: dynamic leveling?

    I just got a new 2012 Yukon Denali XL. I have some issues with the audio. I am an audiophile and a musician, so I can tell when something sounds wrong, especially with my own music. My 2013 Impala has this mode called "audio compensation" where it makes the sound louder or quieter depending on...
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    My new 2012 Yukon Denali XL

    For me, it's the simple peace of mind knowing that I won't be stranded at the worst time. Small price to pay. Nevertheless, my truck came with an Interstate battery, which means it was changed at some point. The truck starts up extremely fast, even when cold. It was 30ish last night, and when I...
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    My new 2012 Yukon Denali XL

    Thanks so much guys! I updated the OP with better pic sources so everyone could see them.
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    My new 2012 Yukon Denali XL

    Closed the deal and brought home my first "truck". I'd wanted this practically forever, and today it became a reality. 2012 Yukon Denali XL 35K miles Black exterior Cashmere/cocoa interior The vehicle is in unbelievably immaculate condition. It was well maintained. The interior is practically...
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    Black Flame retrofit questions

    @NathanJax, Thanks so much man! That is exactly what I was looking for! The key for me was to look for "retrofit" instead of just "Black Flame Customs". I noticed in the list in your thread that you pulled the DRL fuse. I'm guessing that's the case no matter what that I'll have to do if I get a...
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    Black Flame retrofit questions

    Sorry, I thought it was implied when I said headlight output, but realized it may have not been clear. Updated the OP to reflect such. :-)
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    Black Flame retrofit questions

    This will help me lots as I just picked up my 2012 Yukon Denali XL. I've seen plenty of people say the right thing to do with the 2007-2014 Yukon Denalis are a complete retrofit to get better headlight output, and that Black Flame Custom is the place to get it done. That being said, I've seen...
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    Help needed: want to buy a Denali

    Another awesome thing I just learned about the rig I bought: it comes with what I think are 18" wheels: the VIN specs say that it does. No wonder it was so soft and pillowy!!! This is a great win, because the majority of the Denalis I've driven all have had 20" wheels which I don't like. I was...
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    Looking at 2009 Denali

    This was the only compromise I made on the new Denali XL I picked up: the tan was interior. Beggars can't be choosers in my case.

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