2013 GMC Yukon XL 2500 - moving up from 2001 GMC Yukon XL Denali

[jsoltren]

Yep. [email protected]. Did this, they responded in a day, it was super helpful! It's nice to know things like rear axle ratio and what not.

 

[swathdiver]

What's cool with those 2013s is that they got the latest software features like Hill Start Assist, Trailer Sway Control, Cruise Grade and Powertrain Grade Braking - Normal Modes.

I'd like to someday add those software updates to my truck. I think those guys that Ken always reminds us of that I can never remember can do that work! LOL

 

[Matt_]

Tell me more about your bicycle.....I like 2500s, but especially like bikes

 

[gooffeyguy]

What's cool with those 2013s is that they got the latest software features like Hill Start Assist, Trailer Sway Control, Cruise Grade and Powertrain Grade Braking - Normal Modes.

I'd like to someday add those software updates to my truck. I think those guys that Ken always reminds us of that I can never remember can do that work! LOL

I have that Hill Start Assist and it freaked me out the first time I was stopped at a light on a hill. I took my foot off the brake and they stayed applied until I gave it gas

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

 

[Matt_]

I have that Hill Start Assist and it freaked me out the first time I was stopped at a light on a hill.

Ha similar thing happened with me, but it was because I installed the lift on the front of my truck first, backed it out of the garage, and thought something was binding when I put it in drive.

Took a minute or two till I realized nothings wrong, truck thought it was on a hill LOL

 

[adventurenali92]

Interesting needs for an SUV! Good reading to! Post some pics of both the 2001 and the 2013!

 

[jsoltren]

I need to get rotors and pads for the "new" 2500, any suggestions? I'll start another thread.

Here are some photos! I did the vent caps on my 2001. I can't stand the OEM vent caps - seems like an ideal place for wasps to build a nest. I'd love to get more photos but the old Denali is already for sale locally (check Austin Craigslist if you're really curious I guess) so I may not be able to take more. This was on Saturday in San Antonio, TX.

All of our other cars are red. 2013 model year 2500s are already vanishingly rare, so finding one in Crystal Red or better yet Victory Red is damn near impossible. How much is a good paint job???

The old one had the slate/pewter interior and I wasn't a fan. The new one has the cashmere interior. As a family we prefer tan interiors - doesn't get too hot in the sun, hides dust well.

The new one is loaded - everything except a sunroof (which I don't need), retractable running boards (it's not a Denali), and blind spot detection (again, not a Denali). It's got the 145A alternator, I'm considering a bigger one. There is a spot for a second battery, I'm considering another one of those as well. I wonder if you can use a deep discharge battery as a secondary, with a relay so that you don't try to start using the secondary.

 

[jsoltren]

If you have any opinions on brakes please share here: https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/brake-pads-and-rotors-for-2013-yukon-xl-2500-4wd.109841/

 

[jsoltren]

Tell me more about your bicycle.....I like 2500s, but especially like bikes

I used to be a Cat 2 on the road. (Well technically I still am but my waistline suggests otherwise, meaning, I'm not rail-thin anymore.) Bad back.

I've got a 2010 Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL3 from my racing days, plus an off brand Taiwanese cross/gravel bike. Wife was a Cat 2 as well and has a 2008 Specialized Roubaix. They're old bikes now but like anything else they were new once (and so were we). I do all of my own bicycle repairs and maintenance (though very rarely I'll farm something out due to time pressure).

Between the bad back and three young kids I don't ride as much as I used to.

 

[Matt_]

I used to be a Cat 2 on the road. (Well technically I still am but my waistline suggests otherwise, meaning, I'm not rail-thin anymore.) Bad back.

I've got a 2010 Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL3 from my racing days, plus an off brand Taiwanese cross/gravel bike. Wife was a Cat 2 as well and has a 2008 Specialized Roubaix. They're old bikes now but like anything else they were new once (and so were we). I do all of my own bicycle repairs and maintenance (though very rarely I'll farm something out due to time pressure).

Between the bad back and three young kids I don't ride as much as I used to.

Awesome! My wife is Cat 1 mtb, I was always Cat 2 but might to Cat 1 this year with her just to help with start time logistics. Have 4 young kids, last year my 8 year old boy was racing Junior 10-14 class, and two of my girls did some kids races. I go overboard customizing kids bikes