2021 Tahoe Discussion

[Blueinterceptor]

My 2012 has had zero problems, no TSBs nothing, so maybe I'm spoiled. At this time the 2021 has four recalls and 296 TSBs but I never said it is a crappy vehicle I'm saying it doesn't have the overall reliability for me to consider it especially after the test drive revealed a few issues. GM is experiencing part supply problems and quality control issues at the assembly plants. I suspect the covid pandemic has caused employee shortages and perhaps dissatisfaction among those forced to work.

Overall things aren't as they once were and to top it off dealerships are seeing less customer satisfaction with their experiences. My dealership has had a complete turnover in personnel so I suspect their pay and benefits have been reduced resulting in less qualified and motivated service personnel.

I'm from another era and I realize it will never be what it once was but I also believe pretending otherwise isn't the answer. We need to be reminded occasionally that we are headed in the wrong direction.

BTW, my 2012 gets 20 to 22 MPG on trips what are you getting?

What issues turned up in your test drive? Was this a newer production or one of the first produced? What color were the seats

 

[Quark]

What issues turned up in your test drive? Was this a newer production or one of the first produced? What color were the seats

It was an LT with black interior that I drove in August. It had a squeak coming from the right second row area. While looking for it back on the lot we found a loose cargo area lamp that wobbled, something that should have never left the manufacturer. Other issues were design related to lesser materials such as the thin plastic panels in the cargo area, carpeting and trim pieces.

I'm waiting to see what Lexus does with their redesigns. They have the best reliability but the styling takes some getting used to. Another is Lincoln's updating as they have the most comfortable seats, I'm hoping they reintroduce the V8 as an option. Eventually I expect Chevy to make the Tahoe an acceptable option. I've driven Chevys for the past 30 years. My first car was a 63 Impala.

 

[Alex Gales]

I hear you about the bed. Just get you one of these...

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That's pretty cool.

 

[Toasty]

I'm shopping, myself. There's some TSB's, and some alarming ones at that, but don't take the 200+ count from that car problem site to make your decision. They list EVERY revision of an existing TSB as individual due to the unique TSB number assigned. I'm more likely going to wait for 22 simply due to the order constraints.

 

[Fireman591]

I'm shopping, myself. There's some TSB's, and some alarming ones at that, but don't take the 200+ count from that car problem site to make your decision. They list EVERY revision of an existing TSB as individual due to the unique TSB number assigned. I'm more likely going to wait for 22 simply due to the order constraints.

Very smart move. Also just an FYI the Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer introduce their production versions at noon this Thursday. They developed them to compete with the Tahoe/yukon and Denali. Both units will be on the Ram truck frame. You know the truck that has won truck of the year multiple times this past few years

 

[Toasty]

Very smart move. Also just an FYI the Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer introduce their production versions at noon this Thursday. They developed them to compete with the Tahoe/yukon and Denali. Both units will be on the Ram truck frame. You know the truck that has won truck of the year multiple times this past few years

Never have, never will own a Chrysler/Dodge product, so meh.


I knew I'd likely have to order what I wanted months back. (pretty much everything EXCEPT the dumb rear entertainment screens.) And faced with ordering exactly what I want because why wouldn't I, or ordering what I could get due to constraints on Max Towing and air ride, I might as well wait.

 

[Fireman591]

Never have, never will own a Chrysler/Dodge product, so meh.


I knew I'd likely have to order what I wanted months back. (pretty much everything EXCEPT the dumb rear entertainment screens.) And faced with ordering exactly what I want because why wouldn't I, or ordering what I could get due to constraints on Max Towing and air ride, I might as well wait.

I said the same thing for years about Ford, dodge and chrysler until I retired from the FD and started driving rental cars for Hertz at our airport. I got to drive just about every brand and vehicle on short and long trips. The Jeep upper end products held up very well in the real world . The Chevy, GM, Ford, Nissan and Cadillacs spent a ton of time in the shop. They can't handle the real world beating rental customers put on them LOL

 

[StevenLynaugh]

I got my Z71 Tahoe in October and I like it a lot. I did have to take it to the dealership twice for an Air Bag light but that’s common for a first year vehicle. They look great, rides awesome but the interior is the best part. I would recommend paying more for the 360 camera

 

[scott53]

I got my Z71 Tahoe in October and I like it a lot. I did have to take it to the dealership twice for an Air Bag light but that’s common for a first year vehicle. They look great, rides awesome but the interior is the best part. I would recommend paying more for the 360 camera

I agree with you on all points. the ride and interior are a great improvements over previous generation and the 360 camera is a must.

 

[BWesley]

That's pretty cool.

Where did you get this trailer? This is awesome!!!