Are Yukons/Tahoes reliable?

[TroyFan]

Hey everybody, new to the site. Have been a long time Nissan driver... but Nissan's product has gone downhill over the last decade. It's not what it used to be.

Now I'm looking into possibly getting a Tahoe or Yukon. I'm curious what to expect out of the 2015+ Tahoes and Yukons. Are the engines reliable? Do they last? Are the transmissions reliable? Any common issues I can possibly expect?

Any information will be great! Thank you!!

 

[swathdiver]

Hey everybody, new to the site. Have been a long time Nissan driver... but Nissan's product has gone downhill over the last decade. It's not what it used to be.

Now I'm looking into possibly getting a Tahoe or Yukon. I'm curious what to expect out of the 2015+ Tahoes and Yukons. Are the engines reliable? Do they last? Are the transmissions reliable? Any common issues I can possibly expect?

Any information will be great! Thank you!!

What does your research suggest?

Generally speaking, the later years in a vehicle's generation are the most mature and trouble free.

The 10-speed transmissions have proven very durable. There were troubles with the 8-speeds early on, it was largely remedied by a fluid type change. The 6-speed is a great transmission but the thermostat on them, keeping temperatures high, reduces life compared with the earlier generation that uses the same transmission with a different cooling system.

The engines are fantastic, the 6.2 is glorious to drive. But cheap gas and extended oil changes shorten their lives, as with any engine.

I forget what year Apple Car Play and the like were introduced in that generation, might be important to you.

So what don't you like about your Nissan? A brother-in-law has an older one and tows with it all over the country but she's getting tired now.

 

[Bigburb3500]

Look around this site, there are a lot of stories about ownership. There are a good number of transmission, engine, drivetrain combos that should be looked into depending on what your personal needs are. I think reliable goes back to previous ownership as well and the use of it. Sometimes buying a towrig is better than a commuter because the guy towing replaced and maintained the truck to top-notch standard while soccer mom/dad doesn’t know what an oil change is. Finding the right vehicle is important too.

 

[ReaperHWK]

I’ve had a lot of things go wrong on my 2015 but it does have 160k miles. Engine and trans are solid it’s just some of the electronics and other fancy stuff that breaks. Like magnetic ride suspension, power lift gate, power seats, window regulators, air ride, blind spot monitors, fuel injectors, etc. all stuff you can DIY in your garage.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Welcome to the Forum from NH.

Lots of knowledgeable folks here who freely share their knowledge, experiences, and perspectives. Knowledge is power.

I hope that you will become a participating member in the Forum's discussions.

I've had a Yukon and a Yukon XL, and they have both served me well.

I believe that @Big Mama has a 2008 Yukon Denali for sale that is in fantastic condition, if you are thinking about the possibility of purchasing a used vehicle. These trucks, if well maintained, will last up to 300k miles.

 

[Doubeleive]

I haven't been left on the side of the road in over 12 years, unless I got a flat so....................... I guess that's reliable enough.
it should be noted that reliability requires maintenance, ignore the maintenance and guess what happens to that reliability?
AND when i was left on the side of road previous to that 12+ years it was of my own doing. when you beat the crap out something it tends to break, no matter how well (a vehicle) is made.