Are Yukons/Tahoes reliable?

[petethepug]

07 - 08 - 09 6.2L Yukon Denali and Escalade without the AFM / cylinder deactivation feature. They’re hp/tq & AWD makes them feel like you’re in a smaller vehicle. It’s a 300k+ mi truck

Escalade has the uncommon air conditioned seats (not vented). A/C seats went away in 2010. It’s an option on 09 Denali. Both run e85 starting 09 and a 2WD option that year too.

You’ll actually be looking forward to your 6SP trans giving out because you can now add a 2019+ 10SP trans to improve milage, launch and not feel it shifting at all.

2007-2014 GM SUV - Powertrain Swap Solutions

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[RST Dana]

2016 5.3 traded with 170k miles no issues
2017 5.3 traded with 70k miles no issues
2020 6.2 10 speed treated with 107k miles

The first two had lifetime powertrain warranties, but the 2020 did not do I took the opportunity to get a 21 upgrade

 

[TroyFan]

I appreciate all of the replies so far. Very helpful and insightful.

 

[Bill Barnes]

My first GM full size was a '79 GMC Suburban, purchased used with 85K on the 350 ci V8 and TH350 trans. It was 2WD. I sold it to my sister-in-law with 200K on it. She was a newspaper distributor and hauled papers to her carriers every day for 3 years. Never had a failure of engine or trans, retired the truck with 350K miles.
I had a 2001 Chevy Suburban, 5.3 Flex-Fuel/4L60E 4x4. Traded it in on a new 2005 GMC Yukkn XL 5.3 Flex-Fuel/4L60 4x4. It now has 268K miles. I have had no engine problems at all, and had the 3rd-4th gear assembly fail at 145K. Dealer repaired it and I've had no problems since. Have had to replace the MAF sensor once, and the Evap vent relay for the fuel tank. I do not intend to buy another vehicle. If I do have an engine or transmission failure, I will replace them with remanufactured units. If I HAVE to buy another vehicle, it will be another Suburban or Yukon XL.

 

[Carfan]

I've got a 2017 Nissan Titan that has been all but trouble-free. Except for an internal vent locking that stops the left and right side temperature controls working I've had no issues with it. Great ride and perfect for a work truck.

We've had our 2020 Suburban for more than 3 years. It's been great. No issues of any kind. We have it serviced right on schedule. Magnaride is great and the 10 speed transmission means that we have power when we need it and the on highway we can drive far longer than grandkids can last between bathroom breaks.

I have some colleagues that have Range Rovers who tell me how they are impressed when I take them for a spin.

 

[2k17yukon]

i have a 2000 gmc sierra that has over 300K miles and still cranks ups and takes me to work. My 2017 yukon has 97K and its been great to me as well. When we were looking for a new car for my wife, she went from a 2010 rogue to a 2024 equinox,- we did not want any cvt transmissions since you could not check the fluid on them.

 

[tagexpcom]

I have a 2004 Cadillac SRX AWD V8 (Northstar) with 175,000miles. It's required A TON OF REPAIRS over the last 20yrs - but it's only 'stranded' me once when I overloaded it towing. Plastic T on radiator overflow hose blew.

So far I've had running boards that failed to deploy due to a small amount of dirt (fixed by washing it) and a wheel sensor go bad that cost some $ but nothing to 'strand me'. If my 2021 Yukon experience is as good as my 2004 SRX experience then I'll consider it 'very reliable'

I read once that 'new models' statistically have about the same number of issues as proven models but it's just different issues. Who knows for sure, seems like such a crap shoot to take general stats and try to apply to you're individual rig.

 

[Miami-Dade]

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!!

If it matters I turned 185K miles today. 100% stock.

The only major thing I did was the transmission. That was at 124K miles. The GMC dealer did the work as I do not trust trans shops unless @NickTransmissions does the work.

My 2016 Tahoe still runs like brand new. Plan on taking at least 2 trips with it from Miami-Queens NY over the next few months.