Getting Rid of 2016 Yukon Denali for 2009-2014 Tahoe LTZ

[GTNator]

I had it with the 2016 Yukon Denali with all its issue (Booming/Buffeting at low speeds under 20mph) after switching from 2wd to Auto and etc.

So now I'm looking at 2009/14 Tahoe LTZ w/4wd and 2017/18 muscle car for the price of one Denali.

How are the Tahoe's during these years and which year is the best to purchase?

Have you tried working with the dealer to fix your 2016 Denali? It’s a shame how many issues these vehicles have. I hope they redesign them very soon and get past all of these huge quality problems with the current generation.


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[08HoeCD]

It’s a shame how many issues these vehicles have. I hope they redesign them very soon and get past all of these huge quality problems with the current generation.

The look of the latest generation has really grown on me. But the litany of issues is a true deal breaker.

 

[swathdiver]

2014 was the first year of K2XX. 2013 was the last year of GMT900.

This is true for pickups. One could still buy the GMT900 SUVs in 2014.

Bill, did you ever put 2500 tie rods on any of your 1500s? I was thinking of beefing mine up or using sleeves.

 

[2015Denali4WD]

Thanks everyone for your advice and I'm still searching around for the Tahoe's. I took my 2016 Denali to the dealership more than 3x's already and the same issues keep coming up so the hell with the newer 15+ Denali's.

 

[the blur]

That's why I went with the 2013 LTZ burb. Only thing I don't like is the punny motor. But otherwise I love it.

 

[Kirth Gersen]

What model year did GM implement "Direct Injection" (DI) fueling?

That seems another risky, maintenance & repair nightmare. AFAIK very few have racked up enough miles to get a good database of DI reliability issues.

 

[xDan]

That's why I went with the 2013 LTZ burb. Only thing I don't like is the punny motor. But otherwise I love it.

You could get a 6th gen BBC crate engine. Mine is the opposite of puny with 502ci/8.2L. Has a holley TBI and 1st gen GM ECU. I managed 15mpg hauling a double axle trailer with a Camaro on it. It still gets 15mpg without the trailer however. It's like the engine says "I was hauling something 4000 miles just now?...oh, didn't notice"

 

[LJPinDrakeND]

We own a 2010 Tahoe LT that's been an absolute dream to own. Really no problems to speak of. Much happier with this hooptie than we were with our 2008 GMC Acadia.

 

[swathdiver]

What model year did GM implement "Direct Injection" (DI) fueling?

That seems another risky, maintenance & repair nightmare. AFAIK very few have racked up enough miles to get a good database of DI reliability issues.

Gen V engines came out in 2014 for pickups and SUVs in 2015.

 

[2015Denali4WD]

I'm definitely researching these last generations trucks from GM.

Which truck is reliable and less cost of maintenance to own?

2010-2014

Escalade, Tahoe LTZ/Z71 or Yukon Denali?

I really don't know which vehicle to choose I do like the 6.2 motors.