Has GM fixed the buffeting and vibration issues?

[JayceeP]

I think I've decided to either keep my 4Runner and wait for a new Gen Sequoia or get an F150 or new 2018 Expedition. Ecoboost, 10sp tranny, aluminum body are all strong selling points. I'm not gonna give up my 4Runner to roll the dice on one of these.

 

[Tahoe14]

Phil, Why would you even think about trading it in and taking a bath without considering the Lemon Law.

 

[boal05]

New member here, and for every vehicle I've ever owned or considered buying I scour the forums to find info, so thank you to all that have been on here and given your insight, I've learned a lot through your posts!!

I've been looking for a few months now, for 15/16 Yukon Denali for my wife to replace our 12 Honda Pilot. we love everything about the Yukon, however I'm concerned now after reading a ton of info on the buffeting and vibration issues. The hard thing is searching for the color she wants and being able to test drive multiple vehicles before buying. Is there anything else I can look for or ask the dealer about when considering a Denali? We test drove an SLT today, and I didn't notice anything, although we didn't get up to highway speeds, or over 45 at best.

I've read everything I can on this issue, but I'm hoping some good tips or advise might help when I'm looking at Denali's that are 2-4 hours away and I'm nervous about making that trip only to find out it's a Lemon!! with no fix to this issue in the 15-17 models, should I just look at something else or wait it out? Thank you in advance for any help or advise, much a

 

[boal05]

Thank you, I appreciate the help and tips so far. I'm just concerned, because I HATE the sound if in our Pilot if our son opens the back window and no other windows are open, the buffeting noise!! I'm already showing my wife other cars to see what she likes, I just get concerned paying good money for a used car, only to have issues come up later that make it unbearable to drive! Correct me if I'm wrong, but it seems that the issues can develop? Not all are prone to this right away, however would buying a used one around 30k miles give me a better indication of the probability of these issues being present right away or not at all?

 

[jet black slt]

In my uneducated opinion, the development of the buffeting takes place within the first months of ownership or within a few thousand miles. Also in my opinion it's a cumulative affect of a few different factors. I think the internal structure is rigid, yet the body panels are very thin and almost flimsy. Couple that with the large wheels, displacement on demand, and the out of spec rear end/pinions that have been found, then you get a vibration or buffeting. Honestly I feel like it's a crap shoot. If you find one you like, take it on as long of a drive as the dealer will let you.

 

[boal05]

Thank you, I guess I was as clear as mud, but I'm trying to see if there is a mileage point that these issues seem to occur, so if I'm looking at a used Denali with 35k on it, nice long test drive that rules out the issues, should I be in the clear? Just a little trigger shy given the price point of used ones as well, to go buy a car because my wife loves the look and size, to only be remorseful a year later...

 

[jet black slt]

Once again. In my uneducated opinion I think if it hasn't displayed the buffet or vibration yet with 30k on clock, you should be ok. Just drive it and see.

 

[ajs800]

Thank you, I guess I was as clear as mud, but I'm trying to see if there is a mileage point that these issues seem to occur, so if I'm looking at a used Denali with 35k on it, nice long test drive that rules out the issues, should I be in the clear? Just a little trigger shy given the price point of used ones as well, to go buy a car because my wife loves the look and size, to only be remorseful a year later...

Coming from someone that has owned an SLT XL for over 2yrs now and have dealt with the buffeting and vibration issues since the beginning, I'd say not to worry if truck is sitting at 30k+ miles and all is Okay after long test drives.

 

[boal05]

makes me feel better for sure, just need to find some decent prices around Pittsburgh and I'll be doing some long test drives! thanks everyone again, I REALLY appreciate all the help and advice, I'll post pics of the new addition if/when I get my hands on one!

 

[Miami-Dade]

Coming from someone that has owned an SLT XL for over 2yrs now and have dealt with the buffeting and vibration issues since the beginning, I'd say not to worry if truck is sitting at 30k+ miles and all is Okay after long test drives.

With that said I had several rental Tahoe's [and a sprinkling of Suburban's] all with over 40K miles from Enterprise..Some were very early 2015 all the way till I bought my Tahoe in October 2016..Did not notice any of those issues with any of them..I honestly could not find anything wrong with any of them..If it did have those issues I did not pick up on it..I put hundreds of miles on each one from Key West to Savannah Georgia.

I did check out the Expedition,Navigator and even the Explorer but it just was not a good fit for me...As far as other SUV'S out there from Toyota and others I did not care for any of them.

With 23K miles on my 2016 Tahoe LT I do not notice any of those issues knock on wood.