Maybe getting back into Tah/Yuk or Burban

[ThwopKing]

So...I may be getting back into a 21+ Tahoe/Yukon or Suburban - I like my truck but kinda miss having an SUV and would want something newer but not BRAND new due to silly pricing.
Im leaning towards a suburban due to it being about the same size as my 19 F150 SuperCrew Short bed, actually a few inches shorter lol, but still offer the 3rd row just in case I have to load up my daughters girl scout friends and our foster kid. But still have enough cargo room for a few subs and the occasional dog in back.

So with that said...I know these 10spd transmissions are one of the bigger problems, correct? Anything else I should look out for?
The 5.3 is only 355hp and the 6.2's seem to be a bit hard to find....anyone getting any usable power out of any tuners available? Black Bear tuning working magic on these like the old ones?
I would more than likely lower it a few inches, how well does the new style suspension operate while lowered?
I know they all drink gas and I avg about 15-16 with my 5.0 F150, so that's not a huge concern.
Second row capt chairs...do they slide back and forth?

I'm in no rush to do something so we will see what happens.

 

[martinajm]

From a '22 Yukon XL perspective...

No problems with the 10 speed. I think that I have heard that ford had many more problems with their version vs GM, but I could be wrong.
I have also heard people don't like the cylinder deactivation and the negative effect on the lifters. Probably not an issue on a used vehicle with enough miles under it belt? You can also get a tuner to turn this off.
The second row captains chairs do move fore and aft in mine.

 

[Bigburb3500]

I’m in a 2018 Suburban 1-ton. Has the 6.0 Vortec with a 6L90 trans. I know you asked about the new model but I did the Blackbear tune on the truck and the truck really came alive. Feels a lot more powerful than only 360hp and the truck is stout, if you want long term reliability, this is what I would recommend.

 

[DontTaseMeBro]

From a '22 Yukon XL perspective...

No problems with the 10 speed. I think that I have heard that ford had many more problems with their version vs GM, but I could be wrong.
I have also heard people don't like the cylinder deactivation and the negative effect on the lifters. Probably not an issue on a used vehicle with enough miles under it belt? You can also get a tuner to turn this off.
The second row captains chairs do move fore and aft in mine.

No, you’re right. The ford side has reported a lot more issues with the 10R80. It’s the main reason we ditched our 2020 Expedition.

 

[olyelr]

I’m in a 2018 Suburban 1-ton. Has the 6.0 Vortec with a 6L90 trans. I know you asked about the new model but I did the Blackbear tune on the truck and the truck really came alive. Feels a lot more powerful than only 360hp and the truck is stout, if you want long term reliability, this is what I would recommend.

An ‘18 1 ton burb?! You, sir, have a unicorn right there !

 

[Bigburb3500]

An ‘18 1 ton burb?! You, sir, have a unicorn right there !

Yeeesssiiirrr. Look up my thread Suburban 3500. They are out there, but only a few. Originally a fleet only vehicle but making their way to the used market. There are two of us on the forum that have them and we both are active. Super cool truck. Mine is a family hauler, beach cruiser, and long distance road tripper. Other guy on here does travel trailer towing with it.

 

[olyelr]

Yeeesssiiirrr. Look up my thread Suburban 3500. They are out there, but only a few. Originally a fleet only vehicle but making their way to the used market. There are two of us on the forum that have them and we both are active. Super cool truck. Mine is a family hauler, beach cruiser, and long distance road tripper. Other guy on here does travel trailer towing with it.

I never understood why gm and ford quit producing the heavy duty family haulers…must not have been enough sales for them i guess. Which makes the survivors that are out there that much more valuable…to the people in the know anyway lol.

I will have to try to find your thread and check it out.

 

[swathdiver]

Second row capt chairs...do they slide back and forth?

5 inches of movement.