Need Advice - 2008 Yukon Denali XL

[farhanm]

2009 would be way over my budget of $15K.... although cooled seats would be nice

 

[Gbam]

As stated by another member, most of the issues found by the dealer are eay fixes and "Oil pan gasket leak $575" Really?? New gasket and 45 minutes of your time and you will save 500 dollars. That's a really scary quote for an oil pan gasket.

Definitely get under it yourself and check all of the bushings, ball joints etc... Heavy cars eat them up in a hurry. Looks very nice from the pictures though.

 

[farhanm]

I did some online research and it does seem that Oil Pan gasket on an AWD it a harder job that a regular 2wd.


I am also concerned about the water pump. Is that the thingy which keeps the car cool?

 

[farhanm]

Thanks to doubletapdrew I got the following details on the car.

how about any information for vin# 1GKFK66878J140383


Vehicle Information
VIN: 1GKFK66878J140383 Model: TK10906-2008 YUKON XL 1/2 TON - 4WD
Service Contract: No Branded Title: No Warranty Block: No PDI Status: No
Order Type: 70 - RETAIL - STOCK
Field Actions: 0 Open


Required Field Actions Open field actions are highlighted
Type Number Original Nbr Description Release Date Status
Service Update Bulletins N070338 07338 SUB-COLD START P1400 OBD SYST IMPROVEMENT-REPROGRAM ECM-EXPIRES JAN. 31, 2009 12/21/2007 Closed
Product Safety Recall N080048 08048 HEATED WINDSHIELD WASHER MODULE SHORT CIRCUIT - ADD WIRE HARNESS 08/28/2008 Closed
Product Safety Recall N100153 10153 HEATED WINDSHIELD WASHER MODULE SHORT CIRCUIT - DISABLE AND REMOVE MODULE 06/08/2010 Closed


Branded Title
*The VIN information contained herein and information derived therefrom is the proprietary property of The Polk Company and is to be used only for the purpose of warranty verification and shall not be used for any other purpose whatsoever.

Vehicle has no current record of branded titles.


Warranty Block
Vehicle has no current record of warranty block.


Service Information
Vehicle has no current record of outstanding service information.


OnStar and XM Satellite Radio Information
Refer to Help page for details. For OnStar contact 888.ON.STAR1 (888.667.8271) and for XM Radio contact 877.GET.XMST (877.438.9677 Canada) and in the USA:800-556-3600.
OnStar Equipped: Y OnStar Status: Active
XM Equipped: Y XM Radio ID: AG6DW0MJ XM Status: Active
OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics: Y DMN Enabled: N


Applicable Warranties Valid warranties are highlighted
Valid Description Start Date Effective Odometer End Date End Odometer
Corrosion Limited Warranty 09/30/2008 247 MI 09/30/2014 100,247 MI
Bumper to Bumper Limited Warranty 09/30/2008 247 MI 09/30/2011 36,247 MI
Emission Select Component Ltd Wty 09/30/2008 247 MI 09/30/2016 80,247 MI
Special Coverage 11273 09/30/2008 247 MI 09/30/2018 120,247 MI
Powertrain Limited Warranty 09/30/2008 247 MI 09/30/2013 100,247 MI


Service Contract
Vehicle has no current record of service contracts.


Transaction History View Details
Job Card Date Job Card Number Transaction Type Transaction Adjustment Labour Operation Odometer Reading
05/09/2012 171052 ZFAT----Field Action Recall V2281 - 10153-Windshield Washer Solvent Heater Asm Removal and Issue Check to Customer (Cust. Vehicles Only) 94,575 MI
11/19/2008 133539 ZFAT----Field Action Recall V1993 - 08048A - Jumper Harness Installation 3,263 MI
10/02/2008 132113 ZFAT----Field Action Recall V1779 - 07338 Reprogram Engine Control Module (ECM) 25 MI
10/02/2008 132113 ZREG----Regular Vehicle Transaction T5716 - 08048 - Remove Heated Windshield Washer 60 Amp Fuse 25 MI
10/01/2007 A40383 ZPDI----Pre-Delivery Inspection Z7000 - Pre-Delivery Inspection - Base Time 0 MI

 

[08grey]

Wow that's not much work done at the dealer. You really need to get under that truck and look for

Excess frame rust.
Controll arm bushings
Ball joints
Leaks
Peak behind the air suspension compressor cover see it it looks original.
Tensioner pulley
Tranny cooler lines.

If all these items look to have been replaced already then the truck may have been serviced by a independent mechanic and may still be a cherry.

If they look original stay away as all of those items should have been changed already.

 

[farhanm]

Wow that's not much work done at the dealer. You really need to get under that truck and look for

Excess frame rust.
Controll arm bushings
Ball joints
Leaks
Peak behind the air suspension compressor cover see it it looks original.
Tensioner pulley
Tranny cooler lines.

If all these items look to have been replaced already then the truck may have been serviced by a independent mechanic and may still be a cherry.

If they look original stay away as all of those items should have been changed already.

Thanks for the feedback

The dealer people did a whole Red Yellow Green check marks sheet on a lot of things like compressors, brakes, tires, transmission etc. But I will go check these items myself, again


random thot. i also saw another 2007 Yukon SLT with all the options (DVD, nav, power heated seats) with lesser miles (141K miles) it was for $16K.


and this question may have been answered many times, would the SLT with all the options be a better bet than a Denali?


Thanks guys appreciate all the help

 

[08grey]

No. 5.3 is for girls.

 

[Goodinblack]

No. 5.3 is for girls.

Woah

Hey now

 

[farhanm]

Well, I waited too long on this Car. it was sold.

Surprisingly I did find an almost identical car with the exact same specs. I will get it checked by a mechanic on Friday.

I did a little bit more inspection on this one and the car seemed clean.

Recently I have been made scared of High mileage issues on cars. this one also has about 157K miles.

They are asking $16500 and but Ill try to cut them back to $15000 or lower


Thank
--
Farhan

 

[Ben]

Sorry man! I'd still get a short wheel base