Need Help on Lemon Law Buyback Decision

[Oilburner]

I’ve had a number of issues with my 2021 Tahoe High Country 3.0 but the most recent was a EGR coolant assembly crack that resulted in GM approving a Lemon Law buyback on the truck. The buyback offer is pretty amazing since the first problems started at 20k and now I’m at 50k. I really like the truck and would love to buy another one but I absolutely want the diesel and supercruise if I’m going to upgrade. Problem is that I don’t want the Denali Ultimate in order to get that combination.

I’m CA, I have the option for replacement rather than a buyback. Should I slow walk an order and hope the supercruise and diesel open up on the Tahoe side? I know it’s all opinions at this point since no one at GM will disclose why the restriction exists and for how long.

 

[BobbySC]

I don’t think you have to get ultimate to get diesel and super cruise.

I have a Denali with reserve package on order. Has diesel and super cruise.

 

[homesick]

Ask about ordering a truck optioned how you want it. Then just wait for it.

joe

 

[Oilburner]

Talked with my Repurchase Coordinator and decided the best thing for me to do is to initiate a replacement with a new 6.2L Tahoe. Since the lemon is a Tahoe I will get pretty burned on the price difference if I don't replace with a Tahoe. If I go Tahoe to Tahoe, they calculate the difference in price only based on additional features which would basically mean the price of the supercruise and enhanced trailer package. If I go to a Yukon, it would be calculated on the difference in MSRP which could be $10K+.

At least it's a 6.2L and I can feel a numeric connection to my long gone '85 diesel suburban.

 

[homesick]

Talked with my Repurchase Coordinator and decided the best thing for me to do is to initiate a replacement with a new 6.2L Tahoe. Since the lemon is a Tahoe I will get pretty burned on the price difference if I don't replace with a Tahoe. If I go Tahoe to Tahoe, they calculate the difference in price only based on additional features which would basically mean the price of the supercruise and enhanced trailer package. If I go to a Yukon, it would be calculated on the difference in MSRP which could be $10K+.

At least it's a 6.2L and I can feel a numeric connection to my long gone '85 diesel suburban.

I look at Tahoe, Suburban ,Yukon, and Escalade as trucks- they're station wagons on truck frames.

So, replace the word 'truck' in this quote- " Ask about ordering a truck optioned how you want it. Then just wait for it" with 'Tahoe'. I have no idea about current option packages, but maybe you could save a dollar. Sometimes, it's a cheaper way to buy.

I might also point out that the 'Repurchase Coordinator' does not work for you.

Regardless, good luck.

joe