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

 

[Jim b]

Your decision is yours. From viewing this forum the 6.2 seems to have it's share of mechanical problems. From the fuelly website the average 6.2 Tahoe gets 16mpg the average 3.0 gets 22mpg. 6200 gallons to go 100K vs 4500. Guess that it.s not that big of a deal for sure!

 

[1stYukonXL]

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.

Was it strictly the EGR coolant assembly crack that resulted in the Lemon Law buyback? What were the signs/symptoms you had with this issue initially? I have a 2021 Sierra Elevation edition with the 3.0 and am getting nervous about it, especially the oil pump belt.

 

[Stbentoak]

Order a Denali and pay the diff. They are already offering you more than I would think. The Tahoe money gets you a long way and then you have exactly what you want and may be good for years... mostly on their dime....

 

[StephenPT]

Was it strictly the EGR coolant assembly crack that resulted in the Lemon Law buyback? What were the signs/symptoms you had with this issue initially? I have a 2021 Sierra Elevation edition with the 3.0 and am getting nervous about it, especially the oil pump belt.

Will you put 200K on the rig before you sell it? If not, forget about the oil pump belt. Nobody has had one fail - it's just the high labor cost replacement if you keep the rig that long.

The only issue on the 3.0 that seems to be cropping up with higher mileage is the coolant control valve. Both the LM2 and LZ0 have issues with the CCV - not a quick job, but one you can do in the garage without a lift. New CCV is about $300.