Thinking of selling my new 6.2L Denali...

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Jocko PDX

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In October of 2023 I purchased a 2023 6.2L GMC Yukon Denali. I have only put 9,100 miles on it and am thinking of selling it. I am seriously concerned about the engine issues that these vehicles are having.. I wish I knew what % of these 6.2L engines were failing so I could decide if it were worth the gamble of keeping it. In any event, I paid about $92K for it and put a $1700 set oz Yokohama Geolanders on it. If I were to sell it what is my best avenue and what should I ask for it? Craigs list? Facebook Marketplace? I guess another option would be to trade it in to the dealer for a model that is not having this issue..
 

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Selling any vehicle private party is always more of a pain BUT youll get higher value (in most cases).

Your best bet is to get offers from Carvana, Carmax, Vroom, and any other online shop. Then also go on to KBB and NADA to get your vehicles value.

I would then trade it in to whatever dealership you are purchasing the next vehicle from so you can capitalize on the tax savings as well. If you dont do the first part, be prepared for the dealership to lowball you on the trade.
 

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Many others have the opinion that yes the engines have issues but GM makes a LOT of these trucks and engines for years. We only see the worst/most vocal owners.
Is there an issue: yes. Is it extreme: yes. Is it really that prevalent? Eh. Debatable.

I think most ppl who have these trucks would recommend reactivating AFM and roll on. The couple hundred $ is going to be far less than the hit you will take on trading after two years. Roughly I think you might get about $60k for your truck. For better guestimates go onto Autotrader and do a national search of your model and year. Whatever you see as list, subtract $5-10k and that is likely what you will be offered. Few exceptions out here is Carvana or Carmax is desperate but will be pretty close.

Good luck with your choice and I think seeing how the NHTSA outcome pans out you might get a nice GM warranty for a long while to serve you and the truck.
 

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I've got the 6.2L in my 2021. It has 93K miles now with lots of towing. I love the engine and (knock on wood) haven't had any issues with it. I run Amsoil and change the oil every 15k miles. I personally would not be trading your vehicle in because of those concerns, especially with no signs of trouble and with over 50k miles left on the factory warranty.
 

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i would keep it. do a warranty... these are prices i have found for my '24 yukon...

Platinum072/72$1,731
Platinum10072/72$1,562
Platinum25072/72$1,427
Platinum072/90$2,272
Platinum10072/90$2,021
Platinum25072/90$1,820
Platinum072/100$2,601
Platinum10072/100$2,301
Platinum25072/100$2,061
Platinum084/56$1,606
Platinum10084/56$1,456
Platinum25084/56$1,335
Platinum084/70$1,940
Platinum10084/70$1,740
Platinum25084/70$1,580
Platinum084/84$2,329
Platinum10084/84$2,070
Platinum25084/84$1,862
 

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I've got the 6.2L in my 2021. It has 93K miles now with lots of towing. I love the engine and (knock on wood) haven't had any issues with it. I run Amsoil and change the oil every 15k miles. I personally would not be trading your vehicle in because of those concerns, especially with no signs of trouble and with over 50k miles left on the factory warranty.
Oil change every 15k miles? Is this a typo, or do you really keep the oil in the motor for that many miles?
 
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i would keep it. do a warranty... these are prices i have found for my '24 yukon...

Platinum072/72$1,731
Platinum10072/72$1,562
Platinum25072/72$1,427
Platinum072/90$2,272
Platinum10072/90$2,021
Platinum25072/90$1,820
Platinum072/100$2,601
Platinum10072/100$2,301
Platinum25072/100$2,061
Platinum084/56$1,606
Platinum10084/56$1,456
Platinum25084/56$1,335
Platinum084/70$1,940
Platinum10084/70$1,740
Platinum25084/70$1,580
Platinum084/84$2,329
Platinum10084/84$2,070
Platinum25084/84$1,862
Is there a recommended company to get a warranty like this through?
 

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I've got the 6.2L in my 2021. It has 93K miles now with lots of towing. I love the engine and (knock on wood) haven't had any issues with it. I run Amsoil and change the oil every 15k miles. I personally would not be trading your vehicle in because of those concerns, especially with no signs of trouble and with over 50k miles left on the factory warranty.

Oil change every 15k miles on a tow rig? This has to be a typo…
 

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No typo. It is Amsoil Signature Series synthetic designed for 25k highway miles. I change at 15k for combined driving per my mechanic's recommendations.
 

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