Would you buy your Yukon/Tahoe again?

[15YUKON]

we just hit 68k with our 15 XL and it's time we dump money into and keep running it or unload it. Unfortunately, I think I'm already pass the point of unloading without taking a huge loss due to the mileage. i have a handful of repairs that need to be done and unsure if it's worth it or take a hit and trade it in.

This is what I'm talking about it shouldn't need this "dumping money in to keep it running" it should just run. There is no need for the dumping money part like these require and it gets old fast. Nobody I know with an expy has had all these problems take over their truck the only issue is some peeling paint at high mileage, who cares? That's nothing compared to this. They all are at high miles (like 150k plus and their trucks are in better operational shape than a well cared for 15'). Is this a normal GM thing that I'm not used to? When you go spend 80K on a new truck it should give you 200k of problem free service and these obviously won't do it. So disappointing.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

we just hit 68k with our 15 XL and it's time we dump money into and keep running it or unload it. Unfortunately, I think I'm already pass the point of unloading without taking a huge loss due to the mileage. i have a handful of repairs that need to be done and unsure if it's worth it or take a hit and trade it in.

What all can you really need at 68k that would constitute "dumping" $ into it?

 

[Duff87]

What all can you really need at 68k that would constitute "dumping" $ into it?

A lot from the vibration issues, MRC suspension on ltz and Denali , Ac issues on all.... down to the little things like antennas leaking, trim coming off and electrical issues from battery drain to radio blackout

 

[HiHoeSilver]

A lot from the vibration issues, MRC suspension on ltz and Denali , Ac issues on all.... down to the little things like antennas leaking, trim coming off and electrical issues from battery drain to radio blackout

Sounds like a pile AND I feel your pain, but I do think that you are in the minority having had Al
ALL these troubles. Did it go back to the dealer enough to use lemon laws? Definitely will get more out of it through private sale than trade in, no matter what. Lastly (don't take this as smart alec), I NEVER buy a vehicle the first year of a style change. EVER.

 

[Duff87]

Sounds like a pile AND I feel your pain, but I do think that you are in the minority having had Al
ALL these troubles. Did it go back to the dealer enough to use lemon laws? Definitely will get more out of it through private sale than trade in, no matter what. Lastly (don't take this as smart alec), I NEVER buy a vehicle the first year of a style change. EVER.

I was just listing known problems with our vehicles... me personally I still loved my tahoe until last week when I got my first major problem with the ac going down... at least the hottest days of the year are over.... just gotta get it figured out with the problem so I can get it fixed myself... be damn if I pay the dealer 1200-1500 for a part that is 200 at most

 

[HiHoeSilver]

I was just listing known problems with our vehicles... me personally I still loved my tahoe until last week when I got my first major problem with the ac going down... at least the hottest days of the year are over.... just gotta get it figured out with the problem so I can get it fixed myself... be damn if I pay the dealer 1200-1500 for a part that is 200 at most

Okay, I hear ya. I have also never had a dealer do work outside of a warrantee. Is there something that makes you think you're taking a bigger hit than you would with any other vehicle at that age and mileage?

 

[Duff87]

Okay, I hear ya. I have also never had a dealer do work outside of a warrantee. Is there something that makes you think you're taking a bigger hit than you would with any other vehicle at that age and mileage?

Honestly I feel as if I am stuck with my Gm SUV for now and i will be good again once the ac is fixed.... the 18 expos don't do it for me and the navigator is out my range and also the ugly q80's are way to expensive

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Honestly I feel as if I am stuck with my Gm SUV for now and i will be good again once the ac is fixed.... the 18 expos don't do it for me and the navigator is out my range and also the ugly q80's are way to expensive

Lol. I followed one of those today and all I could think was "I wonder how expensive it is to drive a monstrosity that ugly" I hope you're GM redeems itself in your eyes be you can enjoy it for the long haul.

 

[cardude2000]

I NEVER buy a vehicle the first year of a style change. EVER.

Many of these issues are in 2016's.

 

[GTNator]

Wow, I'm so surprised these GM vehicles have so many problems. My wife has a 2014 Toyota Sequoia that we bought new in 2014. It has only 40,000 miles but still after all these years we have had ZERO issues. And I mean nothing, at all. I just assumed that GM had "caught up" in quality especially with their $80,000 SUVs.

I personally LOVE the way the Yukon XL Denali (and Suburban too) looks, that massive GMC grill, the LED lights, the sound of that Denali engine. I've been planning on buying one for a while, however, like someone else said, I think the 2018 Ford Expedition may have leap frogged the GM vehicles for 2018. Expy has better technology: full stop/start semi-autonomous cruise, 360 surround vision (I still can't believe GM doesn't offer this in Suburban/Yukon XL at $80k- especially when they offer it in the Acadia! also the Escalade), more USB ports, rear screens that can play independently from each other, can stream movies from your phone or stream TO your phone/tablet..).

I also like the extra leg room in the 3rd row on the new Expy, and the panoramic sunroof-wow.

The other safety item I like about the Expy (and Sequoia) over the GM vehicles, is that Expy and Sequoia have head rests for all passengers, including middle seats in the 2nd and 3rd rows. Headrests are important for all passengers. And probably even more importantly the Expy gets better crash scores and rollover avoidance scores than Suburban/Yukon XL.

On the other hand, here's what I like (LOVE) about the GM vehicles: the history. You can't beat that history, longest running name plate in history. Also man those GM vehicles look great! Inside and out they really cannot be beat. Also I like it that you can order different versions of the 22 inch wheels. Love them all, and they change the look dramatically. With Expy Platinum you are stuck with one wheel. I still can't believe that.

Also, I haven't yet heard the 18 Expy, but the GM V-8's sound great.

I also really like the fact that GM sells a ton more of theee vehicles than Ford does. That says something. The market speaks with dollars and other people really like Suburban/Yukon XL.

Who knows what I'll end up buying. Even with that exhaustive list above, I'm still leaning somewhat towards the Yukon XL Denali, because it looks fantastic. But I will wait to see the 18 Expy in the flesh.

But after reading about all these problems with the Denali, I'm getting a little worried. I also agree that when you drop $80k on a car, the AC should not go out...let alone all the other problems people mentioned. I do wonder if some of these problems have been resolved by GM since it's been a few model years since they changed everything in 2015? But even so, I bought a BMW in 2011 during a model change and NOTHING has broken, ever!