Yukon Denalis...What to look for when purchasing?

[Wake]

...the 01-02 have a better awd system with the NVG-149 case shared with the Silverado SS trucks.

Interesting. Do you know if the NVG-149 is interchangeable with the BW4481 in the newer trucks?

 

[sparks]

ive had both an escalade awd, and a denali awd (current dd)

in the escalade, i drove it to 285,000 mi, auto ride was the biggest issue till i disconnected it. replaced transfer case at 240,000 it cracked the case. front end needed work here and there (had 24's on it so i attribute the wear to the extra weight).

in the denali, ive had it since 74,000 miles, it has 84,000 on it now, the autoride shocks are hosed (were bad when i bought it), everything else is solid.

both trucks have the 6.0, i loved it. they both averaged 13-17mpg, if you get the enginne tuned it makes it even more fun to drive. they are great trucks, just take care of it and it will last you forever.

 

[91RS]

You can get a Denali and an Escalade with a 5.3L and 2WD, but they are VERY VERY hard to find. The 6.0L is the same engine, just bigger displacement. Pretty much just check it over like you would any used car. Common problems for the NBS trucks are: Loose wheel bearings, leaks (usually the only problem the AWD system gives), make sure the power seats work (sometimes seat control modules need reprogrammed becuse the switch goes backwards), pitman arm and idler arms get loose, and the intermediate shaft will clunk when turning. The autoride can be a problem, but usually it's only the shocks (people don't replace them when they start leaking and the compressor runs way more than it should and dies). Still, I've seen the shocks go just as many miles as standard shocks (well over 100k miles).

 

[XCRacer440]

Sounds like the autoride can be expensive to fix. Are the shocks used on these an average cost to replace like on a regular truck? Autoride uses a compressor I take it to make the ride just like it was not hauling things when it is? That sounds expensive if it goes out. Are these rides just expensive all around to have?
Thanks for the information so far!

 

[OHSIXX]

Sounds like the autoride can be expensive to fix. Are the shocks used on these an average cost to replace like on a regular truck? Autoride uses a compressor I take it to make the ride just like it was not hauling things when it is? That sounds expensive if it goes out. Are these rides just expensive all around to have?
Thanks for the information so far!

If you keep the autoride-it is not expensive(relative term) to repair especially if you DIY. I replaced mine with this kit-fit like a charm and no complaints....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-REAR-AI...Parts_Accessories&hash=item588ddf0e00&vxp=mtr

Like stated above-keep up on the routine maint and it will run for a very long time......

 

[XCRacer440]

The denalitrucks website says there are no forums when I click on it, whats going on there?

 

[91RS]

Sounds like the autoride can be expensive to fix. Are the shocks used on these an average cost to replace like on a regular truck? Autoride uses a compressor I take it to make the ride just like it was not hauling things when it is? That sounds expensive if it goes out. Are these rides just expensive all around to have?
Thanks for the information so far!

As long as it works when you buy the truck, I wouldn't loose sleep over it. There are other options for parts. http://www.arnottindustries.com/