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  1. WillCO

    Our trucks VS Toyota Sequoia???

    The Toyota-level reliability returns for Tahoes and Yukons were coming around 5 or 6 years ago. They aren't as good presently with the new models. GM and Toyota had the same thing going for them at that point in time, that they both had a full-size SUV rolling with old, proven technology...
  2. WillCO

    Pull the trigger on a 2023 or wait for a 2024?

    Good question on the lifter issue. My sense is that in that sort of situation, they make production changes quietly and under NDA. If they were too openly descriptive about them they'd get pressure to establish TSBs for previous year models. But I'm not in the industry, so that's just a guess.
  3. WillCO

    Pull the trigger on a 2023 or wait for a 2024?

    It comes down to the deal you can get on a '23. Price constant (it won't be), I'd get a '24. You never know what they fixed as they reset production. It's always best to get the newest version of a car design you can. But I bet the deals will be really good on '23s right now.
  4. WillCO

    The Art of Towing

    This is good advice even when you aren't pulling a trailer. I go between Castle Rock, CO and Vail all the time as I live in both spots. There are multiple stretches of long, steep descents on that route including the Eisenhower Tunnel approach and Vail Pass. I am obsessive about engine...
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    Looking to purchase 2015-2019 Yukon SLE or SLT Not a Denali

    Old thread, I wonder whether the OP bought a truck already. I've had a 2016 Tahoe LT from new, it has 95K on it now. It's been fine. Here's what I have to say: The only non-wear maintenance issue I've had to address was a leaky front differential at about 70-75K. About $900. Otherwise it's...
  6. WillCO

    Front Suspension Improvements - anyone interested?

    Subbed. I made a similar change a while back to my otherwise stock 2004 Explorer and the outcome was surprisingly noticeable considering the cost. I'd love to see options here.
  7. WillCO

    Slipping or stuttering in 4wd auto mode -- is this normal?

    It's safe to say that experience changed me forever as a driver. Whenever I see people driving like morons on slick roads, now I always think "ah, you haven't had your accident yet." I was actually on my way from Denver to Colorado Springs to make a sales presentation. After the wreck the...
  8. WillCO

    Slipping or stuttering in 4wd auto mode -- is this normal?

    Snarkiness aside, I can objectively see how a mechanical differential that activates the front axle based on slippage at the rear would be engaging and disengaging the front differential a lot more often than a dedicated AWD system that always has it engaged at some level. In the same way as...
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    Slipping or stuttering in 4wd auto mode -- is this normal?

    The difference would be that I posted text from the actual GM owners documentation and you've been reading chat board posts by, well...whomever. Vive l'internet.
  10. WillCO

    Rattles!

    I think I have this one. Something in my exhaust system occasionally vibrates annoyingly, usually when I'm at a stop with the vehicle running. I'll get under there and see if there are any clips missing.
  11. WillCO

    2017 Tahoe 4x4 Suspension is gone!

    I came here to create the same thread, but might as well pile on yours. My 2016 Tahoe is an LT with the mechanical suspension. It's approaching 100,000 miles; I've had it from new. Generally speaking not much has gone wrong with it. It's springtime in Colorado as I write this, which means...
  12. WillCO

    Post what y'all tow with your Tahoes, Yukons, and Suburbans!

    We recently paid this camper forward to some family members whose kids are younger than ours and needed it more. But we had some great excursions in it. This one was at Rocky Mountain National Park. This little camper hardly affected mileage and the truck seemed to not know it was even there.
  13. WillCO

    Slipping or stuttering in 4wd auto mode -- is this normal?

    Better said.
  14. WillCO

    Slipping or stuttering in 4wd auto mode -- is this normal?

    Although not always optimal for efficiency and wear of your vehicle 4wd driveline, AUTOMATIC 4 HI can be used on any road condition without risk of damaging your vehicle.
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  15. WillCO

    Slipping or stuttering in 4wd auto mode -- is this normal?

    Interesting. I suppose it's possible you managed to find the limits of the automatic 4WD's switching capability. These trucks are great products, but probably not at the vanguard of technology in many areas, especially drivetrain. Now that I'm thinking about it, when I know for certain I'll...
  16. WillCO

    Slipping or stuttering in 4wd auto mode -- is this normal?

    Operating the vehicle in 4WD auto mode is not problematic; it's the way GM intends us to use these. It's an automatic system that allocates torque according to traction conditions; having the vehicle in that mode all the time is pretty much the point. Not sure what your dealer was concerned...
  17. WillCO

    Do you get what you pay for in Tires

    I have a set of Defenders on my '16 that have at least 60,000 miles on them and still have about 5/32" of tread. I'll get another winter out of them for sure - honestly the larger concern might be the condition of the rubber as they've been on the truck five years now. I drive it between...
  18. WillCO

    2015 Tahoe/Sketchy service at Chevy dealer - your thoughts!

    Sounds like this happened a while ago. Did you consider paying with a credit card and then disputing the charge as unauthorized? Obviously they weren't going to give the truck back to you unless you paid, so you presented your card. But it was still an unauthorized charge.
  19. WillCO

    2015 Tahoe/Sketchy service at Chevy dealer - your thoughts!

    No lug nut issues, but I have had two service quality issues with my dealer: - Dealer forget to reset the TPMS system in the truck on a tire rotation and it had the pressure readings aligned to the wrong tires for a while. - The bash guard under my oil pan lost all but one bolt one time when I...
  20. WillCO

    Goodyear Fortera 22" tire for a smooth ride

    I'm pretty confident that Michelin Defender LTX are the best tires you can buy if you don't need a specialty tire. I have them on our Tahoe and on our GLC300. The ones on the Tahoe have 60,000 miles or more on them and are still at about 5/36 or a little deeper. Five years. I drive them in...
  21. WillCO

    Snow cables

    I have the same. I've never used them though. Even so, I do recommend a set of long rubber heavy duty kitchen gloves - toss them in the bag with the cables. If you had to install them on the side of the road it would be cold, wet work for your hands.
  22. WillCO

    Battery low issue

    +1. If you have a battery tender or a jump device that plugs into the cigarette lighter, plug it in while you swap the battery. It will keep the systems from fully losing power and may save you a headache or two if something fails to restart or restarts when you'd rather it hadn't.
  23. WillCO

    Battery low issue

    A 3 year old battery is highly likely to be ready to go. I'm sure that's all it is. The battery swap on these is a pretty easy DIY with the exception that some of the aftermarket batteries are large enough to make a very snug fit. If you take care to buy a new one with the same dimensions as...
  24. WillCO

    How do you guys like the 15-20's?

    The car manufacturers do tend to use a certain color to differentiate a model when it's new. There may be an industry term for it - "launch color" or something similar. It's often a garish color that you might not choose normally. I think White Diamond was like that, though it's not garish...
  25. WillCO

    How do you guys like the 15-20's?

    Yep. As big as it was, the previous generation SUV was actually smaller than the competition and gave up points in a few areas by result. You mention the rear suspension, I'd add that the interior storage in the previous trucks is shockingly modest. The upside was that the old trucks were...

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