Would you buy your Yukon/Tahoe again?

[mpgmc]

Not sure if I would buy again. (I have a 15i XL Denali) Don't get me wrong... I love the rig, except for the fact that in the 2 years I've had it, it's been to the shop around 14 times. 3 fuel injectors replaced, trans problems, AC went out this weekend. I'm telling myself maybe I just got a lemon, but from the looks of it, there are quite a few people that have had many of these same issues. I'm in talks to GM Customer Care, but I doubt they're going to do anything- I submitted a buyback request. 80k rig that's only 2 years old been in the shop 14 times and several of those trips were for several days. It had no competition up until this year. I'm hoping GM does the right thing for me. Supposed to hear from them this week.

 

[cardude2000]

Not sure if I would buy again. (I have a 15i XL Denali) Don't get me wrong... I love the rig, except for the fact that in the 2 years I've had it, it's been to the shop around 14 times. 3 fuel injectors replaced, trans problems, AC went out this weekend. I'm telling myself maybe I just got a lemon, but from the looks of it, there are quite a few people that have had many of these same issues. I'm in talks to GM Customer Care, but I doubt they're going to do anything- I submitted a buyback request. 80k rig that's only 2 years old been in the shop 14 times and several of those trips were for several days. It had no competition up until this year. I'm hoping GM does the right thing for me. Supposed to hear from them this week.

Interesting. Mine just went in this week for, what they think, are multiple bad fuel injectors.

It has 18k miles.

 

[mpgmc]

I hope they fixed the 17s, fellas. Because i felt the same way when I bought my car in 2015. I still love it... just not a reliable car anymore. Might be in my head, but I feel like the ride is getting rougher. I know I've seen some other people with the '15 denali that said they need new struts already.

 

[funymuny]

Guess I'm going to find out. I recently bought a new 17 Yukon Denali. Kept my 07 Yukon SLT (which I bought new in 06).

 

[Burby]

I had a new 4 Runner for the wife, which was a great vehicle. I'm a big guy so I never felt comfortable on long trips. I sold the 4 runner for almost what I paid for it new after using it for two years and got the 17 loaded GMC XL. No comparison. A week after I got it I drove 18 hours straight and the entire time it felt like I was in my living room chair. In two weeks I drove 6K miles and the XL help all our great for three people, and plenty of sports equipment. The room is AMAZING, fuel economy is nearing the 4runner. All in all yes 100% I would buy again.

I can almost mirror this entire post with my experience. My wife LOVES her '16 LT suburban and I'm not allowed to even think about selling it. 18k miles and zero issues. I'm glad I went with the suburban for added length and storage. Like the longer wheelbase. The engine is fine for our needs. It is a road trip machine.

 

[Jeff Potter]

My 2016 is awesome with only one complaint...the f&$king seats! The leather piping is extremely uncomfortable on long trips and digs into my a$$. Purchased from my nephew at the local Chevy store and apparently I'm not the only one that complains about the seats. If they don't change the design of the seats, will probably move up to a Yukon or Escalade.

 

[CND17 BURBAN]

My 2017 (fixed) Suburban Premier is great and I would buy it again if I needed to.
Now I've only put on 9500 KM so far, but taken a few road trips with the kids (4) and another with the inlaws.
Both trips were great to drive and everyone in the truck was comfy (including my very pregnant wife)
Looking forward to towing with it for the first time sometime soon.

 

[DougAMiller]

2005 LT bought new. 140,000 miles with zero problems. Most comfortable vehicle I've ever owned. Wife has had an Acura MDX and a Lexus RX330 during that time, I'd much rather ride in the Tahoe. The Tahoe goes through 2 foot Colorado snows like they aren't even there (plowed our street without a plow once so the Subarus could get out, seriously). Have had 2016s and 2017s as rentals over the last couple of years and really liked them. I am seriously considering updating, and absolutely would buy again. Probably will wait for the 2018 though, I really like what I have read about the Tahoe RST.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

My 2107 Suburban Premier is great and I would buy it again if I needed to.
Now I've only put on 9500 KM so far, but taken a few road trips with the kids (4) and another with the inlaws.
Both trips were great to drive and everyone in the truck was comfy (including my very pregnant wife)
Looking forward to towing with it for the first time sometime soon.

Damn, they are waaaaayyyy ahead of us up there, eh?! Can't wait to see the 2108's. I heard they fly themselves.

 

[GTNator]

My 2107 Suburban Premier is great and I would buy it again if I needed to.
Now I've only put on 9500 KM so far, but taken a few road trips with the kids (4) and another with the inlaws.
Both trips were great to drive and everyone in the truck was comfy (including my very pregnant wife)
Looking forward to towing with it for the first time sometime soon.

I'm curious did you get the second row captains chairs or bench?

 

[GTNator]

I'm in the market for a '17 Yukon Denali. Even though I don't tow, I have two kids and there's a lot to like about the Yukon. We take at least one long road trip a year and the comfort is a strong factor. I have a preference for the 6.2 and the 8 speed so that's where the Denali comes in.

I could get comparable room in a Chevy Traverse. Not sure how the new '18's drive though.

After seeing that Consumer Reports ranked the Yukon/Tahoe 8th out of 10 with 51 out of 100 points, would you buy it again?

From their perspective it's completely unreliable, won't handle accident avoidance, etc.

I'm kind of in the same boat. I love the Suburban and love the Yukon XL Denali even more. But I am concerned about a few things when compared to the 2018 Ford Expedition. CR rates Expy higher in quality, safety, and roll over avoidance. We'll see in real world tests. But what I love about the Suburban is the history, the way it looks inside and out, and the way it drives.

I know, first world problems: which $80,000 vehicle to buy...

 

[CND17 BURBAN]

I'm curious did you get the second row captains chairs or bench?

I got the second row captains chairs. made it much easier to get into the third row for the kids.

 

[Bigboychi]

I'm in the market for a '17 Yukon Denali. Even though I don't tow, I have two kids and there's a lot to like about the Yukon. We take at least one long road trip a year and the comfort is a strong factor. I have a preference for the 6.2 and the 8 speed so that's where the Denali comes in.

I could get comparable room in a Chevy Traverse. Not sure how the new '18's drive though.

After seeing that Consumer Reports ranked the Yukon/Tahoe 8th out of 10 with 51 out of 100 points, would you buy it again?

From their perspective it's completely unreliable, won't handle accident avoidance, etc.

No.. No.. No..im done... I've purchased 5 Tahoe/Yukon over past 10 years..2 brand new....Gmc purchased 2 back from me.. They never like to honor they're warranty

 

[GTNator]

I got the second row captains chairs. made it much easier to get into the third row for the kids.

That makes sense. Are you ever in the situation where you are taking your whole family and the inlaws for example? Or that rare occasion where you wished you had one more seat? Or do you just think for the 99.99% of the time, captains chairs provides the best comfort... That's another thing I spend way too much time thinking about. I have 3 kids.

 

[cekkk]

I'm in the market for a '17 Yukon Denali. Even though I don't tow, I have two kids and there's a lot to like about the Yukon. We take at least one long road trip a year and the comfort is a strong factor. I have a preference for the 6.2 and the 8 speed so that's where the Denali comes in.

I could get comparable room in a Chevy Traverse. Not sure how the new '18's drive though.

After seeing that Consumer Reports ranked the Yukon/Tahoe 8th out of 10 with 51 out of 100 points, would you buy it again?

From their perspective it's completely unreliable, won't handle accident avoidance, etc.

And so they said about our four Expeditions. We had one problem and it was fixed under warranty.


I haven't had my Yukon long enough to say yet but I bought it from my daughter who purchased a new one identical to this one but for color. So clearly they are happy with them.

I'm in the market for a '17 Yukon Denali. Even though I don't tow, I have two kids and there's a lot to like about the Yukon. We take at least one long road trip a year and the comfort is a strong factor. I have a preference for the 6.2 and the 8 speed so that's where the Denali comes in.

I could get comparable room in a Chevy Traverse. Not sure how the new '18's drive though.

After seeing that Consumer Reports ranked the Yukon/Tahoe 8th out of 10 with 51 out of 100 points, would you buy it again?

From their perspective it's completely unreliable, won't handle accident avoidance, etc.

 

[jac1304]

That makes sense. Are you ever in the situation where you are taking your whole family and the inlaws for example? Or that rare occasion where you wished you had one more seat? Or do you just think for the 99.99% of the time, captains chairs provides the best comfort... That's another thing I spend way too much time thinking about. I have 3 kids.

I have two kids and occasionally mother in law and kids 2 cousins... I just like captains chairs because it's easier to get to third row and for keeping my boys apart for longer trips...

 

[Lewis]

NO! Gm won't stand behind their product. Dash is cracked and inside door handles will cut your fingers, but GM says we are on our own.

 

[08HoeCD]

I'd buy my 2008 Tahoe again. I really enjoy the styling, room, comfort, and tons of features. The only thing I regret is not researching the known, chronic issues BEFOREHAND in order to budget more effectively to deal with and pay for them.

Spending time on this forum reveals that there's a fair number of small and moderate sized issues, plus a few bigger ones. Like with anything else, nothing is perfect----but it helps to know what you're getting into before pulling the trigger.

 

[Guardian]

I'm on my third Tahoe. Had a 2008 Z71, then a 2012 LTZ, and now a 2017 Tahoe Premier. I like the space I get inside. This time I opted for a bench seat in the second row, but we rarely have anyone back there. I'm getting petty stiff in my joints so the Tahoe is about the only think I can climb into other than a truck which I don't need.

In between the Tahoes, we had a Lexus 2009 RX-330 (too small), and a 2011 Lincoln MKX (junk!). Those made my decision to go back to a Tahoe very easy. I would like to have gone with a Yukon Denali, but the extra $10K for the same thing I got (except engine and trans.) with my Premier wasn't worth it in my opinion.

 

[Danny3737]

Most people who never have problems ever seek advice from a forum and those of us on here are a small fraction of owners.

I'm on my 3rd size GM fullsize SUV and would gladly buy another. Much like anything, some people are snakebite with certain manf's whether it be cars, washing machines, etc.