About to purchase a 2018 Yukon SLT

[YukoninTexas]

Hello! We are in the process of selling our 2017 GMC Acadia and replacing it with a 2018 Yukon. We really liked our Acadia but it has had nothing but electrical issues in the last year, and the warranty runs out this fall and we would like to get something a little larger anyway since we've downgraded to having just the one vehicle and I no longer have my truck.

We found a great deal on a 2018 Yukon SLT with 24,000 miles on it and it has all of the options our Acadia has and that my wife wants to keep. Should there be anything we need to look out for? I had a 2015 Sierra with the same 5.3L engine and that truck was pretty bulletproof while I owned it.

 

[Miami-Dade]

Just look through 5 or more pages right here in this section and you will get all your answers.

Make sure you get ALL service records and [if you can] have a good independent mechanic check it out on the rack just to be 100% sure. Only deal with a GMC-Chevrolet dealer. Make sure you test drive the Yukon out on the highway [at 75 mph or higher] to check out any possible vibrations.

With that said I have a 2016 5.3 Tahoe [63K miles] and so far [knock on wood] just plain old regular service.

 

[YukoninTexas]

This Yukon is from Carvana and unfortunately the Carfax doesn’t have any of the service records listed. It was a rental in its previous life. The price on it is a good $5k below NADA and my credit union has no issue at all with loan to value due to this.

Normally I wouldn’t look at a prior rental but in the used car market it’s kind of hard to avoid that. This being a full size SUV I wouldn’t think it would have been driven hard or abused. If it was a sports car for sure I wouldn’t even be looking at it.

 

[Miami-Dade]

This Yukon is from Carvana and unfortunately the Carfax doesn’t have any of the service records listed. It was a rental in its previous life. The price on it is a good $5k below NADA and my credit union has no issue at all with loan to value due to this.

Normally I wouldn’t look at a prior rental but in the used car market it’s kind of hard to avoid that. This being a full size SUV I wouldn’t think it would have been driven hard or abused. If it was a sports car for sure I wouldn’t even be looking at it.

I would ask Carvana to try to see who serviced the Yukon and check in at that facility to see how often it was serviced and exactly what oil they were putting in it. That is just me.

With that said I have [and family members] have bought rental vehicles in the past and no complaints with any of them. On those vehicles Carfax showed there were serviced every 5K miles. We all got the extended warranty so we could sleep better at night.

 

[YukoninTexas]

I’d post the screenshots of the CarFax but it won’t let me.

 

[cardude2000]

Hello! We are in the process of selling our 2017 GMC Acadia and replacing it with a 2018 Yukon. We really liked our Acadia but it has had nothing but electrical issues in the last year, and the warranty runs out this fall and we would like to get something a little larger anyway since we've downgraded to having just the one vehicle and I no longer have my truck.

We found a great deal on a 2018 Yukon SLT with 24,000 miles on it and it has all of the options our Acadia has and that my wife wants to keep. Should there be anything we need to look out for? I had a 2015 Sierra with the same 5.3L engine and that truck was pretty bulletproof while I owned it.

It’s too bad there isn’t a sticky on this gens (or any gens) known issues to look out for.

Google Chevy Tahoe vibration and you’ll find all the info you want on the vibration and booming issues.

My suggestion is to drive it thoroughly before buying. The good ones are good (and most are good) but the bad ones are bad.

https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/is-your-gm-vehicle-making-you-sick/

 

[Akinshake]

I’m not sure when they fixed the issue of the ac condensers going out, but that was one big problem they had. The vibrations/buffeting I’d say would be the number one thing to check like Miami-Dade said. And the leds in the taillights and headlights. Make sure they all work and have no glitches. Little things would be the headphones and remote if it has a DVD player and the Manual. Those aren’t really important, just kinda tells you a little more about the car sometimes. Oh and make sure the ac seats work. I heard that might be an issue sometimes.

 

[YukoninTexas]

Thank you! I’m hoping it will be like the 2015 Sierra we had in that it was very reliable.

The cooled seats and heated rear seats are something the Acadia doesn’t have so that will be a bonus feature.

Unfortunately Carvana doesn’t have the previous service records but it was a prior rental so I would assume the rental company would have taken very good care of the vehicle prior. It only has 24k miles on it.

We plan on taking a 3600 mile road trip next week and we are considering taking the Yukon. Just not sure what impact if any we’d have taking a cross country trip with temp tags.

 

[GTNator]

Thank you! I’m hoping it will be like the 2015 Sierra we had in that it was very reliable.

The cooled seats and heated rear seats are something the Acadia doesn’t have so that will be a bonus feature.

Unfortunately Carvana doesn’t have the previous service records but it was a prior rental so I would assume the rental company would have taken very good care of the vehicle prior. It only has 24k miles on it.

We plan on taking a 3600 mile road trip next week and we are considering taking the Yukon. Just not sure what impact if any we’d have taking a cross country trip with temp tags.

Go for it! Just buy an extended warranty and you’ll be fine. Temporary tags across states are fine as long as you keep all the purchase paperwork and proof of insurance with you. Good luck and have fun with you’re new ride on that long trip.


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[YukoninTexas]

The price we would be paying before taxes and fees is $42,600. Is this a good price? It has the Open Road package with the sunroof and rear seat entertainment.

 

[cardude2000]

https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/drivers-say-gm-transmissions-shake-and-shudder/957241997?sfns=mo


News story tonight

 

[llauck]

Hello! We are in the process of selling our 2017 GMC Acadia and replacing it with a 2018 Yukon. We really liked our Acadia but it has had nothing but electrical issues in the last year, and the warranty runs out this fall and we would like to get something a little larger anyway since we've downgraded to having just the one vehicle and I no longer have my truck.

We found a great deal on a 2018 Yukon SLT with 24,000 miles on it and it has all of the options our Acadia has and that my wife wants to keep. Should there be anything we need to look out for? I had a 2015 Sierra with the same 5.3L engine and that truck was pretty bulletproof while I owned it.

As pointed out, the transmission is the issue I would investigate. My nephew has as 2017 Yukon and it is having shaking issues. I own a 2018 Yukon, but no issues yet.

 

[petethepug]

The price you're paying for aftercare, warranty or service contract has to be considered, like GTNator said. If you walk away with the purchase on faith, you'll get one of two things; a great truck with no major issues and the usual maint we've come to expect or a little, possibly, a lot of regret. When I go into a deal I always have the equivalent of a back up piece. We've got three kids in school and a frick'g crazy schedule. I'm capable of wrenching all my own repairs, but don't have the Alaska Summer with 24 hours of daylight. I'm selfish and give all my time to friends, relatives and family.

I sold 90% of all my tools but kept the knowledge base. I support my Indy tech like he's family as he's 150% vested in growing his buss with his sons. He's damn good at near anything mechanical and exceeds my abilities. If Carvana let's you stack the deck on a maint plan, do it. GM won't sell you a GMPP because it was a rental. My 2019 burb LT with 6200 miles pee'd oil all over our paver driveway. It was prolly the engine main seal. Fortunately I could return it because it was a rental.

If you use the car vending machine, pls take pictures!

 

[petethepug]

Duped post!

 

[K2 Kaiju]

Most rental companies are diligent with maintence schedules, but do it in house so it wont show up on car fax.

I picked up an LT Burb 18 brand new for just a few grand more than what your looking at at Classic in grapevine, and they had another a few days ago. Mine only has 2 options - captains and nav, but its really all I need as kids dont watch videos any more (but they love the wifi). Only option I had to add were some fogs.

The 6 speed on this rig is sweeeet. Compared to my custom tuned avy 6 speed, its smooth as butter. I think I just enjoy not feeling shifts again. I would be very wary of the 8; the feedback here seems to be negative. Best bet with carvana is to take their trade in value, and have dealer match...

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[daryl]

I personally wouldn't buy a former rental. Think about the last time you drive one.... when it's not yours, you don't care. Before acquiring my company car, I spent about 5 years in rentals. So many times I'd get in one and find that the oil change was overdue. It's a business for them - service cost money and results in downed rental times. The lack of service records (through car fax) is likely a direct result of it being a rental. Whoever the rental company dealt with for service likeLay doesn't participate with, or report to carfax.
I'd keep looking. We found our current '17 XL at a GMC dealer as a CPO with 11k. It was originally sold by them, serviced by them, and taken in on trade by them.
One thing to look out for is the super annoying transmission vibration while at a stop light, or any time you're stopped while it's in D (drive). Apparently something to do with the torque converter. My bet is that's why the previous owner traded this one in.
Good luck with your search.

 

[mck024]

I personally wouldn't buy a former rental. Think about the last time you drive one.... when it's not yours, you don't care. Before acquiring my company car, I spent about 5 years in rentals. So many times I'd get in one and find that the oil change was overdue. It's a business for them - service cost money and results in downed rental times. The lack of service records (through car fax) is likely a direct result of it being a rental. Whoever the rental company dealt with for service likeLay doesn't participate with, or report to carfax.
I'd keep looking. We found our current '17 XL at a GMC dealer as a CPO with 11k. It was originally sold by them, serviced by them, and taken in on trade by them.
One thing to look out for is the super annoying transmission vibration while at a stop light, or any time you're stopped while it's in D (drive). Apparently something to do with the torque converter. My bet is that's why the previous owner traded this one in.
Good luck with your search.

I have purchased four former rental vehicles in the last couple of years. A 16 Suburban LT and 16 Corolla (personal vehicles), and a 16 F-150 and 17 Jeep GC Laredo (company vehicles). All of them had 20-30k miles on the odo. Knock on wood, all have performed very well with no major maintenance issues. The Ford and Jeep have over 70k now. The Burban has almost 60k and has been a great road trip vehicle for us. No buffeting, ac condenser, or other common issues.

I guess this shows ymmv

 

[jimr5454]

Hello! We are in the process of selling our 2017 GMC Acadia and replacing it with a 2018 Yukon. We really liked our Acadia but it has had nothing but electrical issues in the last year, and the warranty runs out this fall and we would like to get something a little larger anyway since we've downgraded to having just the one vehicle and I no longer have my truck.

We found a great deal on a 2018 Yukon SLT with 24,000 miles on it and it has all of the options our Acadia has and that my wife wants to keep. Should there be anything we need to look out for? I had a 2015 Sierra with the same 5.3L engine and that truck was pretty bulletproof while I owned it.

Did ypu biy the yukon slt .if so any issues im torn netween 16 slt or the 16 denali ...

 

[jimr5454]

Did ypu biy the 18 yukon slt .if so any issues im torn netween 16 slt or the 16 denali

 

[jimr5454]

And what extended service plan if any did you get?