So I bought a 2006 Yukon XL Denali sight unseen. I did a pretty good job of talking to the dealer and requesting photos, vin checks etc... I even spoke with the mechanic who checks over the vehicles before selling. Main reason I bought it was the mileage, price and most important, no rust! I live in Michigan and the salt tears through our vehicles.
After I bought it, Covid 19 hit and the Yukon sat 8 hours away from me for almost 2 months. Finally, I was able to get my mechanic to transport it. When it got to the shop it needed a new starter and we also replaced the rear air shocks.
It had a smell inside. Not smoke. Not really sure but the inside is very clean so I'm trying to figure it out.
I had to fix the AC. The back lines had a leak so we just capped them off.
My wife thinks she is going to veer off the road at speeds over 60. She has PTSD from a bad rollover we had in 2019 with our 2010 Yukon Denali so driving it brought her to years because she said it felt like we were going off the road.
I'll admit, I was not happy that first ride either. Something was wrong. It felt like it was swaying side to side. It was windy but I am used to driving a Suburban in the wind. I had my mechanic check underneath when doing an oil change and everything was good.
I had an alignment done. It was adjusted just a tiny bit. I also had my tires rotated. No signs of wear. That mechanic said everything underneath looked great.
I thought it drove better after that. I still can't figure out where the smell is coming from. My wife does not think it drives any better.
There are only 2 things left for me to check.
1. Service Ride Control warning is on.
2. It's an 06 so the steering wheel is not as tight as a newer vehicle. It has a little play in it. Could that cause problems? Do I have to adjust the steering box or replace it?
I'm at a loss. She wants me to sell it. I told her the reason I got it was because there was no rust and that anything is fixable.
Any thoughts?
Very frustrates husband...
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After I bought it, Covid 19 hit and the Yukon sat 8 hours away from me for almost 2 months. Finally, I was able to get my mechanic to transport it. When it got to the shop it needed a new starter and we also replaced the rear air shocks.
It had a smell inside. Not smoke. Not really sure but the inside is very clean so I'm trying to figure it out.
I had to fix the AC. The back lines had a leak so we just capped them off.
My wife thinks she is going to veer off the road at speeds over 60. She has PTSD from a bad rollover we had in 2019 with our 2010 Yukon Denali so driving it brought her to years because she said it felt like we were going off the road.
I'll admit, I was not happy that first ride either. Something was wrong. It felt like it was swaying side to side. It was windy but I am used to driving a Suburban in the wind. I had my mechanic check underneath when doing an oil change and everything was good.
I had an alignment done. It was adjusted just a tiny bit. I also had my tires rotated. No signs of wear. That mechanic said everything underneath looked great.
I thought it drove better after that. I still can't figure out where the smell is coming from. My wife does not think it drives any better.
There are only 2 things left for me to check.
1. Service Ride Control warning is on.
2. It's an 06 so the steering wheel is not as tight as a newer vehicle. It has a little play in it. Could that cause problems? Do I have to adjust the steering box or replace it?
I'm at a loss. She wants me to sell it. I told her the reason I got it was because there was no rust and that anything is fixable.
Any thoughts?
Very frustrates husband...
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