How many think the GMT 900 series is the best TAHOE/YUKON yet?

[Yukon Joe XL]

The new style caught my eye immediately and I decided right there ,that will be my next vehicle. I had been driving an '07 Tahoe (company vehicle) and had a 15 month test drive before getting my own. I waited patiently but could wait no longer and got my "08 Yukon XL in Sept '08. I have some minor complaints but overall love the vehicle and can't help adding mods to it Loaded it up recently with numerous ,heavy, bags of mulch and didn't notice any difference in pick-up,sway etc... considering the weight.

 

[Max]

I love the nnbs tahoes, wish I could jack the suspension into my gmt800. The gmt900 tahoe is the best looking, not sure why but I don't really like the new yukons.

 

[nc6600]

I love my Yukon but at times miss my GMT800 Tahoe. IMHO i think the seats in my 800 were more comfy than the ones in the 07.

 

[Rollin Thunder]

I love my Yukon but at times miss my GMT800 Tahoe. IMHO i think the seats in my 800 were more comfy than the ones in the 07.

I find that too. More cushion. Im glad that my silverado has the same seats as my 06 yukon had.

 

[Redline5004]

Loved my 2000 NBS to death,185,00 miles worth! Then came along the 07. Don't think it can get any better! My pedals can be moved in drive too. My buddy likes to do it while I'm driviing. Very annoying. The only thing I would like better is the new tranny.

 

[swathdiver]

Check out this blast from the past post.

 

[BG1988]

I don't think it gets any better than this generation, and the way things are going it might be the last of the breed.

i all ready knew i was going to buy one back in 2006

 

[BG1988]

I definitely prefer my 900 over my two older 800 trucks.

at lest the brakes actually work on the 900 series That can't be said for the 800 series (btw I had driven many 800 series even owned one) the BRAKES sucked



when the engine/tras FAILS on this i'm going to install a new 4.8L V8 L20 (has to be vvt to meet it's emissions requirements)FlexFuel+6speed


it will still get 22 on the highway

 

[swathdiver]

i all ready knew i was going to buy one back in 2006

Funny you say that. These things started going on sale in January of 2006 and I was sweet on the Yukon XL 2500 but wanted to wait for the 2008s to get the 6-speed transmission and higher tow ratings. So we bought my wife's car first and then came upon hard times and the want for the Yukon XL had to wait.

 

[DTOM]

I don't think it gets any better than this generation, and the way things are going it might be the last of the breed.

The original post being over ten years old, is this still the general consensus among some end users? I ask because the wife doesn't want anything in 2015-2020 range, she'd prefer a factory new GMT900 or as close to new as possible. Now we haven't even looked at the 2021s so I can't say on that end. But I must admit, the GMT900 just seems more offroad capable and the less bells and whistles, the better, in our minds.

 

[iLikeEggs]

Love my 2011 SSV. I like the look of the 2021's but not the price tag. My net cost on my auction Tahoe was four grand so car payments make me cringe. I did get a new motor, trans and rear end not too long ago so it's all good.

 

[wsteele]

The original post being over ten years old, is this still the general consensus among some end users? I ask because the wife doesn't want anything in 2015-2020 range, she'd prefer a factory new GMT900 or as close to new as possible. Now we haven't even looked at the 2021s so I can't say on that end. But I must admit, the GMT900 just seems more offroad capable and the less bells and whistles, the better, in our minds.

I am in the fortunate position that if I really thought a different truck would serve my needs better, I would just go buy it. I have looked long and hard and honestly don’t think there is anything out there that fits my needs better than my 2007 Yukon SLT. When something breaks I fix it with OE parts and move on, will likely use this strategy until I die.

Before my new Yukon in 2007 I rarely kept a car or truck more than 3 years. This old gal changed all that.

 

[avalonandl]

I like the 900’s but the broken dash is a real drag. I put the dash cap on mine and I’m pretty much satisfied with it. Overall it’s a very comfortable vehicle and at the price I paid it’s really great.

 

[shock]

The esky was the only 900 that wasn’t fugly on the outside. The interiors are awful, IMO on all.

The 800 had the most comfortable interior. I really miss the flip down arm rest and the way the middle bench folded.

The 400 had the best looking exterior, excluding the esky/denali.

I do like the gadgets on my K2xx and the interior is reasonably comfortable. It’s attractive in and out. My biggest complaints are the headlights, the first-to-second shift pattern, and the raised fold flat seats—lots of waisted space.

I think I’ll skip the latest gen altogether.

 

[Geotrash]

The esky was the only 900 that wasn’t fugly on the outside. The interiors are awful, IMO on all.

The 800 had the most comfortable interior. I really miss the flip down arm rest and the way the middle bench folded.

The 400 had the best looking exterior, excluding the esky/denali.

I do like the gadgets on my K2xx and the interior is reasonably comfortable. It’s attractive in and out. My biggest complaints are the headlights, the first-to-second shift pattern, and the raised fold flat seats—lots of waisted space.

I think I’ll skip the latest gen altogether.

I agree with you on everything but the interior. I really like the interior on this generation, and find it the most comfortable vehicle I’ve ever owned for long distance travel. Even more so than our 2002 suburban.

 

[BourbonNcigars]

GMT400 two door 4WD. Best ever in every regard. Fight me.

 

[Just Fishing]

When this gen first came out, i hated the boxy empty/hollow body look they had.
but it has grown on me over the years.

i love the seats, and it's the first year with rack and pinion steering =

 

[Bill 1960]

I am in the fortunate position that if I really thought a different truck would serve my needs better, I would just go buy it. I have looked long and hard and honestly don’t think there is anything out there that fits my needs better than my 2007 Yukon SLT. When something breaks I fix it with OE parts and move on, will likely use this strategy until I die.

Before my new Yukon in 2007 I rarely kept a car or truck more than 3 years. This old gal changed all that.

I can relate to this! I left a 2019 truck sitting in the garage to take the old gal on a six month road trip and no regrets. I drive the Hoe almost every day, and a lot of long days, and it’s a pleasure.
The only things I’d change if I had a do-over would be to buy a later model 900 to get the six speed, and pony up for a well maintained privately owned vs a cheaper but abused SSV. And I may go shopping for just that this winter.

 

[wsteele]

I can relate to this! I left a 2019 truck sitting in the garage to take the old gal on a six month road trip and no regrets. I drive the Hoe almost every day, and a lot of long days, and it’s a pleasure.
The only things I’d change if I had a do-over would be to buy a later model 900 to get the six speed, and pony up for a well maintained privately owned vs a cheaper but abused SSV. And I may go shopping for just that this winter.

I have a standing search for a ‘12-‘13, Yukon SLT or Tahoe LTZ on a few online auto search sites. The criteria is pretty narrow for n number of variables as the only way I would switch is if I find a unicorn when it comes to all the things I want to switch. Everything I posted above would still apply if I made the change.

 

[Bill 1960]

I have a standing search for a ‘12-‘13, Yukon SLT or Tahoe LTZ on a few online auto search sites. The criteria is pretty narrow for n number of variables as the only way I would switch is if I find a unicorn when it comes to all the things I want to switch. Everything I posted above would still apply if I made the change.

I’m just curious why those 2 years and excluding the ‘14?