New 2013 Yukon (new to me)

[salisburyv]

Hey guys.
I just bought a 2013 Yukon w/156k from a shady used car lot. Transmission acted up on the test drive.... i told him. I thought it would've been fixed prior to delivery. nope. So 2 days later when i bring the truck back (i wasn't going to turn it in, i just wanted him to think that) he says that "He bought me" an extended warranty that would cover the transmission replacement. i just had to wait 30 days. i don't think so. i barely made it home the next night, and had it towed to his brothers shop to fix.i had gone there at his behest to have his brother confirm a transmission issue. his actions were puzzling. he drove the truck like mario Andretti . it didn't slip once... ok. i said please pull over and let me drive. i wasn't 10 feet and it was slipping and banging, and a nice vibration i hadn't felt yet. 2 weeks later, i got nowhere, just the run around so finally i had my wife call and tear him a new one, the next day (yest) its finally on a lift. ugh. i really like the truck. i had a 2010 avalanche that i was forced to give up, its identical inside. i'm gonna find a good transmission shop and see if this warranty is any good. I have a lot of plans for this truck. i almost did a full stereo in the avalanche, but times got tough and i was forced to sell the equip i took a year to accumulate. I have been reading and studying. and i have some cool ideas i think you'll all like (well, most of you, lol) i have built a few cars over the years. most notably my 2015 Subaru Sti. 600whp/ killer JL audio high end build. i'm going to do something similar here.... but i'm going to hide all the speakers. truck is big enough i think!!

 

[Doubeleive]

welcome

 

[Miami-Dade]

Welcome from Miami Beach!

Sorry to hear on your issues with your 2013 Yukon but hopefully from here on in you will be okay. I tell people all the time to stay away from used car lots as 99% of them are shady.

 

[swathdiver]

Hey guys.
I just bought a 2013 Yukon w/156k from a shady used car lot. Transmission acted up on the test drive.... i told him. I thought it would've been fixed prior to delivery. nope. So 2 days later when i bring the truck back (i wasn't going to turn it in, i just wanted him to think that) he says that "He bought me" an extended warranty that would cover the transmission replacement. i just had to wait 30 days. i don't think so. i barely made it home the next night, and had it towed to his brothers shop to fix.i had gone there at his behest to have his brother confirm a transmission issue. his actions were puzzling. he drove the truck like mario Andretti . it didn't slip once... ok. i said please pull over and let me drive. i wasn't 10 feet and it was slipping and banging, and a nice vibration i hadn't felt yet. 2 weeks later, i got nowhere, just the run around so finally i had my wife call and tear him a new one, the next day (yest) its finally on a lift. ugh. i really like the truck. i had a 2010 avalanche that i was forced to give up, its identical inside. i'm gonna find a good transmission shop and see if this warranty is any good. I have a lot of plans for this truck. i almost did a full stereo in the avalanche, but times got tough and i was forced to sell the equip i took a year to accumulate. I have been reading and studying. and i have some cool ideas i think you'll all like (well, most of you, lol) i have built a few cars over the years. most notably my 2015 Subaru Sti. 600whp/ killer JL audio high end build. i'm going to do something similar here.... but i'm going to hide all the speakers. truck is big enough i think!!

How does the fluid look? You need a Tech-2 to properly diagnose this thing and a subscription to the shop manual at AllDataDIY. The first signs of problems with these things is usually in the valve body because of dirty transmission fluid. As you saw in Seth's thread, you can rebuild it yourself on your kitchen table. If it has to be rebuilt, consider a new one from GM that comes with a 3 year, 100K mile warranty and can be serviced nationwide if needs be.

I wouldn't let Mario anywhere near the car, he's going to take short cuts and use band-aids.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Welcome to the Forum from NH.

Lots of knowledgeable folks here who freely share their knowledge, experiences, and perspectives. Knowledge is power.

I hope that you will become a participating member in the Forum's discussions.

Pics of the truck, please.

 

[OR VietVet]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[salisburyv]

 

[OR VietVet]

Sorry, but just one pic is not allowed. Post a bunch so we can pick the rig apart. Love the color.

 

[salisburyv]

lol Thank you. i just finally picked it back up today.... at least it shifts now. on the way home the CEL came on... then started flashing. then a message came across, very low oil pressure stop engine immediately. So, i pull over, shut it off and popped the hood. pulled the stick wiped/replaced, waited and repulled, there is oil on the stick to the full hot. Phew!!

just a bad sensor, i hope. tomorrow i plan on having some service done, including an oil change. i need to get under it and see what i'm dealing with. worse case i'll keep it thru the winter and sell in the spring and make a profit. the prices on these SUVs are skyrocketing. but if its not so bad i was planning on keeping it and putting a stereo in it. i also want a set of 22" snowflakes, like on the newer trucks. 18s just don't look right imho.



****let this be a good lesson for everyone, me too. if it looks too good.... it is. Run away. next time i'll know*******


i'll go take some more pics for ya!!

 

[salisburyv]

 

[OR VietVet]

The oil pressure sender/switch is a b-i-t-c-h to get to. Likely the problem, especially if no lifter clatter noises. But, there is also a chance of the o-ring at the oil pan pickup tube being bad and is a known problem. If do the switch, attach a mechanical gauge and get the reading before installing the new switch. Are you saying the oil pressure shows fine at the dash, you did not say.

 

[salisburyv]

 

[OR VietVet]

Is that the 5.3 engine? RA shows a 5.3, a 6.0 electric/gas and the 6.2 engine.

 

[salisburyv]

The oil pressure sender/switch is a b-i-t-c-h to get to. Likely the problem, especially if no lifter clatter noises. But, there is also a chance of the o-ring at the oil pan pickup tube being bad and is a known problem. If do the switch, attach a mechanical gauge and get the reading before installing the new switch. Are you saying the oil pressure shows fine at the dash, you did not say.

the gauge fell as well. i think its prob a sensor issue. just one more thing to add to the list. i'm really feeling like i got screwed. But it's on me. i should've been more diligent

 

[salisburyv]

Is that the 5.3 engine? RA shows a 5.3, a 6.0 electric/gas and the 6.2 engine.

i'm pretty sure its the 5.3. had the same engine in my avalanche. i was also wondering which suspension i have?

 

[OR VietVet]

The new switch comes with a screen as well, IIRR. It also makes a difference that if is oval or round at the wire connector. Takes either or of those designs.

Why would you feel you got screwed? You knew when you bought it that the transmission needed work and these switches can be good one minute and bad the next. Make sure to use the Genuine GM switch and screen.

@915_Tahoe can look at post #12 and see the last 8 digits of your VIN and look the switch up for you and give you a GM number.

 

[salisburyv]

that would be awesome!! thank you vin # 1gks2ce0xdr269853

 

[OR VietVet]

He typically replies back pretty soon but he could be busy or off work for holidays???? Who knows?

 

[salisburyv]

was going to take the fam out last night to get some hot cocoa and drive around looking at christmas lights.... the transmission cable had a different idea. It popped off the side of the tranny, giving me nothing but air... Ugh just glad it happened in my driveway. Now my wife is unsure about driving in the truck , oh well!!! lol

 

[swathdiver]

i'm pretty sure its the 5.3. had the same engine in my avalanche. i was also wondering which suspension i have?

You have the iron block 5.3 which has AFM and VVT, it's called the LMG. Suspension is the ZW7, Premium Smooth Ride, with the dumb shocks and struts, no fancy leveling stuff, just old school style.

Gearing and Towing, she's optimized for highway running with 3.08 gears and does not have the external engine oil and transmission oil coolers. Max Trailer Weight is 5,200 pounds, GCWR of 11,000 pounds.

From the photos, truck looks really clean. The salt corrosion on the aluminum looks recent.