How happy are you with your 2021/22 Tahoe/Yukon?

[Baja_Bob]

When I found mine it was at the railyard in town unsold, the next day it was delivered to the dealer lot, but had to wait 2 more days for rims to be delivered.
Luckily the dealers in my area (SE MI) weren't charging over MSRP when I bought mine last fall.

 

[Geotrash]

Met a guy at the carwash yesterday with 30K on his '21 Suburban and loves it. No issues whatsoever and he seemed shocked to learn that so many people were having lifter issues. So that's another good data point!

 

[Quark]

Met a guy at the carwash yesterday with 30K on his '21 Suburban and loves it. No issues whatsoever and he seemed shocked to learn that so many people were having lifter issues. So that's another good data point!

That's the one I want.

 

[StephenPT]

Met a guy at the carwash yesterday with 30K on his '21 Suburban and loves it. No issues whatsoever and he seemed shocked to learn that so many people were having lifter issues. So that's another good data point!

I've been on car forums for the past ~20 years. The statistical representation of car forums and the problems being discussed is nowhere close to "real world."

I've also had similar experiences where I've talked to vehicle owners out in the "real world" and they look at me like I'm speaking gibberish when I start asking them if they have XYZ problem that is being discussed at length on the forums.

 

[Baja_Bob]

Sometimes the forums are a good place to vent for people because it is where complaints are better understood by members who share the same interests. Usually a better source of info than a car dealer or parts store.

 

[Yukon2021]

Would love to hear how happy (or unhappy) you guys are with your truck.
What's your experience so far?

I'm looking for one of the 2 but I'm concerned since I read all the negative reviews on edmunds.com and other places about all the flaws like lifter issues, misfired engines, etc.

Would love to understand how common these issues are. I'm driving a 2017 5.3 Yukon SLT and it just runs perfect.
However, I really in love with the new models and so I'm considering an upgrade.

That being said, I would just HATE to be in the shop or have the truck there sitting all the time because of any annoying issues, recalls, part availability, etc.

So... what's the truth here?

Mine has been fine up until last week. Major electrical issues the dealership cannot figure out. Today or left me stranded at Costco for 3 hours. Had to had it drug onto a flatbed and taken to dealership. No power at all. I’m now reading of many people that have electrical issues.

 

[xycrazy]

Mine has been fine up until last week. Major electrical issues the dealership cannot figure out. Today or left me stranded at Costco for 3 hours. Had to had it drug onto a flatbed and taken to dealership. No power at all. I’m now reading of many people that have electrical issues.

Sorry to hear that. What year and model is it? Hope they can fix it quickly

 

[Yukon2021]

Sorry to hear that. What year and model is it? Hope they can fix it quickly

2021 Yukon

 

[Yukon2021]

I think you should wait for a 2023.

I have put a total of 27,000 miles on my 21 Yukon's and believe I was the first customer in my region. For what it's worth, my first 21 SLT Yukon had every option and was a lemon. I actually filed a lemon law claim and GM settled. Traded that one in for another 21 Yukon AT4 and it has been much better. It still has some creaks and rattles with the interior, but not excessive like my first. It also has the same issue with the rear hatch kick projector light. (The GMC emblem on the grpund). They seem to wear off and fade away. It was an easy warranty replacement on my first and I will mention it during next service. I'm not a fan of the transmission or the 5.3. Lacks power in my opinion and transmission sucks in stop/go traffic. There is also a strange intermittent tapping sound in the rear that I think is related to HVAC. It sounds like a blend door actuator. Had a 2016 Expedition that made similar noise.
My AT4 has been pretty lucky with recalls. None yet and the build date is not included with lifter dates.
These trucks do look good and have lots of room. However, if your current truck is running perfect, then you should hold out a little longer. These should get more reliable and you may even get all the options you want...

Wow! I’m having major electrical issues on my 2021 Yukon Denali. Today it has to be drug onto a flatbed tow truck because it lost all power. I’m currently looking into the lemon law as well what state are you in? I could use all the help I can get right now. I paid 86k out the door new and it has 16k miles now and won’t run.

 

[booyaltz]

I'm happy with my 2022 Tahoe RST, but it has the bench seat in the middle row, the 5.3l, and doesn't have the luxury package. I'm working a deal to trade for a brand new 2022 tahoe rst with bucket seats, diesel, and the luxury package. I placed an order for it a couple months ago and I believe it was in production last week. The dealer isn't giving me many details yet. No issues with my current tahoe other than lack of features that I want.

 

[firsttimetahoe]

I'm happy with my 2022 Tahoe RST, but it has the bench seat in the middle row, the 5.3l, and doesn't have the luxury package. I'm working a deal to trade for a brand new 2022 tahoe rst with bucket seats, diesel, and the luxury package. I placed an order for it a couple months ago and I believe it was in production last week. The dealer isn't giving me many details yet. No issues with my current tahoe other than lack of features that I want.

I never realized until coming here how people trade in cars that they buy so frequently. Like I've see a ton of people like yourself say how they a buy a brand new Tahoe/Yukon and trade them in a year later.

Is that because you're taking advantage of the used car prices, where in some cases you can trade your car back pretty close to being at breakeven?

I always would be worried that if I owned a car (not leased) and I was going to trade it in - i'd have to stop driving it entirely until I'm driving to trade it in......god forbid you get into a car accident or you return to your car in the parking lot and find a bad surprise.

 

[booyaltz]

I never realized until coming here how people trade in cars that they buy so frequently. Like I've see a ton of people like yourself say how they a buy a brand new Tahoe/Yukon and trade them in a year later.

Is that because you're taking advantage of the used car prices, where in some cases you can trade your car back pretty close to being at breakeven?

I always would be worried that if I owned a car (not leased) and I was going to trade it in - i'd have to stop driving it entirely until I'm driving to trade it in......god forbid you get into a car accident or you return to your car in the parking lot and find a bad surprise.

The 2022 tahoe that I bought was my first new car ever. I'm taking advantage of the current used car market and getting a better vehicle for nearly the same amount of money.

 

[Baja_Bob]

I would like to keep my Yukon for at least a couple years, with all the horror stories on here about electrical issues and lifters. I guess I'll take my chances and stick with mine for a while because I won't get one set up like this for a long time.

 

[firsttimetahoe]

The 2022 tahoe that I bought was my first new car ever. I'm taking advantage of the current used car market and getting a better vehicle for nearly the same amount of money.

This will be the first car I am buying as well (i've only leased).

How did you approach the trade in? Are you going to the same dealer? Are they committed to buying your car back once your new car is delivered and if so, do you know the price? Did they give you a specific mileage they want you to keep it under?

From what I've read on here the 2023 orders start at the end of April. Any 2022 order not accepted by GM by then will get converted to a 2023 order. And those cars won't hit production until early fall, so the first people should be taking delivery by Sept/October.

Seems like a lot of variables to take place from now until then! And like I said before, 1 accident could potentially derail your plans to do that (and i obviously hope there are none for anyone)

 

[ProfeZZor X]

Overall, I'm, very happy with my Yukon AT4. It's been over 25 years since I've owned a full-sized SUV so it'll take some getting use to. I'm still learning the boundaries of how far I can push my 6.2 V8 and its maneuverability, handling, and braking capacity, but some far I'm very impressed. It is rather bulky and taller than what I remember, but it's refreshing to be able to sit up high AND have the power to overtake cocky speedsters.

 

[PaulGA]

I never realized until coming here how people trade in cars that they buy so frequently. Like I've see a ton of people like yourself say how they a buy a brand new Tahoe/Yukon and trade them in a year later.

Is that because you're taking advantage of the used car prices, where in some cases you can trade your car back pretty close to being at breakeven?

I always would be worried that if I owned a car (not leased) and I was going to trade it in - i'd have to stop driving it entirely until I'm driving to trade it in......god forbid you get into a car accident or you return to your car in the parking lot and find a bad surprise.

I trade every few years, I think the longest I've lasted since 2006 has been 3.5 years. Shortest was 6 months and was the first (used) car I ever purchased, and I somehow got out of it without losing money.

I gave leasing a try for two of my Genesis G80s and having zero positive equity at the end didn't feel good. I also got burned with the first lease when the dealer lied to me and said I could 'pull ahead' 4 months early, and then got hit with a bill from Genesis Finance for several thousand dollars. I made the dealer eat that since I had it in writing that I could "pull ahead"

I was lucky with most of the cars I've traded in to at least break even or not lose a ton.

The 2022 Yukon is the first SUV that I've personally owned, I always went with sedans prior.

I'm financially irresponsible with cars.

My Dad was the opposite, from 1997 to 2019 he never traded anything in, just kept adding to his fleet every few years. Then he traded his '16 Sierra HD for a '20 Sierra HD Denali. This is also why I'm in a mess with a bunch of extra cars I inherited from him.

 

[R32driver]

We buy with a plan to keep a vehicle for 10 years, no value left to trade in...they offered $7k on our '11 suburban when we picked up the '21 yukon so I sold it private party for $15k instead. Will pay off the yukon in a couple years and drive it debt free for another 7 or 8 years then see what the world has to offer. Hopefully it's a sports car and not another kid hauler

 

[Baja_Bob]

I would like to keep my '21 SLT for a couple years, then get rid of it while it still has value. Maybe I'll trade it for a '24 model if the constraints cut back.

 

[GoHeels]

We typically keep vehicles for 3-4 years, but with the current market, we plan to swap out much more frequently. I can buy at supplier, drive for the required 6 months, then sell at a profit. I'm about to order our next one but have been trying to see evergreen gray in person before pulling the trigger. Satin Steel is gorgeous and probably the easier resell so we may stick with that, too.

 

[Quark]

I've decided to keep my 2012 Hoe and buy a CT5. The market is a bit frothy in this sector.