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

[DuraYuk]

I wish it had been an actual accident or collision. It would be a lot easier to explain for sure. Pretty much the impossible, yet it happened. The dealership tech was guessing the sequence of events. He thinks there was some steps missed or a part put in backwards at the manufacture. He also said in his 20+ years he has never seen anything like this before as well. But, it sure explains my sudden stop then rough bronco ride to the shoulder where I sat for almost 5 hours because OnStar failed at giving tow truck driver the correct address and phone number multiple times to add to my eventful breakdown. I am constantly checking my GM maintenance app for any changes since this was my very first brand new vehicle. I've been very diligent and caring toward my new ride.

Yeah some time thats all it is. Bad luck. Hopefully they fix it quickly.

I doubt it was a part installed backwards. Probably a u joint that siezed and sheared or the bearing in the diff output siezed which in turned sheared off the drive shaft.

 

[Geotrash]

My 21 Yukon SLT recently went back to the dealership on a hook. Was on the highway. Slowing down to about 45 mph due to traffic and upcoming exits. Came to a compete abrupt stop. Felt like someone had impacted me from behind. As per observation, no one was that close yet. Vehicle stalled. I restarted then it was surging and jumping forward like a frog. I was able to limp it to the shoulder. All dash lights flashing saying engine & transmission issues detected. Couldn't restart after resting on shoulder. Sat at dealership for over a week before diagnosis. They say the front deferential went out. drive shaft broke. drive shaft hit oil pan and seized up the motor. I had no impact with any object, just driving along highway after leaving dealership for a 3rd row seatbelt bolt recall. I've had no issues or any warning that something was wrong. All maintenace and service up to this point with no red flags or issues detected.

Suffered a concussion, neck and back issues from this incident. Will probably be months before I see my vehicle again. New engine is at least 3 weeks out. Thank goodness for that warranty. i've had it just over a year. Only 8552 miles and already dead in the water...

That's the kind of fault that could cause a serious accident if it happened at the wrong time. I suspect this is one that GM will investigate internally.

These diffs have been pretty well flushed out over many years in service with billions of miles behind them. The only thing I can think of that would stop a vehicle that abruptly would be a totally metallurgical failure of a major component in the front diff, such as the carrier fracturing and coming apart. Or, the thing was never filled with lubricant. I suspect the u-joint was just a casualty of the initial failure.

If it were my truck, I'd want them to inspect the entire driveline for damage before I accept it back.

 

[maddocmatt]

I'll piggyback. I have had a pretty rough run. I had 2015 Denali that ran amazing. I brought it in for service, front struts, battery, new radiator, some other stuff. The dealership failed to reconnect the transmission fluid return line properly to the radiator and it blew while my wife was driving my kids. Ran dry. Destroyed the tranny, 4wd, everything. Dealership says sorry how about a 2021 yukon denali (this is Nov 2020). The new truck stranded me 4 times with a no key fob detected error. Dealership tried to fix it 3 times. Lemon on 4th. Traded up to the Escalade 2021 ESV because you couldn't get the Denali's with all the packages anymore because the chip issue just started. This is March 2021. In 2000 miles, the right speaker on the AKG was screwed up and had to be replaced. At 12000 miles I was hit by the odd bank lifter failer. At 17000 miles the injectior wiring harness ground connecter broke and the truck had to be towed. And now my left rear tail light is out and the truck smells like exhaust in the cabin sometimes which made me think that the manifold is shot or whatever from maybe the lifter service.

I love the truck for what it can do. Camping. Paddle boards. Towing. Offroading to camp sites. Road trips galore. Ski trips. Fits 7 people and the dog. It's just damn I feel like 2021 /2022 is just plagued.

 

[ProfeZZor X]

I'm genuinely happy about my purchase. I'm not one of those people that constantly needs the latest and greatest model every few years or when the latest generation comes out. There's a certain emotional attachment when you get a new car because there are certain core memories that stand out when using that vehicle. So far I haven't created any solid memories yet, but I'm sure I'll create some over the years in my Yukon.

 

[Jellyfrosh]

Had my 22 SLT Duramax for about six weeks and ~3000 miles now, other than a weird check engine light for the ABS that appeared for no reason and went away on its own the same day the first week I had it, it's been trouble free. Been loving the mileage and the ride quality.

 

[WalleyeMikeIII]

I'm genuinely happy about my purchase. I'm not one of those people that constantly needs the latest and greatest model every few years or when the latest generation comes out. There's a certain emotional attachment when you get a new car because there are certain core memories that stand out when using that vehicle. So far I haven't created any solid memories yet, but I'm sure I'll create some over the years in my Yukon.

That sounds familiar; I usually drop a pile of gold on a suburban or Yukon and keep it 8-9 years. Every time I’ve been driving the “old” one to the dealer to trade it (total of 2x the last 18 years), it feels like I am finally throwing out my worn out favorite sweatshirt that I caught that big fish wearing; or watched my kid succeed at something; or was sitting on the couch in when my team won that big game…amazing how these vehicles become part of your life.

That said; I’m in month 10 of ownership of this Denali; so far it’s been really good: already pulled my boat to Canada for a Fishin trip, moved my kid to her final college apartment; serviced wife and I and 2 other couples on a memorable long weekend brewery tour across central MN, and pulled my boat to the lake 10 or so awesome fishing days. Hoping for another 7-8 years of this fun: a few more moves of the kids, a lot more Fishin trips, maybe some cross country road trips, and if I’m lucky; hauling some grandkids someday??

 

[Geotrash]

That sounds familiar; I usually drop a pile of gold on a suburban or Yukon and keep it 8-9 years. Every time I’ve been driving the “old” one to the dealer to trade it (total of 2x the last 18 years), it feels like I am finally throwing out my worn out favorite sweatshirt that I caught that big fish wearing; or watched my kid succeed at something; or was sitting on the couch in when my team won that big game…amazing how these vehicles become part of your life.

That said; I’m in month 10 of ownership of this Denali; so far it’s been really good: already pulled my boat to Canada for a Fishin trip, moved my kid to her final college apartment; serviced wife and I and 2 other couples on a memorable long weekend brewery tour across central MN, and pulled my boat to the lake 10 or so awesome fishing days. Hoping for another 7-8 years of this fun: a few more moves of the kids, a lot more Fishin trips, maybe some cross country road trips, and if I’m lucky; hauling some grandkids someday??

This is what these trucks are all about. Sometimes when I'm doing maintenance I enjoy reflecting back on the incredible journeys we've taken ours on and the memories attached to them. Epic drives. Weddings. Basketball games. Nice dinners out. Camping trips to the beach. Ski trips. Funerals. Yellowstone. Huge thunderstorms. Blizzards. Forests. Mountains. Deserts. Laughs. Love. Tears. Gratitude. Intense sorrow.

About a year after my wife and I met we took a camping trip alone together through western Colorado and drove from Silverton to Durango at dusk one evening in our 2012 XL. It was a solemn but beautiful drive I will never forget. Earlier that day we'd witnessed a man (74 year old grandfather) fall to his death while posing for a picture for his daughter. His grandchildren saw it happen. There was no way to get to him so my wife sat with the family while they sobbed in shock while I climbed the mountain to see if I could get a signal to summon help. Ran into another hiker on the way who had a satellite phone and he called search and rescue. Then my wife and I hiked out with the family after the rescue team confirmed the man had died.

I keep a lifter from the engine on my desk as a reminder to pause once in a while to honor the experiences we've had with it. And to practice gratitude for every moment we have as a family together.

 

[shekmark]

Only a couple months in. I really love this Tahoe. Don't love the infotainment system, but it's not horrible. I had a 15 Denali that had some weird problems so I traded it. When it was working well , it was a dream. I had an 05 Suburban Z71 that I drove for 8ish years. Sold it for 10K to my best friend who used it "Bubba" as his Vermont truck for another 8 years so I drove it up there too . Lots of memories in the Suburban.

 

[tainslie]

I'll piggyback. I have had a pretty rough run. I had 2015 Denali that ran amazing. I brought it in for service, front struts, battery, new radiator, some other stuff. The dealership failed to reconnect the transmission fluid return line properly to the radiator and it blew while my wife was driving my kids. Ran dry. Destroyed the tranny, 4wd, everything. Dealership says sorry how about a 2021 yukon denali (this is Nov 2020). The new truck stranded me 4 times with a no key fob detected error. Dealership tried to fix it 3 times. Lemon on 4th. Traded up to the Escalade 2021 ESV because you couldn't get the Denali's with all the packages anymore because the chip issue just started. This is March 2021. In 2000 miles, the right speaker on the AKG was screwed up and had to be replaced. At 12000 miles I was hit by the odd bank lifter failer. At 17000 miles the injectior wiring harness ground connecter broke and the truck had to be towed. And now my left rear tail light is out and the truck smells like exhaust in the cabin sometimes which made me think that the manifold is shot or whatever from maybe the lifter service.

I love the truck for what it can do. Camping. Paddle boards. Towing. Offroading to camp sites. Road trips galore. Ski trips. Fits 7 people and the dog. It's just damn I feel like 2021 /2022 is just plagued.

oh my goodness! so sorry that happened to your family. I had that exhaust smell for several months too. Then if finally went away. I have to wonder...

 

[tainslie]

This is what these trucks are all about. Sometimes when I'm doing maintenance I enjoy reflecting back on the incredible journeys we've taken ours on and the memories attached to them. Epic drives. Weddings. Basketball games. Nice dinners out. Camping trips to the beach. Ski trips. Funerals. Yellowstone. Huge thunderstorms. Blizzards. Forests. Mountains. Deserts. Laughs. Love. Tears. Gratitude. Intense sorrow.

About a year after my wife and I met we took a camping trip alone together through western Colorado and drove from Silverton to Durango at dusk one evening in our 2012 XL. It was a solemn but beautiful drive I will never forget. Earlier that day we'd witnessed a man (74 year old grandfather) fall to his death while posing for a picture for his daughter. His grandchildren saw it happen. There was no way to get to him so my wife sat with the family while they sobbed in shock while I climbed the mountain to see if I could get a signal to summon help. Ran into another hiker on the way who had a satellite phone and he called search and rescue. Then my wife and I hiked out with the family after the rescue team confirmed the man had died.

I keep a lifter from the engine on my desk as a reminder to pause once in a while to honor the experiences we've had with it. And to practice gratitude for every moment we have as a family together.

So surreal!

 

[CASTLEDFW15]

Happy enough to be on my 3rd Tahoe in just under 16 months.

Alright maybe not the exact answer, nut you should get the idea.
Prior to the 2021,22 adYES a 23……Tahoe/ Yukon was always my first choice for rent, especially if long term. The 4WD was a must since I drive to Midlantic region in the winter. Only had to actually use 4WD twice but the times I did…….nothing else would do. Believe took 3 tries but finally got the 6.2 in the 2023 Premier. Even in North TX we get ice, snow, freezing rain so the 4I WD is going not exactly totally work free.

I might be slightly old school, but I purchase on only about two different Non Negotiable features……Color as in Blue/Grey/silver with Black interio. Drivetrain (4WD). Power plant and equipment load out can be somewhat negotiable depending on price, value, and treatmenT /respect as a customer and person.

With my extensive car purchases, there have been only two dealers that I considered the treatment and sales experience to warrant a second purchase from that dealership. First was in Maryland and if they were in TX, I would be all over them. The second was North TX. The 22 and 23 purchases were at same dealer.

Hope this helps, even if long winded. If any one is reading this post and thinking about a pu….Dint Cheap Out. Get as much as you can afford. Think of Features that everyone says they don’t want but once used they will come in handy. Especially factory or dealer only installed ones…..Remember you can’t send it back to Arlington plant in six months to add…moonroof, Cruise Control, bigger engine etc….

 

[jforb]

I've had my 22 Tahoe LS for half a year. The only issues so far are one day when the radio controls stopped working, which I fixed by disconnecting the battery for a bit, and it hasn't happened again. The other is the rear window rattling when towing the Airstream, I think the air pressure at the front of the trailer is pushing the window in and compressing the seal, and the latch itself is rattling when this happens. I haven't yet figured out what to do about that...but we usually don't get too far from home with that trailer, so I can live with it.

I got the base model with only one option, which is still a rather luxurious and high tech ride, compared to the previous vehicles we've owned, none of them newer than 2012. If you keep getting modern cars all the time, I guess I could see why you might want something more, but that's not me, and I'm content with the cheap version. Oh...it also was delivered less than two months after ordering it, but it is missing the Park Assist, which I've never had on a vehicle, do I don't miss it at all.

 

[Just50]

To be honest, I actually love my Tahoe. I usually get a new vehicle every year and I usually stick with Japanese product line, so this is my first time owning a Chevrolet... something I've said I would never do. I've always said the only Chevy I would consider buying is the Tahoe/Suburban. And this is the first time I've actually told myself I could stick this out for a little while longer. Now, that might be heavily influenced by the fact that I have <2% APR and I get factory employee pricing from GM and anything else I purchased right now would still be higher in price but now compiled with higher interest rates.

But I'm a tall dude, 6'5 all upper body. I had to order my Tahoe without the Pano roof because I don't fit in it, but this is the first vehicle I've had other than my 2018 Tundra that I fit comfortably in. I can actually sit up all the way straight in proper posture and literally not feel crammed or anything. It fits all the passengers I carry from time to time, as I prefer to drive.

I've not had a single issue with this vehicle other than wireless carplay losing connection here and there for a drive or two and the weird service rear axle issue that went no where.

Overall, it's a great vehicle and truly happy with it. My 2022 Z71 drives very smoothly, it's quiet, I can take it off the road if I wanted to and usually do in the summer. Overall, really enjoying my Tahoe. The only complaint I have currently is that I wish OnStar app allowed you to control the climate control with remote start AND that I don't have my heated steering wheel in this 30 degree weather due to my chip not being available LOL

 

[EducatorDan]

To be honest, I actually love my Tahoe. I usually get a new vehicle every year and I usually stick with Japanese product line, so this is my first time owning a Chevrolet... something I've said I would never do. I've always said the only Chevy I would consider buying is the Tahoe/Suburban. And this is the first time I've actually told myself I could stick this out for a little while longer. Now, that might be heavily influenced by the fact that I have <2% APR and I get factory employee pricing from GM and anything else I purchased right now would still be higher in price but now compiled with higher interest rates.

But I'm a tall dude, 6'5 all upper body. I had to order my Tahoe without the Pano roof because I don't fit in it, but this is the first vehicle I've had other than my 2018 Tundra that I fit comfortably in. I can actually sit up all the way straight in proper posture and literally not feel crammed or anything. It fits all the passengers I carry from time to time, as I prefer to drive.

I've not had a single issue with this vehicle other than wireless carplay losing connection here and there for a drive or two and the weird service rear axle issue that went no where.

Overall, it's a great vehicle and truly happy with it. My 2022 Z71 drives very smoothly, it's quiet, I can take it off the road if I wanted to and usually do in the summer. Overall, really enjoying my Tahoe. The only complaint I have currently is that I wish OnStar app allowed you to control the climate control with remote start AND that I don't have my heated steering wheel in this 30 degree weather due to my chip not being available LOL

If you want to know the BEST of what GM CAN do then you look at the Tahoe/Suburban/Yukon/Escalade and the pickups. Not that these have been completely trouble free for owners but its always seemed that GM put it's heart and soul as a company into these as opposed to some of the other POS that they've built over the years that seemed like they were just going through the motions. (And I say that having grown up in a GM family.)

 

[jorgetoro]

Enjoying mine all the time. Super comfy and has all we need. Experienced have been during some cold temps (freezing) some digital things go a little haywire. But when turned off and back on it goes away.

 

[Coronado126]

I have a 22 RST 6.2 with 4WD in black. This is my 2nd Tahoe, both were equipped with the 6.2.

I love the thing I really do, but I've had a bunch of problems and I've only owned it since late July of this year.

It's been in the shop 3 times now for an ABS sensor issue on the right rear. First trip to the dealer was 2 weeks after I bought it and it only had 400 miles on it. 2nd trip was a couple months after that, and then the 3rd trip I took it to a different dealer and they practically brushed me off because the MIL was off by the time I could get it over to them. The first two trips they changed the sensor and released it back to me. 3rd time they said they drove it around but couldn't get it to do anything.

Just this morning my steering wheel volume controls died on me and cranked my radio all the way up. Switches weren't doing anything, and turning the knob on the dash would lower it, only for the system to take it back to max after you stop spinning the knob. It finally started working right after I got to work and played with the steering wheel volume switches for about a dozen times.

It's quite the story but for long trips its super comfortable, good amounts of power, and it has plenty of features that the wife loves. The only thing I wish it had was ACC (hoping the next truck will have Super Cruise) and cooled seats.

 

[steiny93]

Wife has a '21 Denali XL with the diesel, she has 20k miles on it, she likes it.

I'm significantly underwhelmed on 3 counts
- it falls short on the luxury scale; European brands are light years ahead (we've had the Escalades, opted out due to how difficult they are to use 'the interior controls')
- drivability; it drives significantly larger then an X7 as example (I get that the denali is larger, but it drives like a bus when compared to an X7 which drives more like a grand tour car)
- warranty work; GMC is horrible, I have a GMC case open since Dec of '21 which they have not fixed.

For the $100k I'm meh, vs being excited to drive.
My last X5; I was excited to drive it has much on the last day of ownership as the first, I'm not getting that from this Denali.

Or a better summary, the Denali sits next to a Ram 1500 Diesel (normal Laramie trim, typical pickup loaded but not special).
The Ram gets more miles then the Denali for 3 reasons:
- Ram's hvac actually works (open case from '21 with GMC on this)
- Ram unlocks itself via passive entry vs GMC where you need to press button to unlock
- Ram is more nimble

 

[todayusay]

I have a 22 RST 6.2 with 4WD in black. This is my 2nd Tahoe, both were equipped with the 6.2.

I love the thing I really do, but I've had a bunch of problems and I've only owned it since late July of this year.

It's been in the shop 3 times now for an ABS sensor issue on the right rear. First trip to the dealer was 2 weeks after I bought it and it only had 400 miles on it. 2nd trip was a couple months after that, and then the 3rd trip I took it to a different dealer and they practically brushed me off because the MIL was off by the time I could get it over to them. The first two trips they changed the sensor and released it back to me. 3rd time they said they drove it around but couldn't get it to do anything.

Just this morning my steering wheel volume controls died on me and cranked my radio all the way up. Switches weren't doing anything, and turning the knob on the dash would lower it, only for the system to take it back to max after you stop spinning the knob. It finally started working right after I got to work and played with the steering wheel volume switches for about a dozen times.

It's quite the story but for long trips its super comfortable, good amounts of power, and it has plenty of features that the wife loves. The only thing I wish it had was ACC (hoping the next truck will have Super Cruise) and cooled seats.

Cooled seats - in a Tahoe you have to step up to a Premier or High Country...Yukons have ventilated seats on SLTs and up

 

[jforb]

The cloth seats in my LS don't seem to need to be heated or cooled....hmmm.....

 

[greg_tahoe84]

Wife has a '21 Denali XL with the diesel, she has 20k miles on it, she likes it.

I'm significantly underwhelmed on 3 counts
- it falls short on the luxury scale; European brands are light years ahead (we've had the Escalades, opted out due to how difficult they are to use 'the interior controls')
- drivability; it drives significantly larger then an X7 as example (I get that the denali is larger, but it drives like a bus when compared to an X7 which drives more like a grand tour car)
- warranty work; GMC is horrible, I have a GMC case open since Dec of '21 which they have not fixed.

For the $100k I'm meh, vs being excited to drive.
My last X5; I was excited to drive it has much on the last day of ownership as the first, I'm not getting that from this Denali.

Or a better summary, the Denali sits next to a Ram 1500 Diesel (normal Laramie trim, typical pickup loaded but not special).
The Ram gets more miles then the Denali for 3 reasons:
- Ram's hvac actually works (open case from '21 with GMC on this)
- Ram unlocks itself via passive entry vs GMC where you need to press button to unlock
- Ram is more nimble

I honestly don’t understand why you would compare an x7 to a Yukon xl. I currently own an x7 m50i. The x7 is much MUCH smaller than the xl and even the regular Yukon/tahoe. It is the size of a Chevy traverse. It is definitely fun to drive, especially with the 4.4 tt v8.

The x7 is MUCH less roomy compared to a Yukon/XL/Tahoe. The cargo room in the x7 leaves a lot to be desired for its size. The jutting out arm rests for the third row significantly decreases the cargo room.

At 2000 miles I was already having issues with the power steering making squeaking noises. They replaced the whole system. The run flat tires that came with it last 10000 miles at most, and there are only 2 models that exist in the size I have. It is annoying to have to replace tires basically at every oil change.

I have owned a 2015 Tahoe and driven the 2021 tahoe and it maneuvers great for its size. I’m not sure why you would expect it to handle like a BMW sports vehicle.