Ready to Order : LTZ or DENALI (Which has more issues) Buffetting, knocks, etc

[broncophil]

Ok, I am ready to order through the Credit Union Website.

I am ok with TAHOE LTZ or DENALI. I like the LTZ looks better, but want the 6.2.. so i'm ok with either

I am terrified of buying a $65k truck and end up with buffetting issues, or the knock issues that I am reading about.

Out of the two, which has most of the quirks ironed out

 

[George C]

They are both the exact same basic truck, built from the same platform, cabin, power train equipment and built side by side.
Pick one

 

[Chinzo]

Denali, it has many new add on, especially 2015i models have not had any recalls or problems. Mine has manufactured date of 12/4/14 and it has about 3500 miles and it has not given me any problems.

 

[NickTahoe15]

Same thing. DENALI has 6.2 and the 8 speed, other than that it's just cosmetic differences.

 

[jl449]

They're both the same except the Denali has a 420 HP 6.2l motor with an 8 spd tranny along with some extra interior upgrades. All just a few thousand bucks more was enough to convince me to go with the Denali.

 

[nac315]

I'm faced with the same debate right now... The Denali also has a larger screen in the instrument cluster. Also, I saw one at night and I think all components of the tail lights on the Denali are LED whereas LTZ has red LED borders but the actual break/ turn lights look like their incandescent. Not sure if the Tahoe has active noise cancellation either. Haven't fact checked any of this but it's what I've observed and gleaned from the GM order guides, which if you haven't found them are way more helpful than the dealer in understanding the precise differences from model to model. http://www.gmfleetorderguide.com/

 

[PokerMunkee]

I'm renting a 2015 Suburban LT 4X4 with 1K miles on it right now and I need more power. Denali for me. Plus, if you can't get a Tahoe LTZ for $3K cheaper than Laura GMC's Denalis, it's a no brainer.

 

[krzyd]

Denali>LTZ

 

[blackout07]

Tahoe looks better and from the looks of the buffeting thread on GMT the denalis appear to be the more afflicted. Although it could just be a numbers thing. But the problem is relatively isolated to just a small number of customers.

 

[b4z]

GM needs to forget about the brand hierarchy and get the 6.2l in the Chevy SUVs. Also consider making the console narrower and putting the old seats back in.

 

[hosseface]

GM needs to forget about the brand hierarchy and get the 6.2l in the Chevy SUVs. Also consider making the console narrower and putting the old seats back in.

The new seats are a 11/10 on comfort. One of the main reasons I bought my Denali.

 

[jl449]

+1 on the Denali seats!

 

[thbrewst]

New poster but been reading for a while. Considering getting a Yukon Denali.

Is there any thought that the larger issues (noise cancellation/buffeting, 4WD error, etc) are resolved in the post October build date trucks or do they seem just as prevalent?

 

[thbrewst]

In case I mis-spoke, by 'post October build date' I meant the 2015i updated build.

 

[Daunntlessone]

I have the 2015i - having serious issues which have yet to be resolved 8000 miles in.

 

[Chinzo]

I have the 2015i - having serious issues which have yet to be resolved 8000 miles in.

What issue are you having?

 

[Daunntlessone]

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/forum/showthread.php?p=869548

 

[thbrewst]

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/forum/showthread.php?p=869548

Wow, looks like you had a long list. Most of those issues seem different than the bigger ones from the earlier builds. Sounds almost like you got a rushed car. Sorry, though. That is a painful list.

 

[jl449]

In case I mis-spoke, by 'post October build date' I meant the 2015i updated build.

My Denali has a build date of 1/19/15 and so far no issue. Today I took it on a 300 mile business trip and no issue. Very comfortable and everything so far works. No cancellation/buffeting issues as now.

 

[cfoote]

If you you are considering the LTZ, go ahead and get the Denali for a few grand more. Once you drive that 6.2, there is no way in hell you would go back to the 5.3. The 8 speed is wonderful.

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New poster but been reading for a while. Considering getting a Yukon Denali.

Is there any thought that the larger issues (noise cancellation/buffeting, 4WD error, etc) are resolved in the post October build date trucks or do they seem just as prevalent?

The 4wd issue has been resolved with a recent software update.