Tahoe/Suburban Premier seat VS Yukon Denali/Denali Ultimate

I know this could have maybe gone in the interior section, but to me it is more about intermodel choices and compromises – admins, please do move this thread if you do not agree.

I have a “lost” Yukon 22 Denali XL stuck in Midlothian since March - ordered December 21. Grabbed a Suburban Premier a few weeks ago as it seems unlikely it will ever make it and I thought it would be a long wait to get a 23’ Denali Ultimate.

Heres the thing: I am very unimpressed with the seat (before you destroy me, it was just impossible to test drive any full size GM SUV for years around where I live). I am 6’9’’, and find the seat bottom is way too short, lacks padding and doesn’t have enough range of motion for the upwards tilt to support my legs.

For the few here with Ultimates such as @Aemycod13 , or for anyone here who drove both Tahoe/Suburbans and Yukon Denalis, is there a big difference in padding. shape or tilt range of motion for the seat bottom (seems like the extra adjustments are all for the seat back)?

This is bothering me enough that I am thinking of cancelling my multiple Ultimate orders and flipping the Suburban.

My wife has a 21 Tahoe premier and I have a 22 Silverado high country, the seats in my truck are firmer and I would say boxier I suppose. Best way I can think to describe, which might be better for you. And the 1500 truck seats are same seats as the high country Tahoe/suburban. Both trim levels have the same functions too. I can’t speak for the Yukon’s seats, I’ve never driven one.

My wife has a Denali ultimate - 2021 not the new brown interior. I have a 2022 suburban z71. Seats are the same, her leather is closer to real leather and feels nicer and nicer texture. Same otherwise.

The previous generation was even worse! After 2 years I couldnt take it anymore. GM has the worst seats of such a high priced vehicle. My 2021 Sierra Denali seats are the same as the Yukon and Suburban. The stitching is a little different but same seats. Better than last generation but marginal. Too hard, not comfortable. I am hoping the 2024 are better.

Thanks for your input gents. I kept my Ultimate orders for now, hoping the seats will be somewhat better...

A few year ago I bought a like-new Silverado with the Katzkin leather seats, they were so much nicer than some of todays leather seats. The interior was why I chose that truck.

Baja_Bob said:

A few year ago I bought a like-new Silverado with the Katzkin leather seats, they were so much nicer than some of todays leather seats. The interior was why I chose that truck.

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I have a 2023 Yukon Ultimate and like the seats. I’m 6’2 and they are plenty comfortable for me. They also have a massaging feature which is quite nice. Just drove 26 hours to Florida and it was comfortable all the way down. The 3.0L Duramax is amazing!