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    Towing a rv with a 2019 Tahoe Premier

    We just bought a 2021 Yukon Denali 6.2L and out trailer is 5300lbs. Our test was to tow up a 10mile mountain grade at 107F ambient and passed with flying colors. And, at 5300lbs it's not even straining the vehicle. For us it wasn't the hp but overheating that made our previous tow vehicle...
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    Heated seat and steering wheel questions

    Mine is 2021 Yukon Denali and I want it all because I'm old and it helps reduce 'ache' after multiple hours of driving. However - it won't stay on. I finally found (and turned off) the automatic heat/cool on/off option but still.... I set 3 red dots (max) but it will go to 2 red dots after...
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    '23 down; massive oil leak | suv's don't get lz0's?

    In 2004 I bought a brand new 2004 Cadillac SRX V8 AWD. As they pulled it up it had a 1" dent over rear wheel well... so no car till Monday. They fixed that. Then, within a few days I had oil dripping on garage floor. After 3 engine tear-down/fix over 3 weeks it was finally fixed...
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    FORD Dealer says "Waiting on Previous Owner/Lender" - 2021 GMC Yukon Denali

    Yes sir, I have copies of all the paperwork in the glove box and originals in my files. The most relevant thing is the paperwork they signed says the deal must comply with State Law and State Law is clear that the deal is not valid if there's no title. However, I don't see where I loose...
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    FORD Dealer says "Waiting on Previous Owner/Lender" - 2021 GMC Yukon Denali

    Update - no title yet. Finally got someone at the dealership to talk to me every 2 weeks on the title. This vehicle is from CA Hertz and sold by OR dealer. The latest (today) is the title was lost in shipment and never arrived at the dealership. They said Hertz has agreed to do an...
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    2021 Yukon Denali - Battery alarm is LOUD - what makes it stop?

    Recently installed a new battery and then a few weeks later a bluetooth battery monitor. Both times this EAR-SPLITTING alarm goes off when the battery terminal is disconnected.... I feel sorry for auto-shops that have to work on electrical systems. Frantically clicking the Fob but not sure...
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    New Tahoe RST, First Oil Change Mileage

    Lately (retired) I don't drive much. So I follow the car oil life % except.... I change once a year even if it says 60% oil life left.
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    Towing with a 5.3 Tahoe

    We built a 5,300lb, 7 x 14 cargo trailer -> camper. At first we towed (using weight distribution hitch) with our 2004 Cadillac SRX with 325hp NorthStar V8. Engine wise it was just fine. The problem: Overheating going up 5-6% mountain grades longer than mile or 2 at anything >60F...
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    2021 Denali good deal?

    We just bought a 2021 Denali w/6.2L that was from Hertz Rental w/49,000 miles for a little less. It has the middle package - e.g. there seems to be deluxe (bottom), premium (middle), ultimate (top). Since we only drive 5,000miles / year - this higher mileage won't hurt us much. Of...
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    2021 Yukon Denali - Correction, the "40w pulling the battery down" was misread of clamp meter

    Once I discovered my clamp meters are way inaccurate I started measuring overall voltage drop over the week. It's 12.4v -> 12.1v (~0.4v drop in 7 days). This is ~30% discharge of the 80ah battery and my calculations yield ~140ma (0.14a) average battery drain over the 7 days based on 30%...
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    2021 Yukon Denali - Correction, the "40w pulling the battery down" was misread of clamp meter

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    2021 Yukon Denali - Correction, the "40w pulling the battery down" was misread of clamp meter

    Folks, I was completely wrong in my initial post. I was misreading the clamp meter! The actual draw is ~2-3w. 2.5w/12.2v = 200ma or 0.2a. I understand that 0.2a (200ma) is more in range with what's expected. False alarm on my part - I apologize. However, after a week this does draw...
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    2021 Yukon Denali - Correction, the "40w pulling the battery down" was misread of clamp meter

    Thank you for the thought - but no, the fobs are 50ft away in the house.
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    2021 Yukon Denali - Correction, the "40w pulling the battery down" was misread of clamp meter

    @B-train - thank you for replaying... got me to thinking about what could be on with the vehicle off. Turn off the wi-fi hotspot but that didn't seem to help.
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    2021 Yukon Denali - Correction, the "40w pulling the battery down" was misread of clamp meter

    ***I apologize for posting a completely wrong battery draw reading*** It's actually 2-3w. I recently bought a used 2021 Yukon Denali with middle package. I drive once a week. Noticed the battery seemed really low and started measuring it at 12.0v - 12.1v. Thought it was weak (used car...
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    Mirror Cracked - 2021 Yukon Denali

    Just purchased a used 2021 Yukon Denali and on it's 1st trip to the auto-shop the RH (Passenger) Mirror was loose on pickup. Still worked but would wiggle up/down about 1". I suspect the shop did it somehow but maybe it was that way when I took it in?? The shop are nice folks and it just...
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    I don't get the attraction of all black, or all dark.

    My wife and I prefer 'Primary' colors instead of 'Champaign' type colors. We have Blue (SRX), Red (CTS), and now Black (Yukon). Our recent purchase of a used 2021 Yukon didn't leave a lot of choices and it happened to be Black - but I like Black + chrome. I think a lot of folks wind up with...
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    First Towing Experience 2021 Yukon Denali - 5300lb trailer, with and without stablizer

    1,500 mile follow up.... Recap - we're pulling a 5,400lb 7 x 14 dual axle trailer w/650lb tongue weight on our Magnetic Ride (but no air bags) 2021 Yukon Denali 6.2L and 22" wheels. - With the Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution the rear sinks ~1.25" and the front rises ~1/2". This makes...
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    I read a BUNCH of threads here ....

    2021 Yukon Denali - Battery Replacement today went well except... 1) Screeeeching when I disconnected the battery negative - an alarm system?!? Was horrendous!!! I touched the negative to the battery while clicking my Fob and it stopped. Continued the disconnect and it was silent. WOW...
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    Apple Carplay

    Apple CarPlay came with my 2021 Yukon Denali. It connects your iPhone (only 1 phone at a time) to the vehicle dash screen and gives you access to a few apps - navigation, music, call info, .... Here's what my phone looks like on the vehicle display. So far we've used it for Google...
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    Suspension for towing

    Bought a 2021 Yukon Denali and it also did not come with air-bags/self-leveling or brake controller. Our 5300lb trailer w/650lb tongue weight pulled the rear down an inch but also the front popped up a bit it looked to me. (I wish I'd measured like I did the rear) So continuing to use the...
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    So this is what it's like to have a 6.2?

    I have the 6.2L (420hp) in my 2021 Yukon Denali which is a significantly larger vehicle than my previous 2004 SRX V8 (325hp) - and it's pleasantly responsive. Maybe not quite as sporty (tight cornering) as the SRX but feels like it's in the ballpark acceleration wise - e.g. fun to drive for...
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    First Towing Experience 2021 Yukon Denali - 5300lb trailer, with and without stablizer

    And now that I'm aware/searching on this topic, I see this Curt True Course (brake oriented) Trailer Sway Control - https://www.curtmfg.com/part/51202 - and wondering how effective.
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    First Towing Experience 2021 Yukon Denali - 5300lb trailer, with and without stablizer

    At the risk of going on too much - one of the features listed for the 2021 Yukon Denali w/Premium package is "Trailer Sway Control".... Obviously it can't fix 'bad trailer loading' but I wonder how effective this is. And I don't know how to tell if the vehicle actually has this feature. For...
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    First Towing Experience 2021 Yukon Denali - 5300lb trailer, with and without stablizer

    I was thinking we needed max towing as well - but our main concern is overheating going up mountain grades since we live in Southern Oregon and no matter which direction we have 4,000-6,000ft (10mile long) 6% grades within 50miles in any direction. The dealer agreed and it was a hot week so we...

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