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    Considering a 26 Tahoe or Yukon. Which engine is the most reliable?

    Yes, already fixed the ASS. I agree the middle no-folding row is a deal breaker. Unfortunately, I wasn't aware GM even sold a Yukon with a middle row that would not fold. Why would anyone want that? Anyway, my fault for not learning about those seats ahead of time.
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    Considering a 26 Tahoe or Yukon. Which engine is the most reliable?

    I have a '26 Denali Ultimate LZ0 with about 5k miles on it. I am mostly happy with it. 24mpg lifetime, including break-in and 600 miles towing, driving as I normally would (+7mph everywhere). I have seen as high as 29.1mpg over 350 miles. I have put 1 box of DEF in it and am sitting at 50%...
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    2025/26 Yukon interior trim swap?

    +1 on the wrap strategy. Way cheaper, and if you don't like it, it isn't permanent.
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    towing question

    +1 on the u-haul online app. You plug in your tow vehicle and the car you want to load, and you get a pass / fail. I have used their car haulers perhaps a dozen times. Most I have loaded was a 4k lbs IS350, and the trailer was fine for that. The one thing to watch out for is questionable...
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    ‘24 Escalade ESV Sport vs ‘26 XL Denali Reserve (WWYD?)

    Mine has the adaptive air ride. It is quite seamless. It really stood out the first time I towed a trailer with it. Definitely the best tow vehicle I have owned or used.
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    AutoStop Eliminator

    Same here, great product that I installed on day 2.
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    The New V8 Engines are coming!

    100%. My opinion, for what it is worth, is that a hybrid is a poor EV, since the electric range is only 10% to 20% that of a full EV. The ICE component is severely compromised, in that you're carrying around a fat battery that has an awful electric range, and the exponentially greater number...
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    Michelin Defender LTX Tires

    I had the Defenders on my QX-56, which I just let go after my '26 Denali showed up. The Yuke will get Defenders by the time I have 20k miles on it.
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    2026 Tahoe Cell phone holder?

    Not a carplay fan myself. So, here is what I use in my Yukon, though mounted on the other side: https://www.proclipusa.com/products/836203-console-mount-for-gmc-yukon
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    What’s the consensus on the Duramax reliability?

    2600 miles on mine so far. Lifetime 22mpg, including break-in and a 500 mile trip towing a trailer (2200 lbs half way, 6200 lbs the other half). Worst tank was 19, and best was 25. I also had the thrust bearing checked according to the TSB, and it was within spec. My build date was 9/25...
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    ‘24 Escalade ESV Sport vs ‘26 XL Denali Reserve (WWYD?)

    Yes, I only wanted the LZ0. The only option made available to me was color.
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    At Least 36 L87 / 6.2L Engines Failed After Recall Inspection

    It just doesn't seem to me as if Mary Barra is a car person. She should not be running GM.
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    ‘24 Escalade ESV Sport vs ‘26 XL Denali Reserve (WWYD?)

    I picked up a '26 Denali Reserve in September. Very happy with it. I would take it over a couple-year-old anything. The suspension is incredible; I pulled a 6200 lb trailer with it, and truck just shrugged it off like no big deal. MPG average is 22 over the 2600 miles I have driven it...
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    Tires for 25 HC with 24" wheels

    Found them at TireRack: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?tireIndex=0&autoMake=GMC&autoYear=2026&autoModel=Yukon%204WD&autoModClar=285/40-24&width=285/&ratio=40&diameter=24&sortCode=61517&skipOver=true&minSpeedRating=S&minLoadRating=XL&performance=ALL
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    '26 Yukon Driver Door Creak & Wind Noise

    Went in for second oil change at 2350 miles. They pulled the B pillar trim and found a loose clip. Problem appears resolved. I asked them to do the thrust bearing check, since I have the LZ0. Came back negative (meaning movement in spec), and no charge for that. They also did a computer...
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    Brembo or PPV Brakes on 21 Tahoe.

    Two things color my opinion here: I have a '22 BMW 540i with the Brembo upgrade. They only work well if I'm driving like a total *******. But when I drive like a normal person using less than moderate braking, they suck. They squeal like a pig, grab hard when not hot, and are completely...
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    Is it possible to get second row bench seat with the LZ0 engine?

    Perhaps now? But in the July - August time frame, it was "pick a color". Otherwise, if you want a diesel Yukon Denali, you're getting a loaded Denali Reserve whether you want it that way or not. In the end, come to learn after the purchase that the captains chairs I didn't want, don't fold...
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    Looking at getting a 2026 Yukon

    I have purchased out of state new and used nine times now. The strategy expands my market of available cars and deals. The last one was an IS350 F Sport purchased in October out of Indiana. It was in transit to the dealer, so I had to wait a few weeks. Best discount by far by working with...
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    2026 Tahoe Order Constraints

    ARGH! I feel your pain. I wanted a loaded vehicle with Bench. Why is that so hard for them to comprehend.
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    25/26 Tahoe/Yukon Winter Wheel/Tire Packages

    I have the X Ice on my daughter's BMW, only because Michelin doesn't offer the Alpin to fit the extra wheels I had for that car. I will say that in my experience, the Alpin's are better all around (snow and dry roads) than the X Ice. I have no experience with the Blizzaks. Although I haven't...
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    GM dropping CarPlay

    I was planning to keep mine at least a decade, until I heard of the new LZ0 problems. Now my aversion to subscriptions takes a back seat to the potential time bomb under the hood.
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    '26 Yukon Driver Door Creak & Wind Noise

    I have a slight (but annoying) rattle in my driver's door, as well. About 1k miles on my '26. At first I thought it might be the seat belt connection in the B pillar, but I still haven't narrowed it down. Initially sounded like it was coming from inside the door.
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    22” to 18” Wheel Swap 2025 Yukon Denali

    Great choice in tires, IMHO. I had those on my QX-56 that I recently sold when my '26 Yukon showed up. Curious -- where are you located? In case I want to bid on your 22" wheels? I am at 43065.
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    GM dropping CarPlay

    100% this. Off in all my cars so equipped.
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    '25 Yukon - 5.3L or 6.2L?

    I picked up a '26 Ultimate short bus with the LZ0. I'll have to find the window sticker, but I believe I got a small credit going with that motor. Got 800 miles on it now, and the mpg have crept up to 25.8 in mixed driving. I would say acceleration for me is adequate. Nice truck. Only...

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