For what it's worth, I occasionally tow a 6,000 pound boat. I went from a 2007 Suburban 5.3/tow to a 2017 Denali 6.2/tow. The 5.3 really struggled towing the boat uphill. The 6.2 is far better at it, pulls easily in 6th gear (8 speed). The extra low end torque and 8 speed tranny really make a...
I traded a 2007 Suburban LT at 209,000 miles for the 2017 Yukon XL Denali (delivered 12/20/2016). Have not had a single issue as described. Love the 6.2 with 8 speed transmission. The Denali has superior pulling power over the 2007 Suburban with significantly better mileage; you do have to run...
Traded a 4 speed 5.3L 2007 Suburban in on a 2017 8 speed 6.2L Yukon XL Denali. The difference is amazing. The 5.3 always struggled to pull my 4,600 lb boat; also had a hard time moving me and my 3 golf buddies up a slight incline. The 6.2 and 8 speed handles both without breaking a sweat. If you...
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