2000-2006 Yukon Denali

[oifla]

hello all,

i'm looking for some clarification on Yukon Denali set-ups. I understand the Denali badge comes with various upgrades but I'm specifically wondering about the 4WD set up on these. Were all Denalis of this generation AWD? And do they have the two speed transfer case (with hi and lo) options? Thanks

 

[kses123]

2001-2006, all 6.0's and all AWD. 01-02 had different AWD setup than 03-06.

 

[Tonyrodz]

2001-2006, all 6.0's and all AWD. 01-02 had different AWD setup than 03-06.

Which 4wd setup was better ? Which is prone to problems?

 

[TheAutumnWind]

They all were full time AWD, no HI/LO.

 

[Okiedave]

My 01 non Denali has push button 4x4 controls. 4hi 4low Auto, and 2wheel
NY 04 Denali is full time AWD with no control of mode. It only has a button to override the traction control.

I think all the Denalis of that vintage were this way.

 

[oifla]

2001-2006, all 6.0's and all AWD. 01-02 had different AWD setup than 03-06.

thanks for that

My 01 non Denali has push button 4x4 controls. 4hi 4low Auto, and 2wheel
NY 04 Denali is full time AWD with no control of mode. It only has a button to override the traction control.

I think all the Denalis of that vintage were this way.

thanks for that- i guess this is the wrinkle that is adding to my confusion (seeing some models with switches, others without). ideally, I'm looking for an 03-06 so that settles it, not Denali for me because i have to have the hi/lo option. thanks!

 

[Okiedave]

While I have had not issues with the AWD, I like to make the mode selection myself. I like having control of what the truck is doing. I have only needed low a few times, but was thankful to be in my truck when I needed low.

My wife is the one who drives the Denali, and she would rather the truck have that control.

So they both work for my family...... maybe I just like to push buttons.

 

[01ssreda4]

Down here in the south we dont need AWD on a street truck so I deleted it! 2wd Denali owner here.

 

[adventurenali92]

AWD in socal here in my 2006 Denali xl here. I live in a ski town with winter snow. Week after new years we had 3 foot of snow in 2 days and my Denali XL rolled through like a tank with no problems. So the awd in this generation is quite capable. I wouldn't dismiss it so quickly.

 

[Rocket Man]

I love having AWD here in the NW. Our streets get slick when it rains on top of the oil that's built up and I never have to worry that when I stomp on it I'll always be flying. And there's always the occasional snow or ice in the winter.

 

[05alive]

I love the AWD. When I really need to have 4wd instead of AWD I wouldn't want to be in an SUV, let alone a stock height one. Unless you slide off the road and get stuck, AWD will work fine. if you're driving in deep snow, I'd want something lifted, and with a bed to put weight in. There's a reason I plow in a regular cab w/t with a four inch lift and not in my denali, and it's much more than just the AWD. Believe me, I'd prefer the space and the heated leather, but I can put 2000lbs in the bed and I don't get hung up anywhere near as often.

But just driving around in slippery conditions the AWD is fine, just anticipate when it's going to kick in.

 

[kwOH]

thanks for that



thanks for that- i guess this is the wrinkle that is adding to my confusion (seeing some models with switches, others without). ideally, I'm looking for an 03-06 so that settles it, not Denali for me because i have to have the hi/lo option. thanks!

You could always go with an AWD Tahoe, mine has a hi/lo.


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[Bowtie_Beast]

Love the AWD in my '04 XL Denali, but tires make all the difference in the snow.

 

[nick112288]

Which system tends to work better, the mechanical system in the 01 and 02 or electric system in 03 to 06?

 

[1992rs]

Which system tends to work better, the mechanical system in the 01 and 02 or electric system in 03 to 06?

I'm heavily bias, but the 01-02 NVG-149. No electronics controlling it, infinite torque ratios between each individual wheel, proven 800hp+ capable. I've tried to loose traction, but I cant.

 

[Martinjmpr]

You could always go with an AWD Tahoe, mine has a hi/lo.


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I was going to mention that one, too. What was that system called? GM had a name for it. Stabilitrak or something?

 

[05alive]

Afaik there was no AWD tahoe. Some of the newer vehicles have "auto 4wd" with a computer system that will engage it and disengage it, kinda like awd, but they also can be locked into lo/hi as well.

Stabilitrack is just the traction control system.
It applies the brakes to wheels individually to help regain steering during a skid

 

[kwOH]

Auto 4wd switch

Awd with stabilitrak switch

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[Rocket Man]

I'm heavily bias, but the 01-02 NVG-149. No electronics controlling it, infinite torque ratios between each individual wheel, proven 800hp+ capable. I've tried to loose traction, but I cant.

Is that what's in our 02 Denalis? I've heard that the transfer case or front differential in the Denalis won't hold up to huge horsepower, but is that for the 03-up? I'd like to do a blower someday but worried about blowing something up.

 

[1992rs]

Is that what's in our 02 Denalis? I've heard that the transfer case or front differential in the Denalis won't hold up to huge horsepower, but is that for the 03-up? I'd like to do a blower someday but worried about blowing something up.

Our t-cases are very stout. Rated well over 1000hp. I don't know about the 03+ but I cant imagine them being a lot weaker then ours.

The front diff won't be a ticking time bomb and blow up after just one launch with big power, but the more power you push through it the shorter the lifespan will be. The kicker is that there's nothing we can do to upgrade, except cryogenically treating the housing and the rebuild kit, but nobody has documented doing it and if it makes a difference.

You shouldn't have a problem if you went with a supercharger unless you're going for glory and trying to get big numbers. The Silverado ss forum is super helpful as far as performance goes for our 01-02 Denali's as the use a 6.0l, 4l65e, nvg-149 and the same ifs

*edit: I just checked and the nvg-149 is "officially" rated at 2203ft-lb torque in a 6800lb vehicle."

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