2015 XL Denali - Junk?

[SVL]

Some of you may have seen my previous thread...took delivery less than 2 weeks ago and it has been in service twice, with another trip pending. The first two trips were for the "Service 4WD" issue where the truck could barely move while making tight turns. Now, the "Service Stabilitrac" and "ABS" lights are on, and the driver's seat back just fell off - was not attached properly from the factory.

It's really pathetic that GMC allows a $75,000 vehicle to roll off the assembly line with these types of issues. I understand that these things happen with any manufacturer, but based on what I am seeing online there seems to be a poor build quality trend developing with these trucks.

Those of you that are considering waiting for the later builds or 1016 model...go away for a while and let GMC get this thing right before you drop the $$.

 

[fiatdale]

It's really pathetic that GMC allows a $75,000 vehicle to roll off the assembly line with these types of issues. I understand that these things happen with any manufacturer, but based on what I am seeing online there seems to be a poor build quality trend developing with these trucks.

While I agree with you that there should be less issues off the line, like you said, it happens to vehicles across the board. Doesn't matter if the vehicle costs $10,000 or $100,000. Lots of high end luxury cars have the same, if not more issues off the lot. Because of what you read online, people generally only post problems, not praises. for the 1000 people online that have issues, there are 500,000 that have none. Its unfortunate, but work with your dealer to get things right.

I blame the ****** UAW workers.

 

[Goodinblack]

I don't think electrical problems will ever go away from new models....... why

Because once they get it figured out..... they add more crap the next year. BH crap I mean features

All functions even basic ones now go through multiple BCMs etc

 

[doubletapdrew]

After all the fallout GM took for the recall issues, they are now recall-happy for every little thing

 

[08grey]

These trucks no matter how automated the process has become are made by humans who make mistakes especially when it's their first time doing anything and under the pressure of hurry hurry hurry.

Imagine the quality of trucks that were built may 6th. Or July 5th. Under severe hang over conditions.

 

[jlsr]

I hope that some of those that are not having the issues with the 2015 Denali will chime in on their experience. We just ordered '15 Yukon Denali (not the XL ) and after reading of the issues, am worried we should not have.

 

[fiatdale]

Nothing out there is perfect and trouble free. I wouldn't worry. That's why you have a warranty.

 

[pwtr02ss]

I agree with 08. I think its a learning curve from being a complete redesign. I know I wouldn't be happy if I were in your shoes but I do know this stuff happens. Thats why I will wait a few years.

 

[GolfEsq]

I hope that some of those that are not having the issues with the 2015 Denali will chime in on their experience. We just ordered '15 Yukon Denali (not the XL ) and after reading of the issues, am worried we should not have.

The problems that owners are reporting played a role in my holding off on this truck (Yukon Denali). I get that catastrophic problems can happen to any company's new cars (not marginalizing the OP's problems in the least), but they seem more anecdotally common among these GM triplets.

Some are saying that this is to be expected for a new model, but while the '15s are a re-design, it isn't THAT big of an overhaul. I feel like other companies have made more drastic changes and haven't experienced as many problems.

For me personally, there are other factors that keep me away from this truck (for the time being at least), but these reported problems are definitely part of the calculus.

 

[fiatdale]

The 2015 is not a redesign, it is a completely new vehicle. Its not like the Expedition where its been the same truck since 04, just facelifted. Its new.

 

[GolfEsq]

The 2015 is not a redesign, it is a completely new vehicle. Its not like the Expedition where its been the same truck since 04, just facelifted. Its new.

Semantics. You get my point.

 

[fiatdale]

They're "Common" now, because anytime someone at GM farts, the media is all over it. Just nut up and accept that no matter what you buy, its not going to be perfect, it will have some issues, no matter what brand. Its the first year / first run of these bad boys, just like anything else, it'll have issues (iPhone 4... antenna-gate)

 

[OmegaRoach]

2015 YD XL here and happy thus far. It's only been a couple of weeks, but so far so good. I do know, however, that it is a new vehicle and I anticipate being a guinea pig for something or another before it's all said and done with. 100K warranty should keep me covered though...

 

[jlsr]

Thanks, I am doing some more research on issues with this model today. We placed the order Sat. I may cancel it.

 

[fiatdale]

So if you cancel, you're obviously in the market for a full size SUV, what do you buy if not the GM?

 

[jlsr]

Hi Fiatdale, thats the problem... the Denali is the only one I liked and would consider trading my Cadillac for. If we don't cancel I will def buy an ext warranty. Dealer wants my caddy now.

 

[fiatdale]

So just do it. If you're getting an ext warranty, get the one you like. If something doesn't break that's going to break in the first 100k, you'll be fine.

 

[HAARubicon]

The people posting on forums are a very small amount of the actual owner pool. When I brought mine in for service (oil change), there was not a parking lot full of broke down 15 yukons. You Should keep your Denali order. Pick it up and enjoy it like most owners are. As for the OP, I hope they get your issues fixed, if your dealer isn't treating you right with an equal loaner or not getting your issues resolved, shame on them.

 

[Goodinblack]

The 2015 is not a redesign, it is a completely new vehicle. Its not like the Expedition where its been the same truck since 04, just facelifted. Its new.

You mean 2003 lol

---------- Post added at 06:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:28 PM ----------

So if you cancel, you're obviously in the market for a full size SUV, what do you buy if not the GM?

Ford Flex

LOL

 

[hosseface]

The people posting on forums are a very small amount of the actual owner pool. When I brought mine in for service (oil change), there was not a parking lot full of broke down 15 yukons. You Should keep your Denali order. Pick it up and enjoy it like most owners are. As for the OP, I hope they get your issues fixed, if your dealer isn't treating you right with an equal loaner or not getting your issues resolved, shame on them.

X2. Bad sample pool to form an opinion from.