So... I've been a member since 2013 but I don't post very often.
A lot of the threads I've come across tell others to avoid 2015 model years or any 1st model year runs. While there may be some valid points to that, I wanted to inform others that may be lurking here and thinking about potentially purchasing a 1st model year run of my experiences with GM 1st model year runs.
2007 blue Tahoe 4x4(1st year): I kick myself everyday for trading this thing in. I should've just kept it as a "beater". I bought it in 2012 with 50k miles and traded it in with 120k miles. Besides routine maintenance the only issue I ever had with it was a leaky front axle seal at 90k miles. (it was 4x4 and I bought it with the 22's but changed them out after moving up north)
2015 white Yukon Denali 4x4(1st year, early run - 6 speed transmission): I purchased this one in 2016 with 58k miles. Besides routine maintenance it did drop a valve and was covered under warranty - the dealership said it was a bad valve casting and did no further damage so they only replaced that valve. I traded it in with 90k miles. Wife wanted an XL because of the new baby.
2015 black Yukon Denali XL 4x4 (1st year, late run 8 speed transmission): I purchased this one in 2018 with 27k miles and still own it. Currently it has 32k miles and it's had zero issues besides a service parking assist error after another car backed into the bumper.
All 3 of these have been my wife's primary vehicles (I drive a Ford diesel.. I know), used as a daily driver, towing and regularly see -30 to -40f temps with our winters. My across the board complaint with all 3 of these is they have the cheapest/ thinnest paint jobs I've ever seen on a car.
What it boils down to is this, don't be afraid to purchase 1st year run GM's. I've done it 3 times already and will happily do it again in the future. They have all treated me well, and I'm a Ford guy!
A lot of the threads I've come across tell others to avoid 2015 model years or any 1st model year runs. While there may be some valid points to that, I wanted to inform others that may be lurking here and thinking about potentially purchasing a 1st model year run of my experiences with GM 1st model year runs.
2007 blue Tahoe 4x4(1st year): I kick myself everyday for trading this thing in. I should've just kept it as a "beater". I bought it in 2012 with 50k miles and traded it in with 120k miles. Besides routine maintenance the only issue I ever had with it was a leaky front axle seal at 90k miles. (it was 4x4 and I bought it with the 22's but changed them out after moving up north)
2015 white Yukon Denali 4x4(1st year, early run - 6 speed transmission): I purchased this one in 2016 with 58k miles. Besides routine maintenance it did drop a valve and was covered under warranty - the dealership said it was a bad valve casting and did no further damage so they only replaced that valve. I traded it in with 90k miles. Wife wanted an XL because of the new baby.
2015 black Yukon Denali XL 4x4 (1st year, late run 8 speed transmission): I purchased this one in 2018 with 27k miles and still own it. Currently it has 32k miles and it's had zero issues besides a service parking assist error after another car backed into the bumper.
All 3 of these have been my wife's primary vehicles (I drive a Ford diesel.. I know), used as a daily driver, towing and regularly see -30 to -40f temps with our winters. My across the board complaint with all 3 of these is they have the cheapest/ thinnest paint jobs I've ever seen on a car.
What it boils down to is this, don't be afraid to purchase 1st year run GM's. I've done it 3 times already and will happily do it again in the future. They have all treated me well, and I'm a Ford guy!
