Going to pick up my yukon need advise

[Dave k]

So I am going to pick up my new yukon thursday and i have noticed a few things and just wanted some advise on what to look for...

First off in one of the pictures the center console looks broken or am i just seeing things and also i noticed the oil pressure gauges looks low any advise on that and anything else i should look for the truck is a 2007 yukon xl denali AWD with the 6.2L

 

[JML07denali]

Your console is definitely broken. Oil pressure - I think it might be the oil pressure sensor. It's $40 at autozone I have the same issue on my 07 Yukon Denali. I will be changing it next week.

 

[08grey]

With 171k on the dash you really should have a mechanic check that out.

 

[Dave k]

With 171k on the dash you really should have a mechanic check that out.

it was a dealer maintained vehicle. it is being sold at a small dealer in flordia and i am coming from New York to pick it up thursday and drive it back is there anything i should pay special attention to when i go look at it?

 

[massivespl]

If your going that far to pick it up you should ask them about the consol and the oil gauge before you make the trip. That's more miles then my 2002 has. What's the price your getting the truck for?

 

[Dave k]

If your going that far to pick it up you should ask them about the consol and the oil gauge before you make the trip. That's more miles then my 2002 has. What's the price your getting the truck for?

i got it for 11,900 the guy who i am buying it from said he had his ASE master tech look it over and he said everything looked fine

 

[bizrjr]

Looks clean, straight and well maintained. Console def broken. Oil pressure sensors are problems on these but to be sure with those miles I think they should replace it before you drive down to confirm. Under 12K for a properly maintained Denali is great no matter how you slice it. I thought about going the high mileage/lower price route when I bought my Denali but I thought about my plans with it. So I'd say if everything checks out ask yourself what your plans are. Privately, it will be hard to flip her if you planned on it in a few years with likely well over 200K miles on it. Otherwise, good luck and enjoy.

 

[Dave k]

Well I already booked my plane ticket to go pick it up with out replacing the sensor or doing to much work what could I check it know listen for noise and make sure it's not running rough I called the previous dealer where it was serviced and all they told me is the customer took really good care of it. I am buying the truck to tow my 20 ft open bow boat back and forth to Lake with my family and I don't have any plans on selling it

 

[JML07denali]

Check for lifter noise, also check your rear air shocks and see if the rubber boots are ripped. Make sure when you turn the truck on that you hear the air compressor kick on should hear it kick on within the first 5 seconds. It is located right behind the left rear tire if you look next to the spare you will see it hanging on the frame. What tends to happen is when a boot is torn the compressor keeps running until it burns out. Replacement air shocks and compressor will cost about $1k in parts alone if you want to keep it OEM. There is a aftermarket kit by Arnott that will still set you back about $600. Check the wheel barrels for rust those wheels are notorious for rusting and the wheels will leak air. (Had to replace all mine)

 

[Dave k]

Ok thanks it seems like a really clean truck but the oil pressure gauge is the only thing that worries me

 

[JML07denali]

Ok thanks it seems like a really clean truck but the oil pressure gauge is the only thing that worries me

When you get there, I would take it to the dealer you spoke to and have them check the oil pressure. The last thing you want to do is hit the road and have an issue on the way home.

 

[lawdog302]

i just bought a 2010 yukon with the 5.3. Its thrown a p0521 code which is low oil pressure/faulty circuit. ive never seen it dip below 20psi on the gauge either. its pretty much got me pissed off. At least the engine is quiet and seems to run good. i assume ill be pulling the sending unit and checking things over.

Is 20 psi Okay for normal driving? Seems low, especially compare to my 05 hoe i got rid of.

 

[bizrjr]

We have Tahoe's w the 5.3 at work. They did the same thing and it was just the sensor needed replace. I'd look into that if it appears normal sound and power.

 

[mr tahoe]

Congrats man

 

[Dave k]

Congrats man

Thanks I'm going from a built chevy 1500 to this so I hope the 6.2 has a lot of power to push this tank down the road

 

[Yukon John]

Thanks I'm going from a built chevy 1500 to this so I hope the 6.2 has a lot of power to push this tank down the road

You will be pleased how well it performs...just watch that oil pressure. Where in Florida are you buying it ? If it's in the Ft. Lauderdale area I can direct you to a garage here that can help you out quickly and reliably if need be.

 

[Dave k]

You will be pleased how well it performs...just watch that oil pressure. Where in Florida are you buying it ? If it's in the Ft. Lauderdale area I can direct you to a garage here that can help you out quickly and reliably if need be.

Funny you should say that that's where I'm going

 

[Yukon John]

Funny you should say that that's where I'm going

I use Honest 1 on University Drive in Davie...about 5 miles from the Airport. Tony Ragusa is the manager there and is first class all the way. I have been dealing with them since they first opened and trust them totally. Let me know if you want to hook up with these guys to take a quick look...it's got to be a bit scary flying in to a strange place with out someone to reach in to when buying a vehicle.

My email is [email protected].

http://www.honest1davie.com/

 

[Fir_Na_Tine]

i got it for 11,900 the guy who i am buying it from said he had his ASE master tech look it over and he said everything looked fine

If it were me I'd want my own independent mechanic to look at it before purchasing it, did you buy it already? Is there a warranty with it? Hook it up with Yukon John's contact there either way to be sure. I wouldn't just go by what the sellers mechanic said.

 

[Jason_S]

I know plenty of folks who flew out to buy a car and drive it home. Only most end up flying home from the city nearest to where they break down and get a nice fat towing bill.

I wish you luck with your purchase, but I wouldn't have made the plans you made until I knew more about the oil pressure issue.