Hate my Denali

[cardude2000]

I agree with the OP. I have been a loyal GM owner, and over the years bought 9 new vehicles from GM. I always wanted a Tahoe/Yukon and after doing tons of research bought one. I had a 15 Denali. I felt I would have it forever and even bought a set of Blizzaks on rims for the winter here.( $2,000).... Highs? Engine is awesome and it looks good in the parking lot. Other than that what a crappy vehicle. I had an early 15 with the first gen suspension. After I complained to the dealer and read about it here they replaced the suspension with a softer version that was put in the later 15's. Still rode like a dump truck. (I had the factory 22" tires/rims). Hit a bump and it vibrates a few extra times...I drove other Denalis and it was the same. Transmission? Horrible, the fix was to put in heavier oil...c'mon..Still choppy...Had the steering wheel replaced as the heated wheel would get lukewarm at best. Seat heating elements replaced..lukewarm at best. My other GM's would get hot & work properly...mine never did even after the "fix". I traded it after 39,000 miles of misery. I had a stack of service receipts when I got rid of it.

According to this thread you are likely a spammer from Bangalore and are probably also just a dumb women who doesn’t understand that once you replace every part on your vehicle it’s going to be great!

 

[dmad1]

I agree with the OP. Our '12 was an excellent vehicle but not our '17. Dealer decided he couldn't fix the problems we were having and said they would call when GM came up with a fix. Called GM and they said I had to take it up with the dealer. A second dealer diagnosed the same problems as different ones than the first dealer but said they were not "abnormal" and that I might want to contact GM. And the circle continues...

 

[Shaggy]

I have had my 2017 Denali for over a year with 28k and have had zero issues.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Wonder what @GM Customer Service would say to this thread?

 

[pwtr02ss]

My 19 denali has condensation is both tail lights and the 3rd brake light. I need to take it to the dealer, just hard to find time.

 

[cardude2000]

My 19 denali has condensation is both tail lights and the 3rd brake light. I need to take it to the dealer, just hard to find time.

Romanian spy alert!!!

 

[07Burb]

Romanian spy alert!!!

you seem to have anger problems

 

[Wingnude]

I am just here to vent about the 2015 Yukon’s denali XL 4x4 I have. I have had three GMCs prior to this one, and when I was searching for a new SUV I figured I’d splurge a little and get the Denali this time. WORST MISTAKE EVER.

Bought the car with 40k miles. I coincidentally knew the original owner, another mom of 3 here in Huntsville, AL. After getting the truck it was problems from day one. I tried to return it to the dealership, but they wouldn’t take it back.

Here is everything that has been replaced on my 2015:
-front differential
-front suspension
-injector #3 in engine
-cam shaft in engine
-BOTH tail light assemblies (as they just stopped working at 9pm on a rural road in Alabama.... no lights in the back of my car we’re on and I didn’t know)
-catalytic converters now needs to be replaced
-both heated seat elements
-front headlights are full of condensation (see pictures, the left is full and the right just started)
-left blinker has started to “fail” as of last week.

This car has been garage kept, serviced on time, etc. and my rear right axle pops when making right turns (you can feel it underneath your feet if you’re sitting in 2nd row).

I will NEVER buy another GMC again!!! I even wrote a letter to GM about this POS!! They were willing to give me an “executive discount” on a new one or pay two car payments for me. Then, they took back that offer when they learned that my extended warranty FINALLY ended up covering SOME of the cost. I guess they forgot that you have to pay for the extended warranty and you have a deductible. I was just so tired of dealing with them I just left it alone. I wish this thing would roll off a cliff but I’m too afraid of prison to push it lol.

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[Wingnude]

I am just here to vent about the 2015 Yukon’s denali XL 4x4 I have. I have had three GMCs prior to this one, and when I was searching for a new SUV I figured I’d splurge a little and get the Denali this time. WORST MISTAKE EVER.

Bought the car with 40k miles. I coincidentally knew the original owner, another mom of 3 here in Huntsville, AL. After getting the truck it was problems from day one. I tried to return it to the dealership, but they wouldn’t take it back.

Here is everything that has been replaced on my 2015:
-front differential
-front suspension
-injector #3 in engine
-cam shaft in engine
-BOTH tail light assemblies (as they just stopped working at 9pm on a rural road in Alabama.... no lights in the back of my car we’re on and I didn’t know)
-catalytic converters now needs to be replaced
-both heated seat elements
-front headlights are full of condensation (see pictures, the left is full and the right just started)
-left blinker has started to “fail” as of last week.

This car has been garage kept, serviced on time, etc. and my rear right axle pops when making right turns (you can feel it underneath your feet if you’re sitting in 2nd row).

I will NEVER buy another GMC again!!! I even wrote a letter to GM about this POS!! They were willing to give me an “executive discount” on a new one or pay two car payments for me. Then, they took back that offer when they learned that my extended warranty FINALLY ended up covering SOME of the cost. I guess they forgot that you have to pay for the extended warranty and you have a deductible. I was just so tired of dealing with them I just left it alone. I wish this thing would roll off a cliff but I’m too afraid of prison to push it lol.

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Hello Atee, I have a 2003 Yukon SLT with 265K love it, as a former car dealership tech, I would suggest going back to the dealership that sold you the lemon, ask to make an appointment with their district service manager , or district rep. they usually visit their dealerships ever couple of months , and then air your complaints with that person. Just a thought, take care.

 

[cardude2000]

you seem to have anger problems

Lol. I was joking not being serious.

 

[muncie21]

I'm on my 4th Suburban/Tahoe/Yukon and love them all. Granted I do not buy first year of a any new model. When I was looking to replace my '09 Denali I saw several '15s that were priced right. However I stuck with my personal principle of not buy first model year and picked up a really low mile '14 Denali and am very pleased with it. Hoping it is as reliable as the last 3 GM SUVs that I've owned.

 

[homesick]

This is my 3rd-- from the '80s, '90s, and '00s. The've all been great.

I started with '50s and '60s BelAir/Impalas; followed by '60s and '70s Camaros, then '60s and '70s vans, then these trucks.

They've all been Chevrolets and they've all been great. Only one was bought new. I've paid anywhere from $175 to $14,000 for them. All were daily transportation- no projects. I can't think of a single lemon among them.

joe

 

[Miami-Dade]

I just turned 53K miles on my 2016 Tahoe LT. Bought it brand new in October 2016. Just plain old regular maintenance so far. I do a combination of highway and gridlock. Actually tons of gridlock. To my surprise brakes are still good. Have zero plans of selling it any time soon.

 

[swathdiver]

The older you get the longer your brakes last Gary!

Unless you're name is Wes and live in California! LOL

 

[K2 Kaiju]

Never buy a first year car. Never buy a first year car used. Never buy a first year car used that should have had premium gas but probably didnt...

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[dnt1010]

I think I found the previous owners 3 kids check this out..........

 

[BourbonNcigars]

I see where you're coming from. The similarities are a coincidence, but kinda funny knowing she's legit and from Huntsville, AL. (Roll Tide!)

1) Her user name makes me think of something middle-eastern (think "Ali G" lol)

2) Her not being a very active member (which is 100% perfectly fine!) is consistent with spammers

3) Spammers use pictures of beautiful women as their avatars to capture attention


@Atee G, I believe the issues you're having are symptoms of the classic "First Year" syndrome. Yours may have even been a Friday or Monday build, compounding the lack of quality. (The existence of this is debatable)

You MIGHT would've had a better experience with a 2017+. My argument is that, at the price point of a 2017, new or used, such failures shouldn't even be a "might". Sure, they look better than the previous generation. But a previous generation on the road will always look better than a newer one holed up in a shop all the time.

My rule: Buy new with extended warranty (I never do that), or buy well used where you can afford to fix without it being an issue. Stay in the extreme ends of the spectrum.

 

[adventurenali92]

The older you get the longer your brakes last Gary!

Unless you're name is Wes and live in California! LOL

Or your name is chase and you live in the mountains of California! Lol.

 

[iamdub]

My rule: Buy new with extended warranty (I never do that), or buy well used where you can afford to fix without it being an issue. Stay in the extreme ends of the spectrum.

I don't like being in debt nor do I wanna be the one to take the new car depreciation hit. If I wanted a "new" car, there are PLENTY of like-new, short lease returns, buyer-messed-up-and-never-should've-bought-the-new-car-in-the-first-place returns, etc. to pick from.

I'd rather buy an older but like-new model that, to the best of my mechanical inspection abilities and research, has/had no issues other than the common ones. This leaves room in the budget for repairs that MAY happen versus a new car with a high note that always WILL happen.

 

[cardude2000]

I don't like being in debt nor do I wanna be the one to take the new car depreciation hit. If I wanted a "new" car, there are PLENTY of like-new, short lease returns, buyer-messed-up-and-never-should've-bought-the-new-car-in-the-first-place returns, etc. to pick from.

I'd rather buy an older but like-new model that, to the best of my mechanical inspection abilities and research, has/had no issues other than the common ones. This leaves room in the budget for repairs that MAY happen versus a new car with a high note that always WILL happen.

Exactly why I buy new (or used with <10k miles) and dump before power train is up.