How happy are you with your 2021/22 Tahoe/Yukon?

[MAYukoner]

Built may 21

Bought June. Denali w ultimate. Teak interior

Year almost later 7k miles n kids in it. Looks like the day I got it minus scuffs on passenger floor near Denali emblem. I’ll blame the wife’s shoes

Live the ride. Not one issue. Knock on wood. I love it. Did great in winter and such a beast on the highway. Just eats miles n cruises. Only place I don’t live it is stop n go bumper to bumper. Maybe I should try adaptive cruise then.

Great car. Best looking suv on the road

 

[newyukondriver]

2022 Yukon Denali with basically all upgrades except RSE and the air suspension thingy.
I love it.
It's comfy to be in for road trips, no problems at 4100 miles (Drove it 1500 miles each way on a road trip 4 days after purchase). I'm not a car person, I just got it to be able to transport dogs and kids, but it's the most comfy vehicle I've had w/ plenty of room and is easy to drive. I love the infotainment system; heads-up display; rear-view mirror camera; and all the parking cameras.

 

[todayusay]

Bought AT4 Yukon with the premium plus package in Dec 2020 - currently has 41k miles on it...hopefully will be rid of it in the next couple weeks..below is everything it's been in the shop for...

- rear end control module replaced
- airbag light recall
- water trapped in sunroof (this took about 5 months to fix)
- radio screen went out...believe this was an update issue they had to push
- idler pulley went out
- SD card removed message randomly comes on (tried to diagnose this and even after replacing the SD card slot - message still comes on several times a week) - an no we aren't removing the card - ha
- blue tooth speaker(s) has a reverb to it when talking on the phone - its the audio coming in which is odd...to the point its relatively useless now...dealer said they'd have to take the dash off to truly diagnose (think its a cable or something?) - we decided we'd pass on that remedy as we are going to just get out from under it
- the motor on the right auto step went out (sounded like a goose/duck while driving).

Going back with a Z71 with only the luxury package and the second row buckets - $10k less and hopefully fewer issues

The rear media on the AT4 is actually one thing we'll miss as the 2021s had the mirroring option and that worked really well with a Galaxy phone

 

[B520044]

Bought AT4 Yukon with the premium plus package in Dec 2020 - currently has 41k miles on it...hopefully will be rid of it in the next couple weeks..below is everything it's been in the shop for...

- rear end control module replaced
- airbag light recall
- water trapped in sunroof (this took about 5 months to fix)
- radio screen went out...believe this was an update issue they had to push
- idler pulley went out
- SD card removed message randomly comes on (tried to diagnose this and even after replacing the SD card slot - message still comes on several times a week) - an no we aren't removing the card - ha
- blue tooth speaker(s) has a reverb to it when talking on the phone - its the audio coming in which is odd...to the point its relatively useless now...dealer said they'd have to take the dash off to truly diagnose (think its a cable or something?) - we decided we'd pass on that remedy as we are going to just get out from under it
- the motor on the right auto step went out (sounded like a goose/duck while driving).

Going back with a Z71 with only the luxury package and the second row buckets - $10k less and hopefully fewer issues

The rear media on the AT4 is actually one thing we'll miss as the 2021s had the mirroring option and that worked really well with a Galaxy phone

Sounds about right. My 2021 SLT was built in June 2020 and was a lemon. Too many issues to list here. My replacement 21 Yukon AT4 was built June 2021 and has been much better. Not great, but good. I plan to drive it until the warranty expires and then I'm out. Don't want to risk it. ..

 

[Blueinterceptor]

I picked up a 21 Tahoe premier in may of last year. I’ve put 21k on the clock so far. The only issue I’ve had other than a recall that required a reprogram was a squeal from the front rt tire. They adjusted some clip that’s designed to keep the brake clean. I hate to comment on my good fortune lest I jinx myself.
All in all I’ve had pretty good luck with Chevy tahoes and k5 blazers. Since the 80’s

Ive placed an order for two 22’ premier s but the dealership can’t get allocation since September of last year

 

[PaulGA]

- SD card removed message randomly comes on (tried to diagnose this and even after replacing the SD card slot - message still comes on several times a week) - an no we aren't removing the card - ha

Just an FYI, this has been happening since at least 2018 when they refreshed the infotainment. My ‘18 Terrain Denali did it, my 2020 Sierra HD Denali had it, and my 2020 Acadia Denali still does it.

Thats one ‘perk’ of the ‘22 Yukon, there’s no SD card for navigation

 

[drmoose]

well, i got my 21 Sub in early Feb 21. In for service during the first year 60+ days, out for camera module for 28 days (multiple trips in), one side lifters replaced a few months later (2 weeks+), transmission head unit went bad in the fall, and they replaced other side of lifters then too due to misfiring.

That said, I love the "concept" and am getting a replacement Duramax (as opposed to a full buyback). Arlington just finished building it. t is a well thought out vehicle that is perfect for us. I really really hope the second one works out a lot better.

 

[SSGUNNER]

I really like my 21 RST Hoe. By far the best vehicle I’ve owned. Picked it up last June and have 10700 on the clock. No issues what so ever at this point. I read about the lifter issue soon after I picked her up and was concerned but at this stage if it happens it happens. I would definitely part ways and search for a DMAX but I’m really liking the 5.3 and how it purrs. I didnt get this to be the fastest off the line and the tranny and engine combo really work well. All negative comments about the 5.3 are opinions. I’ve had a 6.2 on a 5th gen and driven the 6th gen camaro and still not overly impressed. Cant say there is much i dont like on my RST, cant stop driving her every day even with this gas prices lol.

Now my brother just purchased a 22 RST Hoe 5.3 and his wife swears the 22 is better than the 21. I get its an opinion but she doesnt even want to drive it cause of gas lmao…Im good with the simplicity of the 21 dash and no google integration.

 

[david1523]

I had a 21 z71 tahoe and I loved it. I didn't have any problems with it and I drove it right around 5k miles in 7 months. I recently traded it in for a 22 duramax denali, and I love it even more. I am 2k miles in already and I have stopped for gas maybe 5 or 6 times. The only thing I dislike about it is the google integration, the 21 was way more CarPlay friendly. All the standard safety features, mrc, sliding console, make it a perfect family car for us and going the diesel route was a game changer.

 

[Polo08816]

All the more evidence that vehicles built during the COVID pandemic are problematic. It's best to wait it out to 2023 or 2024.

 

[Eusibius2]

I have a '22 Z71 and love it. Got mine with a 6.2L, air ride + mag ride control, power sunroof, and not much more than that. Dark Ash Metallic with black interior. Bench seat in the 2nd row (no moving console), and didn't want the RSE. Did come with Auto Start/Stop or A.S.S for short. I put in the eliminator and took care of that. Missing the heated steering wheel, but have a letter in hand stating it will be retro installed "once available."

As for the ride - love it. Smooth as butter. Power is plenty, and I find it difficult to keep my foot off the gas. I know it's a ginormous brick rolling down the street, but I love the drive. Pretty top notch for me, even though I'm hitting 14mpg mixed roads. Surpassed 1200 miles on it today, and it's 36 days old. Build date is Jan 2022, and hopefully that will reduce the risk of bad lifters although I know I'm fooling myself in the long run.

 

[Mar48]

'22 Tahoe LT here with 1K miles

Love the space, ride, interior/exterior. Very happy with our decision to upsize from a Volvo XC90 for the 'family car/truck'.

Hate the gas mileage LOL... but it's a heavy truck with a 5.3L V8

 

[aboss3]

I just got a ‘22 Yukon Denali XL with every option but the sunroof. Took it on a road trip and it now sits at 870 miles less than a week after I got. The truck just eats the highway miles. We’ve had a number of SUVs and this one drives like a dream with the magnaride and air ride. My one thing I would improve is the breaks. It seems like they are underpowered for such a massive vehicle. I had the Escalade on order and don’t miss it a bit after driving this thing. Got the bench 2nd row as we have 3 small kids. Getting to the 3rd row is super easy now and my 5 yo could walk between the isles with lots of headroom left.

 

[Baja_Bob]

The new generation of Yukon/Tahoe is so much nicer than what is out there. The other OEMs have a nice feature or two that I wish that was offered on these trucks but the overall styling blows everyone else away minus the lifter issues, IMHO.

 

[Polo08816]

I just got a ‘22 Yukon Denali XL with every option but the sunroof. Took it on a road trip and it now sits at 870 miles less than a week after I got. The truck just eats the highway miles. We’ve had a number of SUVs and this one drives like a dream with the magnaride and air ride. My one thing I would improve is the breaks. It seems like they are underpowered for such a massive vehicle. I had the Escalade on order and don’t miss it a bit after driving this thing. Got the bench 2nd row as we have 3 small kids. Getting to the 3rd row is super easy now and my 5 yo could walk between the isles with lots of headroom left.

You would be able to retrofit the larger brakes from the PPV into this truck. It would be far more cost effective than purchasing the GM Performance variant. The only downside is you would have to make sure your spare tire is a 20" wheel to clear the PPV brakes.

The new generation of Yukon/Tahoe is so much nicer than what is out there. The other OEMs have a nice feature or two that I wish that was offered on these trucks but the overall styling blows everyone else away minus the lifter issues, IMHO.

I agree in general. I'm holding off to allow GM to work out additional bugs as well as for other OEMs to increase production where it puts price pressure on GM. It looks like it will have to be a 2023 or 2024 purchase.

 

[firsttimetahoe]

I agree in general. I'm holding off to allow GM to work out additional bugs as well as for other OEMs to increase production where it puts price pressure on GM. It looks like it will have to be a 2023 or 2024 purchase.

what do you mean by price pressure?

 

[Polo08816]

what do you mean by price pressure?

Right now, the Chevy Suburban and GMC Yukon XL are really the only long wheel base 1/2 ton based full size SUVs in production. Ford's production of the Expedition Max is limited at the moment. But if we go into 2023 and 2024, Ford's production will certainly increase and there are spy shots of Stellantis introducing an extended wheel base Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer. Also, GM will have the Toyota Sequoia and potentially the Dodge Durango competing in the shorter wheel base 1/2 ton based full size SUV market. Once production returns to normal in a year or two, there will be so many more competing models in the same market segment it will put price pressure on GM.

 

[firsttimetahoe]

Right now, the Chevy Suburban and GMC Yukon XL are really the only long wheel base 1/2 ton based full size SUVs in production. Ford's production of the Expedition Max is limited at the moment. But if we go into 2023 and 2024, Ford's production will certainly increase and there are spy shots of Stellantis introducing an extended wheel base Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer. Also, GM will have the Toyota Sequoia and potentially the Dodge Durango competing in the shorter wheel base 1/2 ton based full size SUV market. Once production returns to normal in a year or two, there will be so many more competing models in the same market segment it will put price pressure on GM.
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I still don't understand what you mean by "price pressure".

The price of these vehicles is only going to increase over time, regardless of how much their production starts increasing to compete with more vehicles in the market.

From what I've been reading, the new Sequoia top trim is going to start at over $70k.

Do not expect GM and Chevy to reduce the prices of Tahoe's and Yukons to compete with more cars. Unless "price pressure" means something completely different than what I am thinking.

 

[Polo08816]

I still don't understand what you mean by "price pressure".

The price of these vehicles is only going to increase over time, regardless of how much their production starts increasing to compete with more vehicles in the market.

From what I've been reading, the new Sequoia top trim is going to start at over $70k.

Do not expect GM and Chevy to reduce the prices of Tahoe's and Yukons to compete with more cars. Unless "price pressure" means something completely different than what I am thinking.

I think the actual market price of these vehicles in the next 1-3 years will decrease because of the introduction of new competitors in the segment, increase in interest rates, and likelihood of a recession. Yes, the MSRP of these vehicles will likely increase, but once production/supply returns back to pre COVID times and the economy deteriorates, we will be back to the days of substantial discounts off MSRP.

Manufacturers are still incentivized to maintain some volume because there can be substantial revenue from parts sales 3+ years down the road.

 

[DenaliDrew]

Love, love, love my '21 Yukon Denali XL with the Duramax 3.0. My and my family of four just completed a 2,000 mile road trip from Colorado through Albuquerque, Phoenix/Scottsdale, Sedona, Grand Canyon and Durango/Purgatory. My opinion would probably differ if I had the v8. Fully loaded with a 21 cubic foot Thule cargo box on top I got 24 mpg at 80-85 mph on average. This thing just eats miles comfortably and economically. The '21 rear seat entertainment is amazing - sorry to those who don't have it or have the 22 model. I have no idea why they would overhaul a year old system. The 21 is great. CarPlay, Alexa - it all just works fabulously. I have multiple USB sticks with movies on it for the kids. They can each watch something different from each seat. I also have a Roku with a voice remote to watch live tv. I was able to watch the Tennessee Vols tourney game live on the big screen while my wife drove a bit. Of course, you need the car wifi to work seamlessly, but it was also nice to have my work hotspot when Verizon had better coverage than AT&T which is what the car is on. I've recently upgraded the rubber to Toyo open country AT3s and this is a great upgrade in the snow. I love the cameras everywhere, and the rear view camera is fantastic. My only gripes are minor - the cost, obviously - this thing was 40x the cost of my first car. The plastic in the back scratches easily. All weather mats were a ***** to get to stay in place on the 3rd row seats. The running boards get dirty when it is snowy outside. I'm scratching my head on any other annoyances. It is a fabulous vehicle that turns heads everywhere. The Dark Sky Metallic paint looks fabulous as well. 18k on the clock and not a single issue other than an occasional smell - either from regen or the cabin air filter.