How many of you DO NOT experience buffetting and vibration problem?

[ajs800]

The buffeting typically occurs in 40-50mph and 60-70mph. Our buffering issue always disappeared around 75mph+ vibration on the other hand was always 70+ which is typical with a lot of imbalance issues.

With that said most of our issues went away with new tires and wheels although the buffeting is creeping back now that we have 18k miles on the Michelin.

 

[Rdr854]

16 Suburban LS with 11,000 miles -- ever so slight vibration at 45 mph and minuscule buffeting. In fact, was not even aware of it until I read about it. Never had any complaints from passengers in truck. Traded for 17 Suburban LS and very nice ride. Drove from DC to Norfolk, VA and back in all sorts of weather with no issues. Have about 900 miles on her.

 

[EzSkAnKeN]

No issues here. 16' Yukon XL Denali with brand new 285/45/22 Bridgestone HL (stock) tires. People who traded in the 16' to upgrade to a 17' kept the old wheel and tire setup to put on the 17', and the new wheels and tires from the 17' were put on the 16'. It's a real pleasure to drive.

 

[ajs800]

16 Suburban LS with 11,000 miles -- ever so slight vibration at 45 mph and minuscule buffeting. In fact, was not even aware of it until I read about it. Never had any complaints from passengers in truck. Traded for 17 Suburban LS and very nice ride. Drove from DC to Norfolk, VA and back in all sorts of weather with no issues. Have about 900 miles on her.

Curious...do you notice much of a difference between the 16 and 17? For example, Is the 17 100% buffeting free while the 16 had it if looking for it?

 

[schaffer05]

Just got a 2017 and drove it 5 hours after we got it. No issues with either. We had a rattle that was a loose roof rack, but other than that can't complain.


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[Rdr854]

Curious...do you notice much of a difference between the 16 and 17? For example, Is the 17 100% buffeting free while the 16 had it if looking for it?

So far, no buffeting or vibration on the 17. Only difference between the two are the tires - Good Year vs. Michelin. Also, the 17 has the enhanced safety package while the 16 did not.

 

[ajs800]

So far, no buffeting or vibration on the 17. Only difference between the two are the tires - Good Year vs. Michelin. Also, the 17 has the enhanced safety package while the 16 did not.

so the 16 showed some signs of it (buffeting) while the 17 does not?

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[Rdr854]

so the 16 showed some signs of it (buffeting) while the 17 does not?

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That is correct. And, the 16 was minor. No one ever complained in the 11k miles we had it.

 

[nedac]

2016 Suburban LTZ... no issues. 7500 miles in.

 

[trdhulk]

I just traded my 2015 Sierra Denali with 60k miles and factory 20" wheels due to horrible buffeting (is that the same as shuttering or shaking similar to a misfire?). It also had very hard transmission shifting.

I traded it for a 2015 Yukon Denali. No shaking or vibrations at all. I also dont notice this tunnel noise that some others complain about.

 

[Surfingbuddhist]

Hi! Just joined here. Traded my 2010 Raptor for 2015 Tahoe LT 4WD CPO. Needed a car to accommodate our first child and 2 rottweilers at the same time, as well as pull the boat. I guess I am lucky that I'm not experiencing any of the buffeting or vibrating that others are.

 

[bigjay003]

2017 Z-71 Tahoe on 22" replica's and Michelins, no issues at all rides smooth and quiet!

 

[BlackandChrome]

2015 Suburban - rented it for a week. No issues
2015 Denali XL with 22s - I've had it for 2 months - no issues. It was a single owner with 30k miles - I doubt he would have kept it.
2017 Suburban LTZ w 20s - parents truck. They've had it for a year - no issues.
2017 Suburban LT w 20s - brothers truck. He's had it for a month - no issues.

 

[hosseface]

I had a dino 2015 shorty Yukon I bought in 2014 that was perfect. Traded off in May 16 with 30k on it.

2016 Yukon XL with 11K on it now that is perfect as well.

Both had OE 22s

 

[Apothecary]

I do not have this issue.

 

[Glocksub]

Just picked up a 2017 Tahoe 2wd with the all season package (20in wheels and 3.42 rear end) and have zero vibrations or buffeting. It rides smooth as can be. I did have the dealer replace the factory continentals with Michelin defender ltx m/s in a larger size before I took delivery though. It has a 1.5in front leveling kit also

 

[Rdr854]

It appears that this buffeting and vibration problem might not be unique to the Tahoe/Yukon/Suburban/Yukon XL product line. A friend of mine said he has the buffeting problem in his 13 Ford Escape from time to time.

 

[Glocksub]

It appears that this buffeting and vibration problem might not be unique to the Tahoe/Yukon/Suburban/Yukon XL product line. A friend of mine said he has the buffeting problem in his 13 Ford Escape from time to time.

Agreed. I've ridden in two new hard top wranglers this year that had it very bad, neither had aggressive tires.

 

[hunter991]

2017 Tahoe Premier, no vibration, but do have some buffeting if the rear window is open and the fronts are closed. But i also had this on my 2010 Sequioa, and currently have it bad on a nissan murano. Goes away immediately if i open or crack the front window.

 

[ajs800]

2017 Tahoe Premier, no vibration, but do have some buffeting if the rear window is open and the fronts are closed. But i also had this on my 2010 Sequioa, and currently have it bad on a nissan murano. Goes away immediately if i open or crack the front window.

This is pretty much typical with any modern car today. The buffeting issue with these trucks occurs when all windows are closed and at different speeds. It's somewhat of a sound but is more less a sensation / pressure feeling...like when changing elevations quickly.