Is anyone happy with their 2015?

[spikeyhaired1]

i am working a deal on a 2015 CPO Denali. but now i am nervous as most threads are about how bad 2015's are. any good stories out there to make me feel a little comfortable with this purchase?

 

[cardude2000]

i am working a deal on a 2015 CPO Denali. but now i am nervous as most threads are about how bad 2015's are. any good stories out there to make me feel a little comfortable with this purchase?

There are lots of happy 2015 owners out there.

I have friends who have them and even some have the buffetting and booming but love them.

I ask them “how do you like it? Any issues?” They say “love it! Been great no issues.” Then I ride in it and it buffets and booms. I say “what up with that?” They say “oh that? Yeah doesn’t really bother me”.

Point is, everyone has different tolerance for the issues these trucks can have. If you have a 2015 with a bunch of miles on it and it rides well then I say go for it.

 

[Brandon Hubbard]

i am working a deal on a 2015 CPO Denali. but now i am nervous as most threads are about how bad 2015's are. any good stories out there to make me feel a little comfortable with this purchase?

Just got a great deal on ours. Have all maintenance reports on it. Shocks were changed and we had an issue with the wheel corrosion creating a slow leak right after purchase. Nothing else to speak of on car facts and maintenance records. 67,000 on it.

 

[Miami-Dade]

i am working a deal on a 2015 CPO Denali. but now i am nervous as most threads are about how bad 2015's are. any good stories out there to make me feel a little comfortable with this purchase?

If possible try to keep the vehicle for 24 hours and take it on a long test drive. I would also have a good independent mechanic check it out on the rack. Make sure you check out the entire a/c system as some had bad condensers and leaky lines. Make sure you get ALL service records. If your Denali your looking at has over 70K miles on it a lot of those issues were probably addressed already.

With that said I rented several early 2015's with over 40K miles back in 2015-2016 and they were perfect. I had Enterprise pull all service records on one as I thought about buying it as it was going up for sale in the near future at the time and all it had done to it in 43K miles was just regular maintenance. No issues were found.

 

[MajorFatal]

As I have said in other threads I bought an early year 15 Denali XL and had no issues with it until I traded it in for a 19 Denali XL in September. 65k miles. Best Denali we ever owned (5th one starting in 01).

 

[spikeyhaired1]

thanks for the replies. this one has 58,000 miles on it. regular maintenance according to the Car Fax and i called the dealership it was serviced at and they said no issues when they saw it. during certification they resurfaced the rotors, replaced brake pads, replaced front shocks, replaced lower ball joints, replaced the battery, alignment, oil/filter change.

 

[DWTahoe]

Happy with mine so far. *knock on wood* (I'm sure something bad will happen now that I typed that).

I'm not sure everyone has the same idea about the buffeting noise. Pretty much every vehicle out there does it if you only roll down one window. If that's the only time you hear/feel the noise, that's normal, unfortunately. Every vehicle I've had, if I want to drive with just the driver window open, I have to crack the rear windows. If it happens any other time, I'd say buy a different one.

 

[JRH2]

Happy with mine so far. *knock on wood* (I'm sure something bad will happen now that I typed that).

I'm not sure everyone has the same idea about the buffeting noise. Pretty much every vehicle out there does it if you only roll down one window. If that's the only time you hear/feel the noise, that's normal, unfortunately. Every vehicle I've had, if I want to drive with just the driver window open, I have to crack the rear windows. If it happens any other time, I'd say buy a different one.

Yes but many of these do it with the windows up.

 

[CMoore711]

2015 Yukon Denali XL 8-Speed & 6.2L. Purchased roughly 20 months ago CPO w/ 23K miles.

Currently sitting at 71K miles (mostly highway miles for work travel) and it’s been a great commuter, work/family vehicle. Got a decent local dealership for service, performed a few TSB’s no questions asked, am working on getting close to a first name basis with my go to service adviser though I haven’t had to go enough to solidify this (Previous Chevrolet & Cadillac dealership service experience has proven this to have a positive impact when needing warranty/service “favors” and at minimum honest straight forward communication. I suggest any vehicle owner strive to establish this type of relationship at their dealership for service no matter what brand of vehicle.). They even went above and beyond on a simple warranty claim, zero buffeting/booming. Although I’ve accepted the fact due to family size and vehicle capability needs I don’t make vehicle decisions based on MPG (honesty never have). Thoroughly impressed with my best of 26.7 MPG and of 22+ on 1 hr. or longer road trips and 14-17 MPG average day to day.

Despite all the threads you find on this forum that often consist of members who only signed up to make one single post/thread topic about their vehicle “review” and their unfortunate experience. Those type of vehicle experiences can be found across any vehicle make or model. There are quality 2015’s with dare I say MRC, 22” wheels, and an 8 speed transmission that ride great, perform as expected, and serve their purpose.

This forum has more than enough experienced members, repeat owners, and applicable first hand experience to provide you with the right tools of what to look for, what boxes to check before purchasing etc. Demand an extended 24 hr. test drive, get to know the vehicle as much as you can before pulling the trigger, and make an educated decision. If everything checks out and goes well you’ll be fine with a 2015... I don’t regret my decision one bit.

Good Luck in your search and purchase of your next vehicle.

 

[JRH2]

This is the history on the 2015 Yukon Denali XL I just picked up yesterday:

Job Card Date Job Card Number Transaction Type Transaction Adjustment Labour Operation Odometer Reading
09/25/2018 875607 ZREG----Regular Vehicle Transaction 8464810 - Torque Converter Replacement 94,614 MI
09/25/2018 875607 ZFAT----Field Action Recall 9103855 - 18289 - Power Steering Control Module Reprogramming with SPS 94,614 MI
12/13/2016 234009 ZREG----Regular Vehicle Transaction 4062391 - Valve Lifter Replacement - Both Sides 60,545 MI
12/13/2016 234009 ZFAT----Field Action Recall 9102276 - 16007 - N16-204817 - Reprogram Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Calibrations 60,545 MI
05/24/2016 225931 ZFAT----Field Action Recall 9101695 - N150304 - Transfer Case Shift Control Module Reprogramming with SPS 46,394 MI
02/05/2015 402528 ZREG----Regular Vehicle Transaction 2810135 - Transfer Case Control Module Reprogramming with SPS 12,138 MI
12/23/2014 55049 ZREG----Regular Vehicle Transaction 0600743 - GMC Factory Maintenance 9,749 MI
12/23/2014 55049 ZFAT----Field Action Recall 9100737 - N140450 - Replace Refrigerant Label and Recover/Recharge A/C System 9,749 MI
12/23/2014 55049 ZFAT----Field Action Recall 9100960 - N140541 - Owner Manual Insert 9,749 MI
12/23/2014 55049 ZFAT----Field Action Recall 9101065 - N140616 - Transfer Case Shift Control Module Reprogramming with SPS 9,749 MI
07/02/2014 A22497 ZPDI----Pre-Delivery Inspection 0590072 - Pre-Delivery Inspection - Base Time 1 MI

 

[Tahoe14]

With these new electronic laden vehicles and headlights that cost $1000 and tail lights that cost $750 and MRC shocks that cost $750 I would recommend a GM extended warranty. We can point you to the right thread if you decide to purchase one at a discounted price or have your dealer match or beat the price.

 

[rgpie75]

I bought my '15 SLT new in May 2014 and it now has 115k miles on it. I'd say it's the best vehicle I've owned. I've had a few issues but certainly nothing I would consider major. The hood buffets a little which I noticed right away after I bought it, but after a short time I stopped even noticing it. The seat heater went out in the driver seat and they're stupidly expensive to replace so I've just gone without. The rear defroster wire has popped off a couple times because it's just a terrible design but it's a very simple repair. Right now my passenger window is having some issue where when it rolls up on auto it just automatically starts back down again as soon as it gets to the top but I would guess that's a relatively simple fix. There's been all the routine maintenance that comes with averaging ~24k miles a year on a big vehicle and that stuff gets more expensive as the mileage goes up, but if you can't afford the gas and maintenance you should be buying something different anyway. The big question for me at this point is how many more miles I can get before the repairs start getting more frequent and expensive. I'll most likely start looking to replace mine sometime next year. Maybe once the next generation is released I'll snag a current generation Denali for a good price.

 

[Kevin Bebee]

We bought our 2015 last year with 92k miles and it has been a great purchase. At 98k the transmission did go out but was covered under the warranty. And I just replaced the magride shocks with a electronic delete kit and ranchos quicklift strut's. My wife loves it.

 

[ycats]

i am working a deal on a 2015 CPO Denali. but now i am nervous as most threads are about how bad 2015's are. any good stories out there to make me feel a little comfortable with this purchase?

Is this one a 2015 or 2015i? 6 or 8 spd transmission?

 

[spikeyhaired1]

Is this one a 2015 or 2015i? 6 or 8 spd transmission?

it is the 8 spd transmission

 

[jsal52]

i am working a deal on a 2015 CPO Denali. but now i am nervous as most threads are about how bad 2015's are. any good stories out there to make me feel a little comfortable with this purchase?

I have a 2015 SLT and have only had two issues. One was the Navi/dash computer module (HMI) going bad after the warranty but my dealer replaced it for $136 labor. The second was A dealer mistake during routine maintenance and they made it right. I have had no issues with the sound problems that can be common in that year.

 

[Avalanchediver]

109,000 MILES AND JUST NORMAL MAINTENANCE ISSUES....

 

[MVR 155]

2015i Denali here that I purchased new. Other than some minor warranty things (brake booster squeaking, minor noise from a front strut bumper, gps antenna and converter shudder), my truck has been great. It's very comfortable on road trips, has plenty of power and is serving us well. I have had zero issues with booming/buffeting. I did purchase a GM extended warranty for an additional 4 years and 48K miles. I typically keep my vehicles for ~6 years.

 

[spikeyhaired1]

i am assuming that I have a 2015i since i have the 8 spd tranny correct?

 

[BourbonNcigars]

One interesting data point to see would be current owners satisfaction (for any vehicle) divided into two categories:

Those who bought new
Those who bought used

People posting on an automotive forum are typically at least minor car enthusiasts who take care of their shit more than most. So if they bought new, the odds favor their cars being taken better care of then, say, the soccer mom who guns it at every green light, slams the breaks at every stop light, may or may not take it in for required maintenance, or recognize potential issues (sounds or feels) until too much damage is already done...then passes the vehicle on to the next lucky owner.