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Looking to purchase 21 Tahoe
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Terry Hurlburt
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We bought a new 2018 Denali on a good sale in December 2017. It has the 10 speed transmission and is simply amazing. Regular driving at highway speeds, 65 to 75 mph, yield 23 to 26 mpg on a regular basis. Obviously the tranny keeps engine speed low, but the shutters in front of the radiator help aerodynamics and the engine cylinder switching helps some too. We plan to buy a 2021 or 2022 Yukon in the next year and are excited about the new irs, interior space and new technology.
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only the 6.2 liter had the 10 speed... my 2018 with the 5.3 (along with my Parents 2019 5.3 yukon) both had a 6 speed
No, it’s all new
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Not sure a 4Runner is a good comp to a Tahoe. If you want to do a better comp, you probably need to look at a Sequoia.
Do the Tahoe's and Suburban's still come with AFM? I have an 07 Suburban, which I believe is the first gen of AFM and being honest, I'll probably never buy another GM V8 SUV because of it. We've gotten plenty of use out of our Suburban but it hasn't been without pain and some serious oil consumption. I had AFM disabled at a tune shop many many miles ago. I'm assuming they have worked some of the kinks out of that feature by now, right?
Do the Tahoe's and Suburban's still come with AFM? I have an 07 Suburban, which I believe is the first gen of AFM and being honest, I'll probably never buy another GM V8 SUV because of it. We've gotten plenty of use out of our Suburban but it hasn't been without pain and some serious oil consumption. I had AFM disabled at a tune shop many many miles ago. I'm assuming they have worked some of the kinks out of that feature by now, right?
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The 2021's have Dynamic Fuel Management. Too early to tell how that is going to work out.
On the 2015-2020's [AFM] only heard of a very small sprinkling having issues but as I recall some were from neglected maintenance from pushing their oil changes beyond 5-7K miles. Some could have been from using the wrong grade oil. That is just IMHO. Some people think they know more then the engineers that make these vehicles. The 2015+ [including the 2021] all call for 0W20.
No, it's not.
All new
I have a ‘13 4runner. Aside from different bumpers and lights snd some interior changes the new ones are exactly the same. Great truck I love it. We just got the wife a ‘19 YukonXl. Granted not a smaller Yukon. they are two different vehicles. Depends on what you need and want. The 4runner is great and I don’t plan on getting rid of it
the 10L90 has been in use for a number of years, it is not new. Of course, programming, torque management is unique per application, but that's to be expected
All new
seriously, just stop
No.
All new
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I’m in Chevy sales so, FWIW, although I haven’t owned them myself long-term, I’ve had more than a test drive behind the wheel of the new Tahoes and Suburbans.
The 10-speed is the transmission you want. If you’re looking at a slightly older Tahoe, avoid the 8-speeds. Heard nothing but issues from our techs about them and it’s very obvious when a Colorado or older half ton has one as well, as they’re clunky and awful the majority of the time.
We’ve had a couple of teething issues on the new models, mainly with regards to electronics. The infotainment systems have had some issues with the screen randomly turning off if you give it a bit too much to do at once. XM radio sometimes needs some fiddling to actually connect. Wireless Apple CarPlay doesn’t work well at all and many of my coworkers have all had the same issues with their iPhones over wireless CarPlay (stutters in playback, mainly).
I can’t say that the IRS would be a deciding factor between the two for me, but the new trucks are certainly more refined and pillowy. The interior materials are nicer, the larger infotainment screen is nicer, and everything is just slightly nicer in them. No more ugly steering column shifter either!
I have only seen a select handful of trucks with the new fuel management systems have issues. If they do, a decent GM technician can tear apart your heads and get the engine back together in maybe 5 hours maximum. These are direct-injected, so that comes with its own maintenance, which you should do.
The new Tahoe/Burb has a vastly improved camera system that helps parking a lot. The new ones also have a higher hood line, higher window line, and are generally a little bit harder to park and see smaller cars out of. You get used to it, but I personally feel that the blind spots are worse because of how much taller the truck is/feels.
Good luck on your purchase! Neither is a bad truck and should last you a long time.
The 10-speed is the transmission you want. If you’re looking at a slightly older Tahoe, avoid the 8-speeds. Heard nothing but issues from our techs about them and it’s very obvious when a Colorado or older half ton has one as well, as they’re clunky and awful the majority of the time.
We’ve had a couple of teething issues on the new models, mainly with regards to electronics. The infotainment systems have had some issues with the screen randomly turning off if you give it a bit too much to do at once. XM radio sometimes needs some fiddling to actually connect. Wireless Apple CarPlay doesn’t work well at all and many of my coworkers have all had the same issues with their iPhones over wireless CarPlay (stutters in playback, mainly).
I can’t say that the IRS would be a deciding factor between the two for me, but the new trucks are certainly more refined and pillowy. The interior materials are nicer, the larger infotainment screen is nicer, and everything is just slightly nicer in them. No more ugly steering column shifter either!
I have only seen a select handful of trucks with the new fuel management systems have issues. If they do, a decent GM technician can tear apart your heads and get the engine back together in maybe 5 hours maximum. These are direct-injected, so that comes with its own maintenance, which you should do.
The new Tahoe/Burb has a vastly improved camera system that helps parking a lot. The new ones also have a higher hood line, higher window line, and are generally a little bit harder to park and see smaller cars out of. You get used to it, but I personally feel that the blind spots are worse because of how much taller the truck is/feels.
Good luck on your purchase! Neither is a bad truck and should last you a long time.
avalonandl
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Lets split the difference and call it a 9 speed...... SEMI-NEW
except it's not.
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