My 2015 Yukon Denali has over 400,000 miles. It's 10 years old today!

[tuffguy23]

Hi guys: Well I didn't really think I would keep it this long, But here we are. Now I gotta keep it. I guess there's hope for all of us.

 

[senatorpancake]

Have you overhauled/replaced the engine or the transmission throughout its run?

 

[Miami-Dade]

@tuffguy23
Out of curiosity were you using 87 octane fuel? I read awhile back that is what you were using at that time.

Also how often did you change the oil and was your AFM still enabled?

Just wondering. I have 180K miles so this gives me hope.

 

[ReaperHWK]

very nice. I’m guessing full synthetic every 5k miles.

 

[tuffguy23]

very nice. I’m guessing full synthetic every 5k miles.

Thanks Guys: Yes 0W-20 and filter every 5k miles. I've only ever used regular gas. 8L90 trans had a torque converter replaced about 8 years ago. I do fluid and filter on it every year. I replaced cam and lifters 5 years ago. Still running stock AFM. I do try to stay on top of all the maintenance items. So far, i don't really think I can complain.

 

[Carfan]

Amazing. So that means you'd do it again?

 

[JMH1980]

Hi guys: Well I didn't really think I would keep it this long, But here we are. Now I gotta keep it. I guess there's hope for all of us.View attachment 445492

That's awesome
My 2016 is still in diapers comparatively
It has 94,000 miles on it.
Lifters and cam replaced 18,000 miles ago.
Transmission temperature sensor harness and all fluid changes, kept up on otherwise. There is hope !!!

 

[SpyShops212]

Woah I am hoping to keep my 2018 for as long as possible. I was not the original owner. I bought my truck in 2022 with 48k. I did have the passenger lifters fail at 79k & driver side lifters that ate the camshaft at 108k. I am changing my oil every 4k now and transmission every 45k. The new Escalades are not solid rear axle 1500 frame anymore so I am going to keep this truck as long as possible. I did change my leather seat bottoms and second row seats due to baby car seat damage so my interior looks like a brand-new Escalade. The body has not a single scratch or dent neither. My Escalade was never in an accident. I am OCD with my truck and any part that gets damaged or shows age will get replaced immediately. Does anyone else feel the k2xx is the last real 1500 truck SUV?

 

[strutaeng]

I personally like the k2xx styling.

Ditto on the solid rear axle change.

@tuffguy23 I just realized you average 40,000 miles per year. That seems like a lot of driving. Do you travel a lot for work? Any tips or anything special you do to your truck? Maintenance fluids? Things like that.

 

[ReaperHWK]

Woah I am hoping to keep my 2018 for as long as possible. I was not the original owner. I bought my truck in 2022 with 48k. I did have the passenger lifters fail at 79k & driver side lifters that ate the camshaft at 108k. I am changing my oil every 4k now and transmission every 45k. The new Escalades are not solid rear axle 1500 frame anymore so I am going to keep this truck as long as possible. I did change my leather seat bottoms and second row seats due to baby car seat damage so my interior looks like a brand-new Escalade. The body has not a single scratch or dent neither. My Escalade was never in an accident. I am OCD with my truck and any part that gets damaged or shows age will get replaced immediately. Does anyone else feel the k2xx is the last real 1500 truck SUV?

Not really. What does the older model do better capability wise than the newer ones? I have a 2015 but I don’t see any advantage it has over a 2025.

Does a solid rear axle do anything better than a full IRS? You get better handling, better ride, and more interior space with the new suspension I believe. Also the new ones can tow more?

 

[tom3]

I was following a newer Esky through the mountains at speed and I really noticed the lack of body lean on the curves. My 2019 with std shocks and loaded down does lean some, but the ride suits me and I can replace shocks without getting a second mortgage.

 

[tuffguy23]

I personally like the k2xx styling.

Ditto on the solid rear axle change.

@tuffguy23 I just realized you average 40,000 miles per year. That seems like a lot of driving. Do you travel a lot for work? Any tips or anything special you do to your truck? Maintenance fluids? Things like that.

Yes, I travel for work servicing airport equipment at various locations in the midwest. I'm pretty good at doing maintenance on fluid, tires, brakes etc. i take it easy till i feel its warmed up enough. The wife thinks i drive too much though.

 

[SpyShops212]

I rented a 2022 Escalade for a week and I was not impressed. It felt like a 2500 HD truck or Expedition. It was too big and didn't have the car feel like my 2018 Escalade. I recently replaced my front and rear struts/shocks oem. I also changed my tires to Michelin Defender LTX. I noticed the new shocks/struts are made by BWI orange sticker vs the originals that had a yellow sticker non-BWI. You should rent a new 2021 and up and get back to us.

 

[SpyShops212]

I was following a newer Esky through the mountains at speed and I really noticed the lack of body lean on the curves. My 2019 with std shocks and loaded down does lean some, but the ride suits me and I can replace shocks without getting a second mortgage.

Lack of art too. Just a lazy grill and big screen. The headlights looks like the GMC/Chevy. The 2015-2020 Escalade had beautiful dash and headlights. I can definitely afford the new body but when my 2018 starts to fall off I will look for a super low mile 2020 then do the full delete as soon as I get it.