Need Advice: looking at 16,17,18 Yukon Denali’s

[JML07denali]

Upgrading my wife from an Acadia. Looking at 16,17 & 18 Denali’s what are the differences as far as engine, transmissions, options etc. are concerned?

Thank in advance!


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[humer101]

Upgrading my wife from an Acadia. Looking at 16,17 & 18 Denali’s is there a year that is better than the other as far as engine, transmissions, options etc. are concerned?

Thank in advance!


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Eighteen should meet your needs.

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[Doubeleive]

get the newest you can squeeze into, less bugs

 

[GTNator]

Newer is better. Between 16 & 17, definitely stretch for the 17. But if you can stretch further to get an 18, that’s when the 10 speed transmission was introduced. Those other years have an 8 speed which is fine too but the 10 is smoother.


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[SARNCAN]

Main differences:
-Transmission went from 8-gear to 10-gear
-Some older models do not have AndroidAuto and/or Apple CarPlay
-Newer models got HDMI port for the rear entertainment system, while older was RCA connection port and SD card
-Newer model got a new amazing updated grill
-I know that newer model got an Active Grill Shutter as standard, but I think it might not be installed at the older models
-Older models might not have the large digital display in the middle of the speedometer
-Earlier models got some recalls that you might need to check, last one was in Sept 2019 for the break vacuum pump and I guess 2018 was not included since they already have fixed it
In general, you may need to check Fourms and YouTube regarding transmission thermostat delete to keep transmission fluid cooler

 

[sealandsky]

Upgrading my wife from an Acadia. Looking at 16,17 & 18 Denali’s what are the differences as far as engine, transmissions, options etc. are concerned?

Thank in advance!


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2018 with 10 speed transmission all the way. The 8 speed transmission (may) drive you crazy.

 

[JML07denali]

Thanks for the feedback. I am leaning towards an 18 with the 10speed transmission. However, does the 6 speed on the older ones have any issues? Or is it specific to 8 speed tranny only?


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[sealandsky]

Thanks for the feedback. I am leaning towards an 18 with the 10speed transmission. However, does the 6 speed on the older ones have any issues? Or is it specific to 8 speed tranny only?


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From what I've heard out there and from some personal experience with the 6 speed it doesn't have near the issues of the 8 speed (doesn't mean it's perfect). I'd encourage you to drive both.

 

[SARNCAN]

Thanks for the feedback. I am leaning towards an 18 with the 10speed transmission. However, does the 6 speed on the older ones have any issues? Or is it specific to 8 speed tranny only?


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I guess only 2015 was 6-speed trans

 

[blkZ28spt]

Thanks for the feedback. I am leaning towards an 18 with the 10speed transmission. However, does the 6 speed on the older ones have any issues? Or is it specific to 8 speed tranny only?

I think the 6 speed transmission is fine