Production Delays on New Order

[AReeves08]

I placed an order for a 2015 Denali on 4/7/15. It looks like my vehicle has two production delays: one for simply being a Denali and the other for the Q7M wheels. I don't mind waiting for the vehicle to be built, but it's no fun when there are unexpected delays. I'm kicking myself for not driving to Laura and buying off the lot...

Anyone else in the same boat? The current delays are below:

-5SA Denali may increase lead time by 4 weeks or more due to supplier restrictions- Yukon
-Q7M 22'' Aluminum Wheel may increase lead time by 2-4 weeks due to supplier restrictions - Yukon
-RX1/RXN 22'' LPO Wheels may increase lead time by 4 weeks or more due to supplier restrictions - Yukon
-SLT Package (4SA) may increase lead time by 4 weeks or more due to supplier restrictions - Yukon
-LTZ Package may increase lead time by 4 weeks or more due to supplier restrictions - Tahoe
-PCK Luxury Package may increase lead time by 4 weeks or more due to supplier restrictions - Tahoe

 

[jl449]

Wow that sucks! Can you cancel the order and drive to Laura? Or if you going to wait that long... what about just ordering the 2016. What's up with the wheels.. you figure they would stock them... I wonder if it is a shipping issue with the wheels or some kind of production issue back in china... (I'm assuming the wheels are made in China).

 

[AReeves08]

I could cancel, but I'd be out my deposit of $1,000. I thought about ordering a 2016 as 2015 order banks are now closed. The only problem there is it would guarantee I'm waiting months. The production start for 2016's is 7/20/15.

 

[12many]

AR - wow. So I or a dealer can not go order a 2015? And if I or the dealer, wants to order a Tahoe (has to be a 2016), the production of it will not even start for another 3 months, plus the time for production/shipping could be 4-5 months total (assuming no delays).

Seems like the dealer could run low on stock since they only get what is in the order pipeline for the next 4-5 months during the busy summer months.

I would stick with your order. You can always shop for a deal that may be good enough to let you lose your $1000 deposit (ouch) and then buy it and cancel at anytime (read your contract).

 

[jl449]

I could cancel, but I'd be out my deposit of $1,000. I thought about ordering a 2016 as 2015 order banks are now closed. The only problem there is it would guarantee I'm waiting months. The production start for 2016's is 7/20/15.

I don't know what the new 2016 will have in upgrades but it may be worth to order a 2016. Have you checked what new features the 2016 has compare to the 2015s? My '15 Denali has a few nuisance issues with the intellilink but nothing to take to the dealer about. Reading the other threads seems there are a few issues with 2015 and maybe 2016 may fix a lot of them.
Like Manny12 pointed out -- maybe you can find a better deal else where to compensate the 1k -- like Laura.
The dealer I ordered my '15 Denali didn't require any down payment. The order was done by one email and one phone call. 7 weeks later I was driving my Denali.

 

[techbrute]

Sorry you have to wait. I can tell you that GM is struggling to keep up with the orders. Many parts are back ordered from suppliers.

 

[boodrizzle]

I'm on my 9th week of waiting for an LTZ. Rumor is it will be here next Friday. The last rumor is it was being built on mar 26.....


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[humer101]

I placed an order for a 2015 Denali on 4/7/15. It looks like my vehicle has two production delays: one for simply being a Denali and the other for the Q7M wheels. I don't mind waiting for the vehicle to be built, but it's no fun when there are unexpected delays. I'm kicking myself for not driving to Laura and buying off the lot...

Anyone else in the same boat? The current delays are below:

-5SA Denali may increase lead time by 4 weeks or more due to supplier restrictions- Yukon
-Q7M 22'' Aluminum Wheel may increase lead time by 2-4 weeks due to supplier restrictions - Yukon
-RX1/RXN 22'' LPO Wheels may increase lead time by 4 weeks or more due to supplier restrictions - Yukon
-SLT Package (4SA) may increase lead time by 4 weeks or more due to supplier restrictions - Yukon
-LTZ Package may increase lead time by 4 weeks or more due to supplier restrictions - Tahoe
-PCK Luxury Package may increase lead time by 4 weeks or more due to supplier restrictions - Tahoe

Don't feel bad must of the 2015i Denali 8 speed transmission have to be replace, so you wait for better or you want to deal with this?
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[krzyd]

Sorry you have to wait. I can tell you that GM is struggling to keep up with the orders. Many parts are back ordered from suppliers.

This is true of other GM vehicles as well, I'm trying to purchase more vans, there are no 2015's around and 2016's aren't being built yet. WTF? It's April!

 

[AReeves08]

12Many,

Order banks closed 4/23 for 2015 and opened for 2016 on 4/16.

Check out the links below for all the good production information...

http://www.donlen.com/buildstart-trucks-gm.aspx
http://www.donlen.com/production-trucks-gm.aspx

 

[boodrizzle]

Yup. Good stuff. That's who we lease our vehicles through.


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[nemloc]

If they're building the 16s in July, you'd be lucky to take delivery before end of September. That's another 5 months best case and would depend on where your dealer is in the queue.


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[techbrute]

Don't feel bad must of the 2015i the transmission have to be replace, so you wait for better or you want to deal with this?
[emoji19]

Are you trying to say that "most" of the 2015i transmissions have to be replaced? Before I flat out say that statement is a load of horse pucky, what substantiation can you offer for it?

The GM Plant in Arlington, TX, makes 1203 of these trucks a day. That's a combination of the Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac trucks combined. I'm pretty sure that if over 600 a day of these had to have the transmissions replaced, it would probably be widely known.

So, where did you come up with your information?

I don't want to be combative, but that is an outrageous statement, and if it's true, I'd like to know about it before I pick mine up next week.

 

[Anon2015]

That is incorrect information. The 'current' information is approximately 10%.

 

[nemloc]

That is incorrect information. The 'current' information is approximately 10%.

Would love to know where you get the 10% number and also how to identify the issue in a vehicle. (Beforehand or during)


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[techbrute]

That is incorrect information. The 'current' information is approximately 10%.

Do you have an actual source for this, making it up, or did you read it on the internet so it must be true?

Seriously, people, substantiate your claims.

 

[12many]

Thanks AR !! So much helpful info available on the web and this forum.

Given those delays, I am feeling this rig with a light interior and exterior (desert living) is out of reach. Few on the lot with dune interior and no new orders arriving until Aug-Sept. Maybe something in the pipeline will show up or I will watch for a 2015i used.

My gripe is all the black interiors. Driving a black truck with black interior in the city in the desert when it is 114 out after it has sat in the sun for a bit is crazy hot.

 

[techbrute]

Thanks AR !! So much helpful info available on the web and this forum.

Given those delays, I am feeling this rig with a light interior and exterior (desert living) is out of reach. Few on the lot with dune interior and no new orders arriving until Aug-Sept. Maybe something in the pipeline will show up or I will watch for a 2015i used.

My gripe is all the black interiors. Driving a black truck with black interior in the city in the desert when it is 114 out after it has sat in the sun for a bit is crazy hot.

I'm in Texas, myself, and I'm with you. I ordered mine in White with the Shale (pretty much the same as Dune) interior.

I was in the plant a few days ago and the number of black trucks that they turn out is staggering. I have to assume that a great deal of them are livery vehicles.

 

[humer101]

Are you trying to say that "most" of the 2015i transmissions have to be replaced? Before I flat out say that statement is a load of horse pucky, what substantiation can you offer for it?

The GM Plant in Arlington, TX, makes 1203 of these trucks a day. That's a combination of the Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac trucks combined. I'm pretty sure that if over 600 a day of these had to have the transmissions replaced, it would probably be widely known.

So, where did you come up with your information?

I don't want to be combative, but that is an outrageous statement, and if it's true, I'd like to know about it before I pick mine up next week.

Few guys here have the transmissions replace already sorry my friend but ask or read the post from them.
Is crazy but is truth cross you fingers.



Is not my intention to turn you down but i just told you what the guys said must of them will keep on secret others are very friendly and told you the truth.

 

[techbrute]

So because a few people have had their transmissions replaced, your stance is that over 600 transmissions a day are having to be replaced? I don't buy it. I'm not arguing that there have been zero replaced, but I find your statement outrageous and unbelievable.

Maybe I'm just misunderstanding you, and you're not trying to use the word, "most."