Ready to burn my '07 Yukon xl to the ground!!!!

[zrxoa1]

I had a 2001 Yukon XL that I bought new and decided to trade it in two years ago for a slightly used '07 with all the goodies and only 43k miles. But I have regretted that nearly every day since then.

It seems as if this truck is cursed. Things are always going wrong on this truck. Started out I had to have ac compressors and real lined replaced. At same time I told them the rear defroster was not working nor was the heated windshield washer fluid gizmo. They fixed the ac stuff, repaired the rear defrost but told me the washer fluid gizmo had been disconnected by previous owner due to recall.

Then I take it in for new door handles on all four doors on the interior. All the chrome was peeling. Told them rear defrost still not working. They replace door handles and do repair kit to rear defrost.

Tell them rear defrost still not working. They say they will have to replace the entire rear glass. Having tough time getting them to get it in stock and call me.

Then I notice moisture in passenger side headlight housing. Then I have to replace the fuel valve solenoid assenmbly after over filling the gas tank.

Now I have warped rotors and the auto ride height compressor started sounding horrible then just quit. I have not had time to tackle that yet.

Tonight passenger side headlight goes out and ther is three inches of wAter in the housing. So I decide to remove entire housing so I can get water out... O my gawd!!!!!! That was two hours of my life I'll never get back.

This truck is junk. Not even 60k miles and it is falling apart. I never had a single problem with my '01 in nearly ten years and over 175k miles!

On top of all that, this '07 gets HORRIBLE gas mileage...

Sorry for the rant but I just came in from fighting that darn headlight. Whoever designed that setup needs beat up!!!! The old way was sooooo much better!


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[Modded]

Sorry about that man.
These trucks do have some unnecessary issues.
All your issues are things that are normally covered under warranty.
Looks like the first owner did not keep up with these things and you ended up inheriting his/her issues.

 

[felixgun]

I actually just had my compressor go out in my Escalade as well as a coolant leak and a few other things totaling up to $2330. Thankfully my extended bumper to bumper warranty I purchased covered it. I only have 52k on the clock too... The chrome in my door handles in both my avalanche and escalade were all peeling also but there is a GM TSB out on that which is covered up to 100k miles. I also noticed one day when changing out the DRL in my escalade headlight to LED's that a cover was missing behind the headlight which could cause moisture to get in. I immediately got a replacement as I could've ended up in the same boat as you. My 2001 never had any major issues and I had that thing for YEARS. I definitely agree that the NBS vehicles are a lot better as far as things breaking but the issues you mentioned (aside from the headlight) is a common problem for all these GMT900 vehicles which is unfortunate :/ I am glad I got the warranty extended because if I didn't have it I would be severellly pissed off. Hope no other problems start happening man GL!

 

[domin8]

Wait until your dash cracks.

Yep, there is more to come. GM won't cover that either.

 

[fire730]

Wait until your dash cracks.

Yep, there is more to come. GM won't cover that either.

They might cover it but probably not. They did change mine out for free along with the front inner handles and the AC control head since the buttons were peeling. My 07 dash cracked a year ago with only 35K miles.

I just wish I could convince my wife to get rid of it and get a NBS but she like the NNBS better cause it doesnt have "truck" bumpers like mine.

As far as the burning to the ground part.....Go to a store and find the cheapest China made junk phone chargers and leave them plugged in all the time and dont park too close to your house. The lack of fuse on that circuit may solve your problem.

 

[Gzes]

Or just leave the keys in and the door open and it will dissapear and u get insurance

 

[zrxoa1]

LOL. I came in at 4 am after fighting that headlight for nearly two hours and woke my wife up and told her that was it, I wanted that truck GONE. Time to start looking for a trade.

Forgot to mention, while fighting to loosen the inner wheel well last night, I found signs the truck had been slightly wrecked and inner wheel well held by drywall screws shot into inner plastics and broken pieces under there. Just my luck...


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[sumo]

i am hesitant on buying 1st year releases of new body models. I guess i just been lucky so far with mine. 75k and it was a Fleet vehicle according to the RPO

 

[domin8]

I don't typically buy first or second year vehicles either, but knowing most of the mechanical stuff for the nnbs was a carryover from the nbs eased they tension a little. I've had my share of problems too, but I still love my truck, and probably always will. I guess it helps that I have the tools and knowledge and to fix/replace everything on my truck. Only time I go to a shop or dealer is for stuff you won't find in any non-millionaires garage, such as a tire mounting machine, wheel balancer machine, or an alignment rack.

 

[07Burb]

I've had zero issues with my 07 but it sounds yours has had some questionable previous ownership. Sorry about your issues.

 

[edgaranah1]

I have never had a problem with my 07 just regular maintenance. I have noticied moisture in my headlights but its only a small amount.

 

[zrxoa1]

I am the second owner, but it was a GM employee lease car in Michigan first. It must have been treated rough. I could see some signs of misuse but I got it for a good price and it does have just about everything on it.

And I absolutely LOVE the way when you use the remote start, it turns on heat or ac based on the temps outside. I don't have to worry about leaving the temp controls set in a certain way.

We are really spoiled having two Yukon XLs in a row, and this one has a few options even my other one didn't and it was loaded.

I will probably look for a really nice low mileage '09 or '10 and try to get out of my cursed '07 if at all possible.

To be honest, I would rather go back to the previous body style (with EASILY removable headlights lol) as I like the way they drove better, but I am spoiled by that remote start setup and I am the daily driver of the truck.


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[zrxoa1]

Oh I did forget to mention that I also had to have gas tank replaced after a piece of flat steel bar stock got tossed under me on the interstate and punctured the gas tank!





Best pic I have quickly of old faithful...

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[zrxoa1]

What do you folks think my truck is worth, if I go to trade in at a dealership?

2007 Yukon xl
Auto running boards
Tow package
Memory seats
Heated seats
Drop down DVD player
Navigation
20" aluminum OEM wheels but scuffed from prev owner curbing
New from tires
All leather seating for seven
Remote start OEM
Roof rack
Sunroof
5.3 flex fuel
59k miles


Just curious what you folks feel I could really get from a dealer. I thought of selling outright, but can't bring myself to unload this on some poor soul. Haha




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[Modded]

+/- $1500 from $25000

---------- Post added at 02:10 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:09 PM ----------

That is if you sell private. On a trade you are looking at $22000-$23000 at the most.

 

[Da90]

I had a 2001 Yukon XL that I bought new and decided to trade it in two years ago for a slightly used '07 with all the goodies and only 43k miles. But I have regretted that nearly every day since then.

It seems as if this truck is cursed. Things are always going wrong on this truck. Started out I had to have ac compressors and real lined replaced. At same time I told them the rear defroster was not working nor was the heated windshield washer fluid gizmo. They fixed the ac stuff, repaired the rear defrost but told me the washer fluid gizmo had been disconnected by previous owner due to recall.

Then I take it in for new door handles on all four doors on the interior. All the chrome was peeling. Told them rear defrost still not working. They replace door handles and do repair kit to rear defrost.

Tell them rear defrost still not working. They say they will have to replace the entire rear glass. Having tough time getting them to get it in stock and call me.

Then I notice moisture in passenger side headlight housing. Then I have to replace the fuel valve solenoid assenmbly after over filling the gas tank.

Now I have warped rotors and the auto ride height compressor started sounding horrible then just quit. I have not had time to tackle that yet.

Tonight passenger side headlight goes out and ther is three inches of wAter in the housing. So I decide to remove entire housing so I can get water out... O my gawd!!!!!! That was two hours of my life I'll never get back.

This truck is junk. Not even 60k miles and it is falling apart. I never had a single problem with my '01 in nearly ten years and over 175k miles!

On top of all that, this '07 gets HORRIBLE gas mileage...

Sorry for the rant but I just came in from fighting that darn headlight. Whoever designed that setup needs beat up!!!! The old way was sooooo much better!


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I just traded my 04 GMC 1500 2wd for a 2011 1500 2wd(basically the same truck) I'm not happy at all in the quality or gas mileage! The 2011 is a rattle trap! The 04 was so much nicer!

 

[LI99HOE]

I could swear GM built in these problems with the newer trucks to either keep you coming back for repairs, or give up and buy a new one. Damn I miss my OBS Tahoe!!

 

[Denali0229]

I noticed today there was moisture in my headlight. I hope it doesn't become an issue. Looked like condensation to me but we haven't had much rain here lately.

 

[edgaranah1]

I get moisture in my headlights when it's hot outside and I wash the Yukon but that's pretty much it so I'm not that worried about it.

 

[Gzes]

Fearsome the headlights... Clear cocking should do