Tahoe vs Yukon pricing and predicted reliability

[Tahoe14]

I agree with others, go for the lower mileage.

 

[Tipsy McStagger]

Thanks for all of the feedback - I’m traveling for work this week and will go see the 2016 Tahoe on Saturday if it’s still available.

I’m going to do some more digging to try and get a definitive answer to the Tahoe/Yukon reliability gap - if it actually exists at all.

 

[Tipsy McStagger]

So I still haven't pulled the trigger but both vehicles are still available. Only change is the Yukon dropped by $1000 to $34k:

- 2017 Yukon SLT with 76k miles for $34k. Is in nice shape, minor accident reported (rear bumper) but other than that seemed fine when I test drove it.

- 2016 Tahoe LT with 50k miles for $37k. Is in really nice shape with no accidents reported. Heated rear captains seats and premium rims.

I'm still leaning towards the Tahoe - does the price drop on the Yukon change anyone's mind???

 

[Tahoe14]

For me, it wouldn't make up for the mileage difference.

 

[SpyShops212]

GMC is better than the Chevy. I always felt the GMC was better insulated and the metal was better.

 

[K2 Kaiju]

When I see the ratings and complaint numbers, (Tahoe low, Escalade high and Yukon in the middle) it makes me wonder if it's problems with the special features, or gadgets that are what their owners complaints are regarding, because Tahoe's are generally slightly more basic and the Escalade getting the kitchen sink, so to speak. Dunno ?

This. They are the same truck built side by side in Arlington TX with different trim levels. Escalade>Denali>Premier>SLT>LT>SLE>LS. Lots of tech in upper trims can fail causing a lower reliability score; magnaride is an example - it fails a bit quicker, and costs 3-4 times as much to replace vs standard shocks/struts. One good thing about GMC and Chevy - much of the stuff in higher trims can be bolted right on lower trims. Eskies are a bit more unique, but the mirrors are an easy bolt-on mod everyone should have...

 

[GoNoGo]

.. the mirrors are an easy bolt-on mod everyone should have...

Hmm, I'm intrigued.. can you elaborate about what my high country Tahoe-Suburban's mirrors don't feature that the new Escalade mirrors would offer me ? I like bolt-on upgrades

 

[K2 Kaiju]

Hmm, I'm intrigued.. can you elaborate about what my high country Tahoe-Suburban's mirrors don't feature that the new Escalade mirrors would offer me ? I like bolt-on upgrades

It appears you may have a T2 (2021+), but for the K2s (15-20) the esky mirrors are much larger with plug n play function. Just the visibility alone is worth the upgrade...