Test Drove 2015i Tahoe LT Z71 fresh from factory - Cabin Pressure!

[kkwbl]

I put this on another thread as well but want to make sure everyone knows that this cabin/ear pressure issue is not resolved for this brand new build just delivered yesterday from the factory. I do not have any ear issues at all so a little history.

I have been having tranny issues on my 2013 Tahoe LT that I bought as a certified vehicle last year with 24,000 miles really like it but 2 tranny issues in less than a year and I only put on 8,000 miles since had me go back to the dealer and see what they can do on a new 2015 Tahoe. Well dealer was great to work with and the new 2015i Tahoe LT Z71 just arrived from the factory today and just got done with the test drive....so brand new build for those that think this issue if fixed....it is not!

Wow did I feel the cabin/ear pressure and I only did 10 mile ride of speeds of 30-70mph. I came away with a headache and ear popping and could not wait to get back into my 2013 Tahoe....note I took the exact same route on the interstate and roads to and from dealer so it is an exact comparison. Also, I had a decibel app going while I brought my 2013 down the road to measure noise inside cabin vs the new 2015. The 2015 was only slightly higher both ranging in the low 70's. This is a fully loaded 2015i Z71 LT with Entertainment and Luxury package....looks awesome...rides great but now doubt I will get due to this issue! I am going back with my wife tomorrow to test again and if we feel the cabin pressure again we will pass and I guess stick with the 2013 Tahoe! Bummer but that cabin pressure and ear pressure was absolutely obnoxious!

 

[kkwbl]

Went with a 2013 Tahoe LTZ...they came me a great price on my trade....so I am happy. My wife did not even want to test drive the 2015 due to this issue so it was an easy decision. I will be waiting for GM to fix this and then may look at a new one down the road.

 

[humer101]

Wow looks like they really have problems and big problems, i do not have this issue and looks they fix the 4wd finally.

 

[motorwerks]

I would bet that EVERY 2015 has this issue. Some are more sensitive than others to it.

 

[humer101]

I would bet that EVERY 2015 has this issue. Some are more sensitive than others to it.

No everyone, don't think everyone must of the guys do not have that problem.
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[Goodinblack]

I would bet that EVERY 2015 has this issue. Some are more sensitive than others to it.

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[PokerMunkee]

I'd love to test drive the same truck you did. I never experienced the issue in a long term 2015i Burb and 2015 Tahoe rentals.

 

[Pockets]

I'd like to drive one with this problem also.

 

[Goodinblack]

I'd like to drive one with this problem also.

I wish you would too.

Actually since some of these people claim that ALL models have this issue..... you should be able to go to any dealer and drive a 2015z model and replicate the problem

 

[Pockets]

I'm going to my local dealer this week to try and find one that does. This is crazy to think they "all" have this problem. I've had 15-20 different people in mine between family and friends and have never had one complaint about this issue.

 

[humer101]

My family and me never experienced this issue.
A least one problem less.
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[imnohero]

I want to drive one with the issue as well. I'm waited on my 15i Denali XL and have been in 4 different rental Yukons, Tahoes and Suburbans for four months now without an issue with any of them. I'm hoping my new one will be ok.

 

[krzyd]

I've noticed the pressure change in my Sierra and in the Yukon when the rear windows are rolled down and radio volume is at least 1/2 way up. I can "fix it" by turning the radio off/on, an least in the truck, I haven't tried this in the Yukon. I definitely think it's related to the noise cancelling as someone else has pointed out. For me, this has not been a problem, but I can see where some people would flip out, GM should really do something about it.

 

[blackout07]

. This is crazy to think they "all" have this problem. I've had 15-20 different people in mine between family and friends and have never had one complaint about this issue.

Same here. I test drove several before buying and never noticed the issue. I also ask people that I know that have the new suvs if they've detected it and so far I've not found anyone.

 

[Jake01]

Same here. I test drove several before buying and never noticed the issue. I also ask people that I know that have the new suvs if they've detected it and so far I've not found anyone.

Same here. My 2015i LT Tahoe is awesome. Only issue I had was my Onstar antenna leaking when I first got it. No pressure or other issues.

 

[kkwbl]

Hi Guys,
I was not implying that they all have this issue.....as I don't know how anyone would know this. All I can say is there is a definite difference on the internal cabin pressure on the ears on the 2015i Z71 I test drove vs. my old 2013 LT and my "new" 2013 LTZ.

The dealer admitted that because these trucks are sealed so well now to prevent ground noise from coming into the cabin that this "change" impacts people in different ways. It did not work for us....so we will be waiting for a change to the design or we will just stick with what we have. I really like everything about these new Tahoes but the cabin pressure in the one we test drove. I say congrats to those that the new 2015 Tahoes are working for them!

 

[Jake01]

Hi Guys,
I was not implying that they all have this issue.....as I don't know how anyone would know this. All I can say is there is a definite difference on the internal cabin pressure on the ears on the 2015i Z71 I test drove vs. my old 2013 LT and my "new" 2013 LTZ.

The dealer admitted that because these trucks are sealed so well now to prevent ground noise from coming into the cabin that this "change" impacts people in different ways. It did not work for us....so we will be waiting for a change to the design or we will just stick with what we have. I really like everything about these new Tahoes but the cabin pressure in the one we test drove. I say congrats to those that the new 2015 Tahoes are working for them!

I don't doubt the issues you had either. It really sucks when you have an issue that ruins the experience. i'm sorry for anyone that has problems. It's really just luck of the draw if you get a good one or not it seems.

 

[Rush]

I tested a 2015 Escalade back in September, before I opted for the Denali.... It definitely had the issue--I specifically remember asking the dealer if the ANC could be disabled, as I assumed this was the issue.

And NO, my 2015i Denali has no semblance of the cabin pressure issue whatsoever--I would not have bought it! Just gotta do your due diligence/hope/pray for a good one.

 

[acainindy]

My cabin pressure issue all went away after they replaced the front and rear ring and pinion. I got new tires, wheels, shocks out of the process.

 

[topgun]

I've driven three different XL Denali 4WD ones. Two of them had the problem really bad but one was worse than the others. The worst one had several hundred miles on it & had been transferred in from another dealer. The third one was OK.

I really wish they would get this issue resolved & hope the 2016 I have on order doesn't have the issue!