Ultimate Delivered

[Reels]

After a long journey, she finally arrived.

Ordered July 1st, built October 17th. Delivered November 9th.

It has only been a few days, but this has totally exceeded my expectations. I have been driving Suburbans/Yukon XL's since mid 90's and this is certainly a step up.

I will give a more detailed review after a few weeks and road/toad trips. Start a four hour trip today.

First Impressions.
Incredibly smooth
Comfortable seats
Very clear 360 cameras, especially at night
Paint/Average GM. Not perfect
Very quiet

Initial quirks-
Sun visor can not be opened with left hand. Can't get fingers in recessed area. Silly and I will get use to it.
I keep grabbing for the column shifter. This is going to take a while to get used to this.

Seven average adults went to dinner Friday, 20 minute drive each way. Tight in the back, but all in one vehicle and generally comfortable. Back row said much smoother than the previous Yukon XL (Solid Axle) and the heat was nice in the back.

Until later....

 

[Reels]

After a long journey, she finally arrived.

Ordered July 1st, built October 17th. Delivered November 9th.

It has only been a few days, but this has totally exceeded my expectations. I have been driving Suburbans/Yukon XL's since mid 90's and this is certainly a step up.

I will give a more detailed review after a few weeks and road/toad trips. Start a four hour trip today.

First Impressions.
Incredibly smooth
Comfortable seats
Very clear 360 cameras, especially at night
Paint/Average GM. Not perfect
Very quiet

Initial quirks-
Sun visor can not be opened with left hand. Can't get fingers in recessed area. Silly and I will get use to it.
I keep grabbing for the column shifter. This is going to take a while to get used to this.

Seven average adults went to dinner Friday, 20 minute drive each way. Tight in the back, but all in one vehicle and generally comfortable. Back row said much smoother than the previous Yukon XL (Solid Axle) and the heat was nice in the back.

Until later....










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LED lights were a nice surprise

 

[Danimalx87]

Congrats! I like the lights at night too, can't quite figure out all the events that turn them or or keep them on though.
Stopped into the dealer to pick up the GMC LED Puddle lamps that were on constraint before, should have them installed later this month. I'll post pictures once it's done.

 

[ktpinnacle]

Really like that Vadar chrome. Look forward to your reports.

 

[zbad55]

Congrats, I received my Ultimate a couple of weeks ago and it's awesome. Still trying to get things setup and figure some things out. I agree still not used to shifting this thing in and out of gear, still reaching for the column shift, . Tried the Supercruise for the first time today for a short drive and it is fantastic, it will be perfect for long road trips.

 

[WalleyeMikeIII]

Congrats, I received my Ultimate a couple of weeks ago and it's awesome. Still trying to get things setup and figure some things out. I agree still not used to shifting this thing in and out of gear, still reaching for the column shift, . Tried the Supercruise for the first time today for a short drive and it is fantastic, it will be perfect for long road trips.

You will get used to the shifter...but it takes a while.
I put mine in reverse instead of Drive once, and vice versa...I think it is because both use the same pull motion...once almost hit a parked car behind me, once almost hit the front wall of the garage.
That all subsided about 3 weeks into ownership...

I like the pushbutton implemenation on my wife's CRV Hybrid better.
Switches are positioned so that you literally pull a switch backward for reverse and press a button for drive...less chance for whiffing on that.
Honestly, would have prefered a column shifter in the Yukon.
I know the trucks are getting the console shifter, but I would hate to give up space in the console for the lever...

 

[Saltydog]

Congrats! Someone in my office area just got an Ultimate and man its looks good with black chrome

 

[Reels]

Yep, I am getting a lot of compliments on the Vader Chrome.

 

[zbad55]

The best thing I like about the looks is that front end with that black grille and the vader chrome, looks just mean, and at night with the LED headlights and the fog lights on it's awesome looking,

 

[WalleyeMikeIII]

The best thing I like about the looks is that front end with that black grille and the vader chrome, looks just mean, and at night with the LED headlights and the fog lights on it's awesome looking,

That got the illuminated GMC emblem? if not, I’d suggest it, it definitely adds to the “boss” factor.

 

[OR VietVet]

Very nice looking rig. Congrats.
I remember when I bought a new vehicle and did not have to take time to "set things up". Miss 'em.

 

[Reels]

Very nice looking rig. Congrats.
I remember when I bought a new vehicle and did not have to take time to "set things up". Miss 'em.

Thank you.

I agree, I have been in the driveway for a hour, maybe two playing with settings, CarPlay, learning, and just playing… it is fun as a tech geek, but something to be said when the choices were heat on off am fm…

 

[zbad55]

That got the illuminated GMC emblem? if not, I’d suggest it, it definitely adds to the “boss” factor.

Mine didn't come with it, I may look into adding it though, I'm sure it looks great, here is my rig in black, getting the windows tinted soon to match the rest as well as the side marker. I already added the Weathertech mud flaps

 

[WalleyeMikeIII]

Mine didn't come with it, I may look into adding it though, I'm sure it looks great, here is my rig in black, getting the windows tinted soon to match the rest as well as the side marker. I already added the Weathertech mud flaps
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Love everything about the ultimate except that they force the RSE on you.

And maybe the wheels…they don’t make me go oooo straight away…but may be more impressive in person…I’ve yet to see them in person.

I’m thinking if they came up w/ Vader chrome wheels that would be bad ass.

 

[Saltydog]

Love everything about the ultimate except that they force the RSE on you.

And maybe the wheels…they don’t make me go oooo straight away…but may be more impressive in person…I’ve yet to see them in person.

I’m thinking if they came up w/ Vader chrome wheels that would be bad ass.

Some one in my work complex just got an Ultimate and I can tell you the wheels do look better in person.

 

[Reels]

Love everything about the ultimate except that they force the RSE on you.

And maybe the wheels…they don’t make me go oooo straight away…but may be more impressive in person…I’ve yet to see them in person.

I’m thinking if they came up w/ Vader chrome wheels that would be bad ass.

The wheels are better looking in person verses pictures IMHO. Full Vader wheels would be bad ass though!

 

[zbad55]

Love everything about the ultimate except that they force the RSE on you.

And maybe the wheels…they don’t make me go oooo straight away…but may be more impressive in person…I’ve yet to see them in person.

I’m thinking if they came up w/ Vader chrome wheels that would be bad ass.

Well I ordered the Lighted GMC emblem for the front after your suggestion as well as the GMC puddle lights. And I agree with you, the RSE for me is not needed and will probably never get used would have been nice to save a little money for that. As for the wheels, I am not a fan of them at all but they will only be on for the winter months. I have summer wheels and tires that I run. I have Nitto 420's as well as Raceline wheels,

 

[Danimalx87]

Be sure to post the illuminated GMC logo please! I'm not thrilled with the lights and presence sensing with the key fob. They could have done so much more to make the walk up lighting more attractive. I've actually been remote starting with the fob just to get the lights to come on for the fun of it. I'd like to know if the front GMC logo comes on as well, I assume it's tied to the auto headlamps.

having a kid and a stroller, I've changed the auto off delay to the max setting so I can see around the truck at night better, but even still it sometimes shuts off before I'm done unloading everything. One last lighting complaint, I like to run the fog lamps because I have some rolling hills where the headlamps overshoot and leave the road dark. They don't stay on, and require a button push every time. I have a routine, push engine start, push fog lamps, push to turn off auto-stop, push parking break It's exhausting

 

[Danimalx87]

Love everything about the ultimate except that they force the RSE on you.

And maybe the wheels…they don’t make me go oooo straight away…but may be more impressive in person…I’ve yet to see them in person.

I’m thinking if they came up w/ Vader chrome wheels that would be bad ass.

They do look better in person, but if you drive on any gravel or dusty roads, they're like a magnet for the dust. And it sticks to it. I might look at some anti-static detailer spray to see if that helps, but good lord there are a LOT of surfaces to clean.

 

[WalleyeMikeIII]

Be sure to post the illuminated GMC logo please! I'm not thrilled with the lights and presence sensing with the key fob. They could have done so much more to make the walk up lighting more attractive. I've actually been remote starting with the fob just to get the lights to come on for the fun of it. I'd like to know if the front GMC logo comes on as well, I assume it's tied to the auto headlamps.

having a kid and a stroller, I've changed the auto off delay to the max setting so I can see around the truck at night better, but even still it sometimes shuts off before I'm done unloading everything. One last lighting complaint, I like to run the fog lamps because I have some rolling hills where the headlamps overshoot and leave the road dark. They don't stay on, and require a button push every time. I have a routine, push engine start, push fog lamps, push to turn off auto-stop, push parking break It's exhausting

Illuminated GMC logo comes on w/ headlights