Would you buy your Yukon/Tahoe again?

[Richard2017]

I'm in the market for a '17 Yukon Denali. Even though I don't tow, I have two kids and there's a lot to like about the Yukon. We take at least one long road trip a year and the comfort is a strong factor. I have a preference for the 6.2 and the 8 speed so that's where the Denali comes in.

I could get comparable room in a Chevy Traverse. Not sure how the new '18's drive though.

After seeing that Consumer Reports ranked the Yukon/Tahoe 8th out of 10 with 51 out of 100 points, would you buy it again?

From their perspective it's completely unreliable, won't handle accident avoidance, etc.

Yes, the 5.3L engine rules but.....my 2017 is a harsher ride than my 2013 which was a harsher ride than my 1999. Throttle response has been progressively slower. Braking has become progressively softer. I hate the flat and hard seats in the 2017. The hideaway 3rd row in the 2017 is huge improvement. The rear wiper on the 2017 is better than previous. The hidden tow receiver is too high on the 2017. The collision avoidance vibrations are annoying. The tiny mirrors on the 2017 are a step backwards from the previous models. The "don't look at this screen" prompt is the pinnacle of stupidity. I hate the rear view mirror talking to me about On Star (I don't subscribe). The 1999 daytime light bulbs went out every so often but it was a quick fix. The 2013 and 2017 headlights are too difficult to access. The fog lamps have gotten progressively weaker and are useless on the 2017. I planned a 2021 purchase and held off due to lack of choice and availability. To buy a new one I will never just place an order again. For the 2022 I will sit in the muffugga and drive it before I buy it. I hope to stay with Tahoe but I like each one less than the one before.

 

[Ryno97]

I absolutely love my 2017 Tahoe. Would buy it again w/o hesitation.

 

[SSpinball]

I own a 17 Tahoe love it, just bought a 16 Denali, so Yes would buy again.

 

[2591tdj]

It’s amazing that this 5+ year old original post (from August 2017) is still getting replies.

 

[tom3]

We got our 2019 out of need mostly. Ready to hit the road and travel and just needed a cargo machine. Has served its purpose very well for that. But I mostly don't drive it around locally much. Booming interior on many local streets, poor visibility, too big for me to relax and drive in many cases. And constant worry about those rinky **** lifters going bad 500 miles from home. And if I was in the market today - no way I'd put up with the ordering BS, long wait times, uncertainty, and absurd pricing.

 

[THarber]

Love my 2019 Yukon 6.2. I would buy it again in a millisecond.

 

[SpyShops212]

I did buy a k2xx twice would buy again. I had a dark grey 2016 Tahoe LT 4x4 which I leased till 2020. I loved the truck but wished I went for the LTZ. I also had a 2008 Escalade that I owned since new and loved the mag ride so I found myself driving it more than the 2016 LT. I didn't like the suspension because it was not mag ride or electronic. Last January I purchased a 2018 Escalade Luxury in white with black interior with low miles and sold my 2008. I would buy a 2020 again in a couple of years with low miles and probably a platinum. I would only buy trucks from Texas or California and do a rust treatment. I don't like the current gen. of GM suvs because they are bulky due to the need to add independent rear suspension.

 

[Carfan]

Our 2020 Suburban just turned 4 years old and its a real champ. Keep getting compliments when I take it out too!

 

[mountie]

I would buy my 2005 Yukon XL again and again !! ( ....And I thought a Honda Accord was reliable ...)
178,000 miles and still perfect. ( I maintain it well )..... Always garaged....

 

[CapnBob]

Love my 2017 Tahoe Premier
84k miles
Have had many tahoes,suburbans, avalanches
Since my 1978 burb
My favorite was my Avalanches

 

[mountie]

Love my 2017 Tahoe Premier
84k miles
Have had many tahoes,suburbans, avalanches
Since my 1978 burb
My favorite was my Avalanches

You are a "newbie" in here,...... But you certainly not a newbie.....

 

[mjgirard]

Yes, I would purchase my Tahoe again and again. My 2001 Tahoe is still our trip vehicle for vacations with 130,000 miles on the clock. I love that it does 80 effortlessly and is comfortable for long Interstate trips. I also use it to tow my classic 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo to car shows, I have owned this Monte Carlo for over 50 years and it sits in my garage right next to my 23 year old Tahoe.

 

[mountie]

Yes, I would purchase my Tahoe again and again. My 2001 Tahoe is still our trip vehicle for vacations with 130,000 miles on the clock. I love that it does 80 effortlessly and is comfortable for long Interstate trips. I also use it to tow my classic 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo to car shows, I have owned this Monte Carlo for over 50 years and it sits in my garage right next to my 23 year old Tahoe.

PICTURES !!

 

[Big Mama]

^^^^This^^^^

 

[SpyShops212]

He’ll yeah. It is the last real 1500 SUV with solid rear axle. I have a 2018 with 112k now and it looks showroom. When it’s time to change it I will get a 2018-2020. 10 speed only not 6 or 8 speed.

 

[Vortex]

I already bought it twice, I had a 2017 LS but was seduced by the 2019 Challenger Widebody and traded it in. After a year or so I really missed the practicality of the Tahoe and wanted to get one before they changed the rear end so I traded the Dodge in for a new 2020 LS in Shadow Grey. No complaints, havent had any warranty work and it runs like a clock. Yeah the AFM might be an issue someday but I keep the oil changed and my fingers crossed. I plan on keeping it a very long time.

 

[B-train]

Yes, I would purchase any of the generations I have owned......I'll never buy a 2021 or newer though. I've had a 2003, 2007, 2008, 2009 (x2), and a 2017. All except one POS 2009 have been very good vehicles. I'm partial to the 2007-09 Denali with 6.2L, but have grown to really like the 2017 with a 6.2L in it as well.

I drive lots of different rental cars with my job and I can tell you there is so much JUNK being produced today that I would never pay anywhere near asking price for. My current whip is a new Equinox FWD with about 17k on it - what a turd! It's fine for bombing down a toll road, but anything more than smooth pavement seems like it's going to fall apart or the struts are gonna launch through the hood. If it was new with a warranty for 15 to 20k, maybe......not a chance at $30k.

The body on frame Tahoe/Yukon with solid rear axles are true trucks. You can use them, abuse them, and they keep kicking. Fantastic engineering IMO. Now that cost cutting has become the key mantra for fat cats looking for their dividend checks I don't think I'll ever replace mine with anything newer than 2020 unfortunately.

 

[PG01]

Yes, I would purchase any of the generations I have owned......I'll never buy a 2021 or newer though. I've had a 2003, 2007, 2008, 2009 (x2), and a 2017. All except one POS 2009 have been very good vehicles. I'm partial to the 2007-09 Denali with 6.2L, but have grown to really like the 2017 with a 6.2L in it as well.

I drive lots of different rental cars with my job and I can tell you there is so much JUNK being produced today that I would never pay anywhere near asking price for. My current whip is a new Equinox FWD with about 17k on it - what a turd! It's fine for bombing down a toll road, but anything more than smooth pavement seems like it's going to fall apart or the struts are gonna launch through the hood. If it was new with a warranty for 15 to 20k, maybe......not a chance at $30k.

The body on frame Tahoe/Yukon with solid rear axles are true trucks. You can use them, abuse them, and they keep kicking. Fantastic engineering IMO. Now that cost cutting has become the key mantra for fat cats looking for their dividend checks I don't think I'll ever replace mine with anything newer than 2020 unfortunately.

Im with ya on this brutha. My 19 is getting up there tho….and im definitely not a fan of 21+ gm’s.

 

[GMCChevy]

We've had a 99 and 2004 Yukon and now a 2017 Tahoe Premier. Didn't shop around for other SUVs when we got the Tahoe, we were going to get either that or another Yukon.
The OBS one is bad on gas and drives like the truck they are. The next Gen was a huge improvement and might be my favorite because I like the styling and they didn't have as much of the electrical stuff and other things to go wrong as the newer ones. I love the looks of the 2017 and driving it. I'm also not a fan of the newer ones.

 

[NCdude]

I don't know man the interior rattles on a $38k car are awfully annoying...maybe the 2021 and up are better interior quality? idk