2015 Yukon XL

[deerefan]

We have owned it for a little over 7 months now. I fixed the middle DVD player (flipped the ribbon) and replaced the rear gate struts. Both relatively easy jobs. We made a long tow with it this weekend, a little over 500 miles. With 2 horses, trailer and gear we were just under 6k lbs. It averaged right at 11mpg.

 

[coobie]

We have owned it for a little over 7 months now. I fixed the middle DVD player (flipped the ribbon) and replaced the rear gate struts. Both relatively easy jobs. We made a long tow with it this weekend, a little over 500 miles. With 2 horses, trailer and gear we were just under 6k lbs. It averaged right at 11mpg. View attachment 714093

Do you have the 5.3 motor of the 6.2 ??

 

[deerefan]

Do you have the 5.3 motor of the 6.2 ??

The 5.3. So far it is doing well. Looks a bit loaded down in the picture but the rear was sitting in a small dip in the concrete. It unfortunately has the 3.08 gear ratio, but doesn’t seem to hinder it too bad towing.

 

[dieselscout80]

Do you have the 5.3 motor of the 6.2 ??

Do all the GM 6.2 engines require premium gas?

 

[timswi]

Do all the GM 6.2 engines require piremium gas?

I don't believe so. Rarely used premium in my 12 Ecalade and my Previous 13 1500 Denali 6.2. I think the hotter Cadillac/Corvette 6.2's want premium.

 

[coobie]

Do all the GM 6.2 engines require premium gas?

It states in the owners manual premium gas preferred.I have the 6.2 with the 10 speed .

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[WADFL]

Do all the GM 6.2 engines require premium gas?

As mentioned above it's recommended. My 6.2 (2016 Yukon Denali) had terrible spark knock on 87 so it pulled the timing and reduced the power substantially.
With a good tank of premium, it was a rocket ship.

Two totally different driving experiences based simply on the octane of the gas in the tank.

 

[Panik]

The 5.3. So far it is doing well. Looks a bit loaded down in the picture but the rear was sitting in a small dip in the concrete. It unfortunately has the 3.08 gear ratio, but doesn’t seem to hinder it too bad towing.

Nice vehicle.... we actually were looking at similar and for similar reasons, but ended up going with a '16 Toyota Sequoia because we were offered a much better deal.

I have a '14 GMC 5.3L that I generally love. Transmission went at 98K, but that was a known and warrantied issue for the first model year. My truck has since run like a top since that issue was resolved.

I'm not saying it is a good idea, but if you fancy going down a rabbit hole check out the multitude of catch-can/Direct Injection/EGR threads over on gm-trucks. As far as I know the jury is still out, or maybe still arguing the validity of aftermarket money traps. That being said, I did add a Mann-Hummel Pro-Vent filter on mine and change the filter regularly. Lol, still couldn't tell you if I'm throwing money away on needless/unwarranted "reassurance" or not.

 

[deerefan]

Nice vehicle.... we actually were looking at similar and for similar reasons, but ended up going with a '16 Toyota Sequoia because we were offered a much better deal.

I have a '14 GMC 5.3L that I generally love. Transmission went at 98K, but that was a known and warrantied issue for the first model year. My truck has since run like a top since that issue was resolved.

I'm not saying it is a good idea, but if you fancy going down a rabbit hole check out the multitude of catch-can/Direct Injection/EGR threads over on gm-trucks. As far as I know the jury is still out, or maybe still arguing the validity of aftermarket money traps. That being said, I did add a Mann-Hummel Pro-Vent filter on mine and change the filter regularly. Lol, still couldn't tell you if I'm throwing money away on needless/unwarranted "reassurance" or not.

I am a big fan of the Tundra and Sequoia. We owned a 2013 Tundra. Great truck, plenty of room and power.

 

[Panik]

Truthfully, while I love my truck.... if I could get a Sequoia with the same tow capabilities as my GMC I would be sold. I occasionally car camp for work and fun and take the wife's Sequoia because I can fold the 2nd and 3rd rows flat and sleep spatiously with room to spare for gear.

 

[Torvy]

If you know someone with a Consumer Reports subscription, that might be your best source for information.
Thousands of inputs on all sorts of vehicles!

I have a subscription and would be happy to share any info.

The short version is avoid the Yukon. Also avoid the 2015 Sequoia, but go for a year older or newer.

 

[coobie]

I have a subscription and would be happy to share any info.

The short version is avoid the Yukon. Also avoid the 2015 Sequoia, but go for a year older or newer.

Consumers reports rag mag is far from what it used to be.Short answer I would not read it.

 

[Torvy]

Consumers reports rag mag is far from what it used to be.Short answer I would not read it.

True, but you can still sift through the data to find what is important to you. For me, it is reliability. Overall ratings are too skewed toward green info. I have yet to make a bad choice when following that advice on reliability, I just ignore the political skew. My parents had every issue saved from 1964 into the mid 80s.

 

[ROUSTABOUT]

just about bullet proof, but if there is a problem, generally cheap and easy to fix in your driveway. example: a wheel bearing can be done in an hour and costs about 100 bucks. probably less if its not your first ti

I hate unit bearings.

 

[deerefan]

I hate unit bearings.

I am mainly a GM guy, simply because parts seem to be cheaper and they are pretty easy to work on. I currently drive a 15 F150 with the 2.7eb. Been a great truck, oil changes are a bit of a chore but not bad. I also owned a 2018 Ram with the Cummins-hell of a machine. When our towing needs reduced greatly, I sold it. I refuse to ride around in a truck like that if not using it for it’s intended purpose. I have made a couple simple repairs to the Yukon, saving my family hundreds of dollars-replaced rear gate struts (15 min) and repaired the middle DVD player (flipped the 40 pin ribbon-30 minutes). I also do the basic maintenance myself. I simply don’t trust the shops to do it satisfactorily.

 

[WilliamBos]

After having a 3rd child and with needed space with 3 kids and farm/horse activities, we have decided to trade our 15 Armada for a 15 Yukon XL. It is a SLT with the 5.3. It has 85k miles. Great shape. Wife puts 8-10k miles a year on a vehicle. Last GM product we owned was a 2011 Silverado with the same motor. Can you guys provide pros and cons, especially mechanical, on the Yukon? As always, thanks in advance.

It's not the same engine, just the same displacement. The 5.3 in that Yukon is direct injected, excellent smooth runner with loads of torque.

check it over, and buy with confidence.

 

[arto98607]

Consumers reports rag mag is far from what it used to be.Short answer I would not read it.

I agree - the paper version magazine is just about useless nowadays in my opinion and no way will I renew subscription.
Been a subscriber for a long but it's really not worth opening the paper mag. anymore!

Online version is more useful but obviously loaded with the same green BS.

My 2 cents...

 

[ROUSTABOUT]

I am mainly a GM guy, simply because parts seem to be cheaper and they are pretty easy to work on. I currently drive a 15 F150 with the 2.7eb. Been a great truck, oil changes are a bit of a chore but not bad. I also owned a 2018 Ram with the Cummins-hell of a machine. When our towing needs reduced greatly, I sold it. I refuse to ride around in a truck like that if not using it for it’s intended purpose. I have made a couple simple repairs to the Yukon, saving my family hundreds of dollars-replaced rear gate struts (15 min) and repaired the middle DVD player (flipped the 40 pin ribbon-30 minutes). I also do the basic maintenance myself. I simply don’t trust the shops to do it satisfactorily.

They all have unit bearings.

 

[deerefan]

They all have unit bearings.

Agreed-I do like the ability to grease bearings. That being said, I have seen where unit bearings last longer, but you end up replacing the whole assembly at a higher cost. Kind of a wash I guess

 

[ROUSTABOUT]

Agreed-I do like the ability to grease bearings. That being said, I have seen where unit bearings last longer, but you end up replacing the whole assembly at a higher cost. Kind of a wash I guess

I've been places where it was 1000 miles to town either way. I won't go in a unit bearing ride.