John Dell

You are correct here, I to have a 2002 Yukon xl with 119,000 miles, bought it new and love it. Back then there were several plants building them. Now there is only one, in Arlington TX. They are building them as fast as they can but I think most of the problem is in design. Also I think some people are more or less susceptible to low hearing tones/head pressure so some just are not bothered by it. Two things I probably should not tell you all so don't give my name. 1, The 2018 pick up is getting a complete redesign and I here it is great looking. So look for it late 2017. 2, the phone number to the head of quality control in the Arlington TX plant is 1-817-805-0906.

Sounds like too thin unsupported sheetmetal is fighting the noise cancelation system, that is a problem you will never nail down.

You are right, I have already decided not to buy it, as much as I like it and others seem to really like theirs as well with one huge exception I will not go down this road. I can see a fight with the dealer already in my future. Thanks.

Cover the glass itself, on the inside, that is what I was thinking. I have no experience because I am not going to pick mine up but I wondering if the auto lift gate plays a role?

Someone commented it was like being inside a speaker box and that the rear tailgate or window may be causing some of the problem. Has anyone covered the rear window with a towel or layered it with painters tape since it is a hard smooth surface it may be amplifying the noise and it may be part of the problem.

Hi all, new here. Just found this thread from a friend because I am set to pick up a new Yukon xl on Monday. It is a 2016 Yukon xl SLE with trailer package. It was just built around thanksgiving. Should I take it, I can back out as I put no money on it yet. Wondering if it affects all models and all options. I see tire choice does not matter. Is this still an unknown problem today. If anyone will get a bad one it will be me. What should I do?