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About 9,000 miles on mine. My brakes have squeaked almost since day one. Had them checked at first oil change. Dealer said no problems. Said brakes they use now build up a slight surface rust very quickly when exposed to moisture. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Had a 2015 Suburban that had a mysterious whistling. Checked mirrors, roof rack, door trim. No luck. Ended up being the gap between the hood and the grill. Dealer put a black foam strip across the top of the grill area just behind the spot where the front edge of the hood would lie, and never heard another whistle. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yes, everything is covered under the 36,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty. I was referring to the power train warranty. I'm assuming that, with my luck, this problem wouldn't pop up in the first 36,000 miles. And I don't think we need to be careful commenting on that which GMC explicitly states on their website under "Pro Grade Protection". "Exclusions: Excluded from the powertrain coverage are sensors, wiring, connectors, engine radiator, coolant hoses, coolant, and heater core. Coverage on the engine cooling system begins at the inlet to the water pump and ends with the thermostat housing and/or outlet that attaches to the return hose. Also excluded is the starter motor, entire pressurized fuel system (in-tank fuel pump, pressure lines, fuel rail(s), regulator, injectors, and return line) as well as the Engine/Powertrain Control Module and/or module programming."

From GMC website: Also excluded is the starter motor, entire pressurized fuel system (in-tank fuel pump, pressure lines, fuel rail(s), regulator, injectors, and return line) as well as the Engine/Powertrain Control Module and/or module programming.

Thanks for following up. I was all set to get diesel, and then, unfortunately I kept doing more research. I started seeing a common theme of $8000 fuel injector jobs. When I looked up GM's warranty, it said they specifically exclude fuel injectors and other related items from coverage. So after much more agonizing, I've now decided to go with gas. I know I'll be the one in the right lane watching the diesels blow by, but at least I know exactly what I'm dealing with on the 350 days a year I'm not towing. Plus, while my daily commute is 23 miles right now, there is the potential for that to get much shorter in the future, and from what I've read, the diesel won't like that. Thanks again to everyone who has offered me advice.

That's kind of what I'm banking on. Hopefully GM is building these engines knowing that most of us are weekend warriors. I want a vehicle that will get me from Cincinnati to Yellowstone without trouble, but I also want a vehicle that will get my daughter to preschool 10 minutes down the road every morning. I hope this is it. I plan on making my purchase in the next week or two. I'll post my first impressions after that.

gmckenzie, Thanks for following up. I agonized over the decision, but I've decided to go with diesel. The couple people I know with diesel, swear to me that I won't be dissapointed. And I am taking GMC at their word that I'll get gas-like engine start up all the way down to -20F. I loved the fact that I averaged 20mpg on the highway during my test drive, if for no other reason than, that's a couple less times I'll need to stop for fill ups when on vacation and pulling a 32 foot trailer. I also really like the idea of an exhaust brake. I hope it's not the wrong decision, but if it is, I'm told diesel trucks really hold their value. Hopefully, worst case, I can swap it with a gas truck down the road, without too much of a loss. As far as payload, the 3/4 ton will have plenty for my needs. So, Denali here I come....

Thank you everyone. To answer a couple questions: It's a Jayco Jayflight 27BHS. It's a little under 32' long, and the one on the lot we looked at had s dry weight of 6600lbs. We added few options to it. My understanding is that dry weight includes a full load of propane and generator fuel when applicable. I'm not at my vehicle at the moment, but the gvwr should be about 7500lbs. Curb weight is listed as 5800, I believe, but again I maxed out the options on it, so I assume around 6000lbs. My understanding is that curb weight includes a 150lb driver and a full tank of gas. So to sum it all up, we knew we would be pushing the limits of the gvwr, gcwr, and rear axle limits. We figured we'd pack very carefully, and hit the scales before leaving, but the more I think about, I think we'll be much better off with a truck that can handle anything we throw at it, without agonizing over every pound. Thanks for the advice. If any one has an opinion on gas vs diesel, I'm all ears. I know nothing about diesel, so will hit some dealers for some test drives soon. And if anyone is in the Cincinnati area, and could recommend a good place to get weighed, that would be awesome too. Thanks!

Thanks for the fast response. I didn't go into the GVWR, but that is a concern of mine as well. On a 4wd Suburban it should be 7500lbs. Curb weight is about 6000lb, so a 800-900lb tongue weight + family of 4 + cargo eats that GVWR up pretty quick. Guess I'm leaning towards a new truck (and dooming myself to forever parking outside of the garage) unless somebody talks me out of it.

Hello all, Just wanted to see if anyone has any experience towing with a 2015 Suburban, or can offer me some advice. We just bought a Jayflight travel trailer that will have a dry weight of around 6700lbs. My Suburban has the max trailer package, so I'm supposed to be good up to 8000lbs. I've never towed anything beyond a wood splitter before, so I'm kind of freaking out about the what ifs. I'm getting the Equalizer 4 point sway control WDH, and I know to be conscientious about adding weight, so I'm sure I'll be fine on local state park trips (Ohio). However, I see more ambitious trips in our future. (Florida first, out west eventually). I'm wondering if I should bite the bullet, and get a truck? I hate to take a big hit on the Suburban and start over with another car payment, but I want to be confident that my vehicle can handle any situation I find myself in, when I have 7000+lbs attached to me. I see 3 possible scenarios: 1 - keep the Suburban. Keep it well maintained. Drive slowly. Maybe switch to LT tires instead of the stock P tires? (Hold breath and cross fingers when crossing over continental divide) 2- get 1500 truck w/6.2L engine. Am I getting enough truck to really make a difference, or is this a slight improvement, for a lot of money? 3- get a 2500 truck. gas or diesel? Is this overkill for that 1 cross country trip per year, or well worth the piece of mind knowing you can tackle anything you come across? I appreciate any and all feedback. Thanks!