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Been looking for a few days and haven't seen anything on this so i thought i would ask. Anyone seen the Denali front struts leak? I just bought a 2015 and while checking into adding a leveling kit i noticed it sets lower than it should in the front and then i found oil on the bottom of the strut. It is about 2" more than normal low and rides pretty rough. I am looking to get 2 new ones right away but wanted to make sure nothing else was going on 1st. Also seems funny there are no warnings going off either. Thanks

newdude Senior Enthusiast

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How many miles and is it GM Certified? I wouldn't put a dime at it and I would take it back and have the dealer look at it. Is it a seep (lightl glazed look to it) or leak (wet fluid that is visible/dripping)?

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Bigrich Enthusiast

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You have to go back with the magneride struts & shocks as they are tied into the electronic suspension system. My 2015 Denali has one leaking, im lucky i work at a collision center as my cost for the 2 front will be $725.00. Wonder if this will help with the vibration im getting between 40 & 50 mph?

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On ‎11‎/‎8‎/‎2016 at 10:10 PM, mad999 said:

Been looking for a few days and haven't seen anything on this so i thought i would ask. Anyone seen the Denali front struts leak? I just bought a 2015 and while checking into adding a leveling kit i noticed it sets lower than it should in the front and then i found oil on the bottom of the strut. It is about 2" more than normal low and rides pretty rough. I am looking to get 2 new ones right away but wanted to make sure nothing else was going on 1st. Also seems funny there are no warnings going off either. Thanks

Your units may be leaking - my 2015 with about 30k are OK so far, but mainly highway miles. But, would leaking struts affect ride height, which I would think is handled by the springs?

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MT Groove Enthusiast

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Just noticed my Front Magnaride Struts are leaking.  It has been riding gradually rougher.  What is the part number for these struts?  I can't seem to find them anywhere.  Is there any re-programming necessary and needs to be installed at a dealer, or would a good suspension shop can install these?

camcamaro1991 Enthusiast

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OP, get it replaced and move on you'll be happy.

 

Manga-ride is best damn riding GM factory suspension I have rode in given the cost, smooth as glass, loads improved over my 2013 Denali, same tire, same wheel size 20's on LTX Defenders. My brother now owns my 2013 Denali, so its as apples to apples as it gets, tires where installed the same day, MRC delivers a better experience, connected and better controlled.   I bet I get better life from my MRC with 20's vs the 22's guys, already went through all that BS with the boss's MRC caddie with 22"s

 

Even have Maga-ride on my CTSV its a bit more firm but the suspension is wonderful all around esp... with sport/touring modes. As a former Mercedes Benz tech, if you think Magna-ride shocks are expensive you have no idea what Europeans charge for similar shocks, Magna-ride is substantially less expensive, all the guys here complaining about big money $$$ shocks, get a grip on reality,  shop around heck even the air ride shocks cost more. For all GM Rancho shocks guys that rave about them, its about the worst riding truck I have ever been in, sloppy and loose.

 

MRC adds benefits when rolling, will firm up the outside to act like a sway bar, standard shock can't do that!

 

Some good info... http://www.bwigroup.com/product/magneride-controlled-suspension-system/

 

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James Triplett1334 New Member

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I have a 2015 Yukon Denali with a leaking front strut, when I hit a bump I hear something as if it’s rubbing not popping coming from the left side. Everything checks out good as far as no sign of failed ball joints or loose linkages. Could that be the strut I’m feeling and hearing?

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