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Local dealer is offering me a killer deal on a left over new '18 Sierra 1500 Denali with the ultimate package.  Truck stickers for $64670, and discount including rebates is just over $50k.  He is also offering me $1500 more on my trade than any other dealer in the area, so with my equity and taxes included, I can be OTD for around $45k.  My questions are has the Sierra/Chevy shake been fixed with the '18's?  Any reason to purchase the '19 instead even though the discounts are minimal?  Any other reason to not purchase an '18?  Thanks for any insight you all can give. 

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Some shake. Some don’t. Take it on a long drive and see how it does.  Hold speeds above 75 in different increments to see. 

 

If its it’s what you want and doesn’t shake go for it. 

TyGriff13 Enthusiast

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Go for it, sounds like a good deal and now is the time to buy an 18, killer deals! My 18 doesn't shake at all but again what squeak said some shake and some don't. Worst case you will have a warranty. 

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Thats a great deal, I would go for it. The shake is 98% of the time tires. Michelin Defenders and no shake. The 2019 is nothing worth waiting for. I have never been so unimpressed with a new model...ever! Denali Ultimate and it works on both sides for you is a win. 

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Deal sounds good to me. 

 

I just bought a 18 Denali this week myself.  Loving it so far!

 

What is this “shake” you guys are talking about?

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I agree with the others, buy it. Great deal, factory warranty and you’re at the end of the model year so many owners have had the chance to test the platform and identify problems over the last 5 years. You’re at an advantage since now you know exactly what to look for to make sure you didn’t get a lemon.

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Deal sounds good to me. 
 
I just bought a 18 Denali this week myself.  Loving it so far!
 
What is this “shake” you guys are talking about?

Some owners have had abnormal vibrations at or above highway speeds. Usually 75mph or above and the truck feels like it’s the space shuttle during reentry.

There are various theories why the shake is there. Many owners replace their driveshaft, axles, tires, etc... chasing the problem. If you just got the vehicle and there are no modifications, now would be the time to bring it up to speed on a known flat stretch of highway and see if yours is a shaker.

If it’s not, great! If it ever becomes a shaker in the future then you know it’s likely related to an aftermarket part you installed (unbalanced tires, etc...) or perhaps some suspension parts that loosened up and just need retightening, rather than inherent to the vehicle.
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4 hours ago, paulny said:

Local dealer is offering me a killer deal on a left over new '18 Sierra 1500 Denali with the ultimate package.  Truck stickers for $64670, and discount including rebates is just over $50k.  He is also offering me $1500 more on my trade than any other dealer in the area, so with my equity and taxes included, I can be OTD for around $45k.  My questions are has the Sierra/Chevy shake been fixed with the '18's?  Any reason to purchase the '19 instead even though the discounts are minimal?  Any other reason to not purchase an '18?  Thanks for any insight you all can give. 

The 8speed transmission isn’t the greatest. My ‘18 shifts hard when cold but so did the ‘19 I test drove. 

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I just purchased an ‘18 Denali Ultimate a few weeks ago. Wonderful truck and the 6.2L is a joy. I was thinking about getting a GMC and then saw the 19’s - didn’t care for the new style so ran out to pick up an ‘18 before they were gone. Love mine.451cf15e7223537c547c5fdd8be41fef.jpg

 

 

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4 hours ago, TyGriff13 said:

Go for it, sounds like a good deal and now is the time to buy an 18, killer deals! My 18 doesn't shake at all but again what squeak said some shake and some don't. Worst case you will have a warranty. 

 

A truck with a warranty that shakes is a truck that shakes.

TyGriff13 Enthusiast

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A truck with a warranty that shakes is a truck that shakes.


Well I’ve had 7 GM products, currently own 2 and I’ve owned 1 Mopar and the Mopar is the only one to ever shake so I don’t worry about it much when buying a vehicle.

Being afraid of your truck shaking before you buy it is like worrying about knocking your girlfriend up before doing the deed.


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B R A D Enthusiast

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Deal sounds good to me. 
 
I just bought a 18 Denali this week myself.  Loving it so far!
 
What is this “shake” you guys are talking about?
My 2016 premium plus slt had "the shake", it was something with the torque converter. The steering wheel shook horribly and you could watch your rpms bounce as it was doing it. I got tired of the repeated trips to a less than helpful dealer and traded it for a 2018 premium plus slt. So far so good. My only problem right now is I want to lift my truck a bit and don't want to run into warranty issues so I'm trying to make sure this truck hasn't got it before I do. The 4.5" lifts look like they were made for these trucks. I thought the 2019s are ugly as sin, hard to tell who they tried copying the most but the bed is awesome.. so much more room than before.

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19 hours ago, paulny said:

Local dealer is offering me a killer deal on a left over new '18 Sierra 1500 Denali with the ultimate package.  Truck stickers for $64670, and discount including rebates is just over $50k.  He is also offering me $1500 more on my trade than any other dealer in the area, so with my equity and taxes included, I can be OTD for around $45k.  My questions are has the Sierra/Chevy shake been fixed with the '18's?  Any reason to purchase the '19 instead even though the discounts are minimal?  Any other reason to not purchase an '18?  Thanks for any insight you all can give. 

That's not a killer deal at all.  Depending on what state you live, I found a dealer selling new Denali Ultimates for 46k.  Another at the high 48k range regardless of where you live. 

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