2015 - 2016 GMC Yukon Denali --- Good, Bad, & Ugly

jeremiahhouse08 · March 14, 2019

Hello everyone! Newbie here…was hoping to get any and all advice before I make a big purchase. I currently have a 2007 GMC Yukon Denali with about 180,000 miles on it. My job as a Medical Device Rep requires me to drive to make money so I think it’s nearing time to put the ol 2007 out to pasture. I love the Denali, so I’m considering getting a 2015 – 2017 model but want to know the issues they have presented? I know the 2015 was the 1st year of the new body style and that can sometimes comes with quirks.

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks.

Edited March 15, 2019 by jeremiahhouse08

The Zip · March 14, 2019

Be careful when asking an owner for advice, one like me will tell you my first edition truck is the best thing since sliced bread, the internet, or a microwave oven (bar is set low). But another owner may tell you his truck was the biggest POS he ever owned. I have not read as many issues with the later editions, but the problem areas were buffeting, pressure, shaking, and vibration. So read some of the earlier posts before making a 50K+ investment...

jeremiahhouse08 · March 15, 2019

Thank you! Very much appreciated.

Follow-up question:

It seem like the majority if the newer Denali's only come in RWD standard. My 2007 was AWD but I live in Alabama so snow is not an issue but we do get some heavy rains every now and then...is RWD okay or do I for sure want a 4WD/AWD for this heavy of a vehicle?

The Zip · March 15, 2019

15 hours ago, jeremiahhouse08 said:

It seem like the majority if the newer Denali's only come in RWD standard. My 2007 was AWD but I live in Alabama so snow is not an issue but we do get some heavy rains every now and then...is RWD okay or do I for sure want a 4WD/AWD for this heavy of a vehicle?

If you don't frequent soft sand/mud/snow/or ice, then a RWD with all weather tires is fine.