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

[jeremiahhouse08]

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.

 

[The Zip]

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]

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]

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.