I just picked a 18XL Denali with 209k miles for 14 grand runs great ! Still pulling strong only issue is some non working power running boards but hey it’s a lot of vehicle for the kinda $ The adaptive cruise control is so nice definitely gonna enjoy that
@mattb21794 жыл бұрын
Your previous videos on your Denali swayed me to buy an XL Denali also. I picked up a a low mileage 2016 few months ago and have been loving it so far. I do have the same issues you do almost exactly but I can live with them. I just need that Corsa exhaust now!
@cwsosby3 жыл бұрын
I have a 2015 Yukon Denali and went with Corsa exhaust. Well, its mamas vehicle but who’s counting. I have re secured all of the appliques due to serious noise @ highway speeds and the lane departure seat actuator due to a broken wire. Dealer flushed and put in (special?) fluid in an attempt to smooth out the transmission, which did help tremendously. Other than that not a lot of issues over the past 3 years of ownership. Pros: sound, power (this thing will pull serious weight with no issues), and the fuel mileage is not really all that bad. Cons: Navigation is worthless and the 8 speed transmission is seriously flawed in regards to shifting smoothly. Did I mention how good it sounds!!! About 80K miles on it @ this point and I am still happy with our purchase. Again, the Corsa cat-back is a must!!!
@MistaGooch4 жыл бұрын
Just purchased a 2017 Yukon Denali and traded in my 2007 Yukon Denali with a flowmaster exhaust. Loving it so far. Will definitely be looking into the Corsa exhaust this time around. Great video!
@edsweeney77563 жыл бұрын
I have the same truck and have been back to the dealership 3 times for the AC whine. DRIVES ME CRAZY. I searched the internet and could never find another mention of the problem until i found your video. The dealership has replaced two compressors chasing the issue with no fix.
@user-lb9pp1py7n2 ай бұрын
Did they ever fix the issue
@edsweeney77562 ай бұрын
@@user-lb9pp1py7n No, Dealership replaced compressor and it still has the same issue. I found another video on KZfaq that showed a fix. I went to Home Depot and got a block of putty and packed it around the feed lines and receiver dryer where they enter the firewall on the passangers side. Seems that the whine is resonating inside the pipes and is carried into the coil in the dashboard. Sounds crazy but it is FIXED
@jameskang23804 жыл бұрын
For me, I think that the Yukon has better looks but the Ford/Lincoln has better interior. However, the new Yukon line up fixes all of those problems from the late models.
@donknicker81104 жыл бұрын
Obviously the 6.2 with aftermarket exhaust is going to sound way better than the EcoBoost
@HammerdownMotorsportsUSA4 жыл бұрын
Don Knicker yup an eco boost with an exhaust sounds like a turd
@ericsandhu62534 жыл бұрын
Agree I love raptors but I hear them and they sound like a juice blender
@paulsalmon47714 жыл бұрын
A tricycle with a squeaky wheel sounds better than a eco boost
@brianhoward4384 жыл бұрын
I own a a 2019 Yukon Denali and love it.I put the corsa Exhaust on it at 2,000 miles and removed it at 2,300 miles.Love the sound of the exhaust but drone was terrible.Not sure if the new 10 speed has anything to do with it but I put the stock exhaust back on.Now I have a corsa Exhaust for sale.I do like ford vehicles but I have had 2 3.5 ecoboost engines and lots of very major problems with them.Love the 6.2 engine.
@HammerdownMotorsportsUSA4 жыл бұрын
Brian Howard yeah mine is 8 speed and has no drone
@portzelkiportzelki32864 жыл бұрын
Great video and I'd prefer your Denali any day to a Ford. :)
@Cleaning_Hero4 жыл бұрын
Have you seen the new design? IMO it beats all competitors. However, for this generation, I would choose the GMC for driving experience. The third row in the expedition is much roomier so as far as usability, the Expedition wins in that area. The 2021 Yukon though received a major redesign which added a much roomier third row (comparable to the Expedition), better ride quality (they added independent rear suspension with an air bag suspension AND the magnetic dampers). So the ride in the new model should be supreme compared to all other vehicles in all classes. Also, they added a diesel option which should push MPGs to 27-30mpg which is amazing for full size suvs, historically known for their 12mpg. Even if you get the big V8, they have new cylinder deactivation which allows the engine to shutoff between 1 and 7 cylinders which should push the mpg up a bit. The out going design could only shut off 4, and I mean 4 as a set, not 1 up to 4 cyls. So the new design wins against all competitors. Even the base model is very upscale. I’d go for the new AT4 off road version though. Has air lift suspension like the Rovers and Grand Cherokee’s do.
@carlitot5388 Жыл бұрын
I’m trading my Audi Q5 for a Yukon Denali 💪🏽💯! My favorite truck hands down!
@kingofhollywood47064 жыл бұрын
I own a 2019 Yukon. My wife and I passed a late model Expedition just yesterday and had the Better Looks conversation. Yeah the Yukon looks better hands down, of course that's a subjective opinion, but it's ours.
@paulsalmon47714 жыл бұрын
Don't apologize about being subjective .FACT'S are FACT'S...
@DP-eo5xd2 жыл бұрын
Denali is a luxury trim. Expedition even platinum trim, eh doesn’t scream luxury but it’s nice for sure.
@trentopinto54 жыл бұрын
I rented a 2020 Yukon SLT and I was impressed with the touchscreen. I loved that SUV, it makes me want to buy one.
@Twinyo1007 ай бұрын
Looking into getting one myself that's what brings me here
@hartney059 ай бұрын
I just Bought a 2018 Yukon Denali. Love it! I got the shorty because i am in and out of sales calls etc... I love the features! I do wish it had adaptive cruise in mine. I like it a whole lot more than the Expedition! I also like it a lot more than the Tahoe. (the first thing I think about when looking at the Tahoe is a Police cruiser Vehicle.)
@paulsalmon47714 жыл бұрын
How dare you park the YUKON next to ford so disrespectful
@HammerdownMotorsportsUSA4 жыл бұрын
lol Flexing on the Ford
@trentmiller47894 жыл бұрын
Paul Salmon I agree fords suck
@zidteachesitall3 жыл бұрын
@@trentmiller4789 seriously bruh Ford is on top one company for overall
@dustypopovich3279 Жыл бұрын
😂
@marrbaby1 Жыл бұрын
Lol
@KristenGraham3 жыл бұрын
you should sell that Denali....because I'm in the market for one and love how yours looks!
@HammerdownMotorsportsUSA3 жыл бұрын
thanks its a nice big family vehicle
@KristenGraham3 жыл бұрын
@@HammerdownMotorsportsUSA went out car shopping today and am between the denali and the escalade. whichever we do, it will be in white and then black accents! (stormtrooper-ish)
@mechelijah63313 жыл бұрын
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@soniccash1up3 жыл бұрын
"I'm never gonna grow up" me all the way, gr8t vid
@Tonyfernandez-iv3ul4 ай бұрын
GMC ❤ super comfortable
@pra3t0rian3 жыл бұрын
Yukon XL all the way!
@kevinf72014 жыл бұрын
I have a 2015.5 Yukon Denali. Bought with 39k 2 yrs ago and put another 40k (almost 80k miles now) Leaking Oil pan and cooler lines done at 45k. Front struts at 60k. DVD screen ribbon at 60k. Otherwise just regular severe duty maintenance. Biggest complaint is active fuel management shudder, 8spd trans clunking (rear diff amsoil fluid change helped), and a rear end whine from 60-70 mph. Dealer can’t remedy these and it’s still under drivetrain warranty. Rear shocks are seeping a bit and will need a refresh soon. I do 4K oil changes, seafoam intake hot soaks, and got a Range Technologies plug-in AFM disabler.
@adf2864 жыл бұрын
Damn that kinda sounds like a pain
@TC-hs5wy Жыл бұрын
Cant you get a 6 speed auto? Thats the one id be sticking with. Don’t need the denali or that tow motor.
@richarddelaney1987 Жыл бұрын
I agree with everything you have pointed out. Useless wireless charging station is the worst.
@colehorton80924 жыл бұрын
Talking about the sharp edges on the rear doors, we had a suburban get hit by lightning and had a tahoe rental. Our son smacked his head on it almost every time he got out!
@MartyMotoring4 жыл бұрын
Great V8 family hauler
@andrewm09604 жыл бұрын
Hi I liked ur video I just bough me the 2019 Denali I like everything about it but I still wanted to see the good and bad and this answered all my questions thanks bud 💪🏽
@HammerdownMotorsportsUSA4 жыл бұрын
Edgar Mendoza awesome thanks for watching
@imyourhuckleberry88882 жыл бұрын
My mom wants one fully blacked out. Right now we have a 2008 Chevrolet Surburban, And she wants a 2020 Chevrolet Surburban or a Yukon Xl denali both blacked out.
@reubenswarey23643 жыл бұрын
yeah I've got a 2015 full size Denali I love it but amazes me is the gas mileage on interstate I get up at 22 miles per gallon wouldn't trade it for nothing and by the way the Ford has never had the look of the GMC Denali
@ItsMiahTyme11 ай бұрын
I keep coming back to this just to wish my beard looked like his 😂😂
@SinisterBimmerLexus3 жыл бұрын
Id Definitely choose the GMC over the Ford!
@tautau55042 жыл бұрын
Yukon looks so much better than the expedition
@emilyelorza97084 жыл бұрын
I like the way it looks
@Twinyo1007 ай бұрын
Love that tunnel thunder
@dennishassler60510 ай бұрын
I like the GMC and Suburban, because my "01 Sub urban has 320,000 miles on it and the engine is tight and doesn't use a drop of oil. Nevertheless, GM has those lifter problems and AFM systems problems that they just do not solve - reliability is key, so GM just isn't providing proper support. They need to eliminate all these AFM systems, because they have too many problems.
@AnthonyCacioppo3 жыл бұрын
Is it just me or does he sound exactly like Dan Bilzerian? lol Great video & great review! I am in the market, and this was very helpful - Thank you!
@copycat.videos2 жыл бұрын
The Yukon trucks are having serious engine problems. My truck is currently at the dealership waiting to get lifter or a engine replacement. And I barely drive the thing.
@toddhutchins60553 жыл бұрын
To fix the charging problem, you need to get the GEN ll charging module. Part #19421449 at your gm dealership. 10 min swap.
@HammerdownMotorsportsUSA3 жыл бұрын
Is that the cause of the whine?
@toddhutchins60553 жыл бұрын
Different problem I think, I haven’t heard it in mine.
@toddhutchins60553 жыл бұрын
That exhaust sounds amazing btw, the wife rolls her eyes as I make a new purchase..
@runany1 Жыл бұрын
Todd that makes it so phone charger fits the larger iPhone? New Pro Max?
@loon3yx9043 жыл бұрын
2 years and almost 13k miles??? Aw man.... NEXT!!! GOOD VIDEO!! Is that a 3 inch exhaust pipe?
@Cain17_baseball4 жыл бұрын
True about the doors with the Durango lol I got a suburban and there less risk of injury for my 4 year old.
@dougcoleburn15793 жыл бұрын
My 2016 XL Denali. 90,000 miles. Transmission problems clunk clunk, has a drivetrain vibration at 80mph which is annoying. Radiator blew out. My dash will go totally black and then after awhile come back on. The magnetic ride suspension all had to be replaced. Steering wheel pops when turning.
@ismaeljrmorales361311 ай бұрын
Were regular Maintenances up to date?
@dougcoleburn157911 ай бұрын
@@ismaeljrmorales3613 yes truck was kept perfect. Just junk fro GMC
@slalomking4 ай бұрын
@@dougcoleburn1579seems magnaride only last about 80k
@JackChit-pv3djАй бұрын
Thats gm for ya.
@305_zb6 Жыл бұрын
The hummer walked so SUVS like these could run
@1911loaded3 жыл бұрын
I opted for the 5.3l version of this in the premium edition. No magnetic ride control which I did no want no power running board 20+ mpg and good old fashion struts and shocks. 22 " chrome wheels. It the poor man version of the denali. I love my escalade with the 6.2 and all the fancy shit it has. But for me a daily drive I'm really enjoying the yukon xl with premium smooth ride package. Reminds me of pops old Town car shell float down the highway, yet with the v4 disable installed the 5.3 will shit and get 😁. It has all the same stuff inside ad the denali and cost a shit ton less. But I will say the 6.2 motor is a beast, plus I can run shit gas in the 5.3 vs premium fuel in the 6.2. Then again who am I kidding who cares about fuel milage if you can't afford the gas you can't afford the truck 🤔
@MoneyShot_CM2 жыл бұрын
Thanks dor the review sir, very helpful
@chrisperez43133 жыл бұрын
Agreed I don’t have the xl and every time my 2 and 4 yr old get in the back I put my hand over the rear door that thing is dangerous af perfect head height for them rn. Btw I have corsa too 🥰
@midnight-1nycha1634 жыл бұрын
U Got GoOod Innergy😎
@paulm64813 жыл бұрын
Great video. GMC Denali is my favorite big SUV. Great engine and I don't like all the gimmicks in a Escalade. And more exclusive than a Tahoe. Expedition six cylinder not appropriate for this class. I agree this looks great and the roar of that engine. Did you get the AC noise fixed?
@HammerdownMotorsportsUSA3 жыл бұрын
Yeah we didn’t find a fix for the A/C the dealer said it’s a flaw and we basically have to live with it I wasn’t too impressed but don’t have endless hours to spend at the dealer
@CarStartUps Жыл бұрын
@@HammerdownMotorsportsUSA hi and great vid!, This video helps bc I'm maybe gonna get a yukon xl slt but this video does help.
@darrylthornton18634 жыл бұрын
You have to upgrade the wireless charging pad for about 100 bucks to be compatible with newer phones
@vinnyknight0123ify Жыл бұрын
It’s truly mind blowing that Scotty chose the Performance trim on the Escalade to compare it to a base model Sienna. Yes all the Escalade trims are the same size but why the hell compare the price to one the most expensive vehicles Cadillac makes? The base model Escalade starts at 80k and the V trim sits at $150k. Who thought this was the appropriate model to compare it to???
@slalomking4 ай бұрын
Scotty who !
@CoCo-Philly3 жыл бұрын
I totaled my 17 cam ss last July and I've been driving a 12 pilot i bought for my daughter. I recently looked at a 17 yuk den last week and I fell in love with it but I'm scared because of the reviews I've read. What to do What to do I want another camaro but that damn Denali is calling me.
@tommyphoenix88622 жыл бұрын
Thinking of buying 2015
@Mr.McCullough2 жыл бұрын
Just got a 17 4x4 6.2 swb I’m thinking of doing a intake a borla exhaust
@stevemouton75313 жыл бұрын
Nice content, is that only your intake that makes it sound like that?
@HammerdownMotorsportsUSA3 жыл бұрын
Yeah all the mods I have performance wise are cold air inductions intake Corsa sport exhaust and Jms pedal max
@stevemouton75313 жыл бұрын
@@HammerdownMotorsportsUSA ok, cool. Thanks.
@bryonaderhold200911 ай бұрын
I would definitely choose the gmc
@jeremiahgraham50474 жыл бұрын
Love your videos GMC all day will you be getting the new GMC Yukon
@user-lb9pp1py7n5 ай бұрын
How is the cold air intake going for you? Thinking of adding that
@franciscoayon94703 жыл бұрын
I'm looking for a large suv at the moment,what year yukon would you recommend as reliability
@HammerdownMotorsportsUSA3 жыл бұрын
I would go 18 or newer with the 10 speed transmission
@franciscoayon94703 жыл бұрын
@@HammerdownMotorsportsUSA alright,thank you
@JDMSwervo20012 жыл бұрын
Honestly to be this big and this expensive I expect Toyota reliability
@ceciliaabdalla49548 ай бұрын
So how do you like your Yukon after 6 years now?
@HammerdownMotorsportsUSA8 ай бұрын
Yup it’s paid off and still low miles just put new tires on it
@Ih8chew4 жыл бұрын
How would you compare the interior quality and squeaks and rattles compared to the Durango? I'm considering trading my 17 Durango RT for an 18+ Yukon Denali.
@HammerdownMotorsportsUSA4 жыл бұрын
They are somewhat similar the Denali has better suspension for sure
@blackcaddy554 жыл бұрын
hey man nice truck! I have the same one just the shorter version. when your cruising does your transmission shift a lot? I had a magna flow exhaust on mine and had to take it off because the back pressure from shifting was so loud and annoying. any suggestions? I'm thinking of going with the Borla and hopefully its not as loud. thanks!
@HammerdownMotorsportsUSA4 жыл бұрын
I don't really have any annoying sounds with the Borla they tune their exhaust so its pretty quiet on the highway but when you get on the throttle it is loud and awesome plus if you want it quieter there is three sound levels mine is the loudest and some days i even want it louder but thats just me lol
@blackcaddy554 жыл бұрын
@@HammerdownMotorsportsUSA thanks for the reply. what sound level is yours?
@HammerdownMotorsportsUSA4 жыл бұрын
blackcaddy55 the loudest lol
@HammerdownMotorsportsUSA4 жыл бұрын
blackcaddy55 ATAK
@blackcaddy554 жыл бұрын
@@HammerdownMotorsportsUSA did you do the full tubing and everything? or just the muffler? do you hear a lot of back pressure when it shifts up a lot while cruising?? mine was really loud and annoying
@shaikhashher4 жыл бұрын
GMC it is. GM defines what the world knows as the American V8.... Ford has a long way to go before it even matches up GM quality.
@ChaoticDave694 жыл бұрын
Had a 17 tahoe ltz around 20,000 it literally started falling apart . Engine sludge issues , trans issues . Bought a 19 ram and I’ll never look back . Gm has no quality anymore
@insayn79954 жыл бұрын
NEPAMOTORHEAD my dad’s 16 Tahoe has 50k miles and it’s feels like new, your tahoe must have been a one off.
@ChaoticDave694 жыл бұрын
carcric 16.4 no not at all they are tons of them at dealerships with timing issues and carbon buildup . I still have a 2005 Escalade that’s built way better then the new ones
@insayn79954 жыл бұрын
NEPAMOTORHEAD let’s hope they improve the quality on the next generation.
@reubenswarey23643 жыл бұрын
Idid exactly what you did on the engine by the way the 6-2 is the Corvette engine and it sounds like it when you take off
@matthewbohn765 Жыл бұрын
so at 5:20 you did a side by side with the new expedition... the yukon dates back to 2015, and thats a 2018+ expedition. I just went from a 15 Expy to a 15 Yukon. Theyre not even comparable.
@axelmessi10274 жыл бұрын
I have that car!!!!!
@brennac10103 жыл бұрын
What kind of Range Rover does your wife drive? Does she drive with the kids and their car seats in it ever or no? I drive a 2019 Range Rover Velar but the leg room with my 6’2 husband, having a newborn in a car seat and an 11 year old its a tight squeeze so I’m thinking of trading my Velar for a Yukon. I’m seeing those bigger car seats in the back of your Yukon and I’m thinking there’s no way one would fit nicely in my Velar lol. 😆
@HammerdownMotorsportsUSA3 жыл бұрын
she has a Velar too but now they are in booster seats so they fit better than the car seats but yes the Yukon has more room back there for sure
@og63403 жыл бұрын
GM always drops the ball and they be right there at a good product but they refuse to execute every time . I have the dealer waiting on me to pick mine up and I’m having doubts . I think I’ll keep looking
@clarencepowell1278 Жыл бұрын
Nice ✊ 🔥
@soowoo85boi3 жыл бұрын
hey has anybody had this issue? my 2015 Yukon D xl 6.2 The instrument cluster not coming on after someone kindly gave my wife a Jump this morning. The truck is running normal, even had the battery tested and it passed? thanks :)
@peterobukhovski75993 жыл бұрын
It’s taillights socks. Mine 2019 and already one taillight went out. It cost about $700 to replace it. $75K it’s to much for this piece of junk. Quality of this SUV sucks.
@ripansingh47393 жыл бұрын
Hi.. what do you think about 2021 GMC Yukon XL .?
@HammerdownMotorsportsUSA3 жыл бұрын
I haven’t had a chance to see one in person yet but looks much improved
@cnarenreddy Жыл бұрын
What gas does it take? 87 ? 91? 93?
@HammerdownMotorsportsUSA Жыл бұрын
read the owners manual but I run 93 but its not required
@slalomking4 ай бұрын
87 octane runs fine
@proflashrtist Жыл бұрын
Any issues with transmission shutter?
@HammerdownMotorsportsUSA Жыл бұрын
Yes but they changed the fluid under warranty and its good now
@louispounds74862 жыл бұрын
Did your cold air mod void your warranty?
@HammerdownMotorsportsUSA2 жыл бұрын
Nope
@louispounds74862 жыл бұрын
@@HammerdownMotorsportsUSA I am looking at a 2017 Yukon Denali but am concerned about issues you mentioned. You still have the car? Still loving it? How about a 2016? That would be easier for me to afford.
@SimonStrother4 жыл бұрын
How does it compare to the Velar?
@HammerdownMotorsportsUSA4 жыл бұрын
the velar is pretty cool but definitely smaller the Yukon is a beast but not as nimble
@davidh5162 жыл бұрын
Rides like a Model T. The side mirrors are useless. The audio-stored buttons are crazy (swipe up wtf?) and cover up needed parts of the screen . This dude is just a fan-boy.
@tl75384 жыл бұрын
I have an Escalade 17
@MrBusDriver804 Жыл бұрын
GMC 4 ME
@DanielOrtiz-zz3rb2 жыл бұрын
Hey i have yukon Denali 2017 what's s the problem went s. Shake. The rpm up
@HammerdownMotorsportsUSA2 жыл бұрын
Mine doesn’t shake
@marcowebster46632 жыл бұрын
😆 "I'm never gonna grow up"...
@davidharmon99543 жыл бұрын
Is the Yukon a gas hog tho
@HammerdownMotorsportsUSA3 жыл бұрын
It’s actually not bad on gas for what it is
@brandonperschon4493 жыл бұрын
My wife's 18 yukon denali gets over 17 average. My 20 RAM is getting 13.5.
@rosaquirogadelarosa92283 жыл бұрын
Denali
@fabiancalzadilla11674 жыл бұрын
GMC
@BlownC520004 жыл бұрын
The bad you missed I would assume is gas mileage
@JohnDoe-nz6bk4 жыл бұрын
Uhhh, no. When you buy a full size SUV with a 6.2 V8, you already know that you're gonna get bad gas mileage.
@oldcroneysgarage97394 жыл бұрын
Its luxurious. But I love the 2nd gen dodge ram 3500 more lol
@ericsandhu62534 жыл бұрын
Apple phones weren’t capable for wireless charging until I believe this year. Even if you had the small iPhone it wouldn’t charge I’ve had that problem. Only android phones
@HammerdownMotorsportsUSA4 жыл бұрын
mine charges wireless on everything else so idk
@ericsandhu62534 жыл бұрын
Oh really, that’s strange I had a 17 Camaro and 16 Sierra and I was told that gm vehicles from 2019 onward are capable of charging new iPhones anything 18 and back aren’t capable
@insayn79954 жыл бұрын
iPhones have had wireless charging since 2017.
@HammerdownMotorsportsUSA4 жыл бұрын
@@insayn7995 well my Iphone 7 plus didn't wireless charge I think the 10 was the first one
@insayn79954 жыл бұрын
Hammerdown Motorsports yes, iPhone 7 didn’t have wireless charging.
@TC-hs5wy Жыл бұрын
Ford? Hell no. That ecoboost sucks.
@slalomking4 ай бұрын
I thought Eco Boost has low end torque like a diesel