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Irv. for Don.
To nyyukon: My seat belt does the same thing, it is annoying.
Watch for this: I noticed, during a routine cleaning of the rear drivers side door panel, it felt loose. Took it to the dealer and after inspection found hair line cracks in the unit, they ordered a new panel. That is a prime example of GM quality control..
1) Tire chains ... Live in Southern California & like to ski (ski resorts 2 hours away). Anyway, I have noticed in years past that when it starts snowing hard, highway patrol does not let anybody past checkpoints without chains/cables INSTALLED on their car... According to the owners manual, chains/cables are a no-no. Any suggestions?
2) Overall, I was satisfied with my buying experience. ONE THING HOWEVER... I have a feeling I got jacked on the extended waranty. Opted for the 6/75 & was charged $2100. In hindsight, probably wouldn't of done it, but got caught up in the moment. I have a feeling I'm asking for the obvious, but anybody feel I got totally ripped off, or are there other similar experiences out there.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Chris
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As for the tire chains, I've already resigned myself to cables rather than chains. I found a manufacturer - Shur Grip Z - who seem to put out a decent product. Does anybody have any experience with these cables? ... Or anticipate a problem on the DXL?
Oh yeah ... lalane ... I usually head to Mammoth once a year also. I make more frequent trips to Big Bear & the local highway patrol get totally freaked out at the first sign of snow flurries. Way too many people in Southern California who don't have a clue how to drive in the snow.
Thanks!
7 year/100,000 miles is not available from GM.
I purchased a Chrysler extended warranty on my DXL. I was too concerned to go for a 3rd party warranty and the GM warranty was almost 2x the price. I bought mine for $100 over dealer cost.
And , yes, sorry to say, u did get jacked badly on the extended warranty
Thank's for the advice everybody!
I have decided this is the last extended warranty i am going to buy. As i mentioned, I had a 99 Tahoe and gave it to my daughter with 45,000 miles on the odo and never had a major Extended Warranty type problem. Hopefully, I will be that lucky with the Denali.
U mentioned the Jeep, I had a 1993 Grand Cherokee V8 and thankfully I did have an extended warranty. I had so much trouble with that vehicle, I fiqured out that the CAR RENTALS provided with the warranty, MORE than payed for the Warranty itself in the 5 1/2 years and 75000 miles I owned the thing.
Good Luck
1) Does the Chevy Tahoe or GMC Yukon cargo shade fit in the back of the standard Denali. The Denali has cutouts in the rear, but the dealerships only show a part number for the XL shade. I also tried to install the cargo shade from friends 2002 XL, but it was too wide. Or does anyone know of an aftermarket shade?
2) Has anyone installed a NAV system? I am researching the Alpine DVD-based system but am wondering how it would integrate with the CD Changer and rear audio controls. (BTW, I have used OnStar in my previous car and my wife's vehicle has a Nav Sys. In terms of trip routing, traffic avoidance, and finding restaurants, the Nav is much more convenient. Anyway I like gadgets.
Also, on the extended warranty, a really good friend of mine (an ex-GMC Dealership Finance manager) told me that the dealer's costs for the extended warranty ranges from $195 to 395.
-Thanks
Unfortunately a first year drivetrain (as the DXL's is) for any manufacturer has some risk. Given the very expensive nature of the drivetrain and the fact that I tow, the exteneded warratny seemed like a good investment. I will sleep just find and feel as though I got my value out of the warranty even if I never have to use it.
Thanks for the data point about those cables not fitting.
The dealer thought it could be low transmission fluid. Brought it in and had a service done and have not had the problem since. One of the mysterious of life i guess.
Due to the Poor Quality Control at GM, we are plaqued with fit and finish problems ( using the word Poor is an understatement)
I hate to say this, but if Toyota offered a vehicle the size of the Yukon XL I would certainly buy it over the GM vehicle...It's not very optimistic, when u get in the vehicle and wonder " What's going to happen next" In my humble opinion, the American Auto Manf have lost some ground in the battle to achieve the quality of the Japanese automakers.
By the way of a footnote, I Love the vehicle, the ride, handling, power and just driving comfort... It's too bad the General can't get its act together.
Part Number CVN Bulletin # Description
09358186 000035DD N/A transmission calibration
09358267 0000EF87 N/A new calibration to correct setting of false dtc p0420.
I took this information from a site address that was posted on this format when i mentioned i had slippage problems. I personally don't understand it, maybe u will.
Goodluck
I've got to agree with you about the quality control at the General. I love 'em but wish they would get their act together to compete with the Japanese in this area. Love the horsepower but wish the engine was as smooth as the Sequoia's. Thanks again larry!
Hope u have the same luck
Take care
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Thanks for all the info on this site. I love my denali. No major problems yet (7000 miles). I did have the passenger seast belt replaced - kept locking up. Think Iv'e felt tranny slip once or twice when I accelerate but not sure.
Debster72
debster72
Brought my Denali back to the dealership with a printout of the information you provided and all of a sudden the flood gates (of honesty) opened up! The service manager fessed up to knowing about this problem. It turns out that there are quite a few problems around the country with the 4L65 HD transmission locking up (in other words, ours are not isolated cases!). They promised to have a "fix" in the near future, though I am a little skeptical after their less-than-honest ignorance of the problem on three days ago. I'll keep everyone posted!
Been a while since I have logged on, I wondered if anyone has experienced belt noise from their Denali. I have had the truck in several times and they put a silicone dressing on the belt and thats good for about 2000-3000 miles. I finally said this is ridiculous and told the dealer to replace the (2) belts and the tensioner. This solved the problem for about 10,000 miles and now its back. If anyone has any comments or has had this problem I would sure like to hear about it.
I also found a guy out of CA that will chrome your existing Denali Wheels, He is great to work with and the cost is $100.00 per wheel & $16.00 per center cap + freight. You can E-Mail him at NGOBROS2000@aol.com. I have done this to (2) Denalis and the look is great.
Thanks
Thanks for the info, i will certainly give it a try when my belt starts to squeak. My only ? is can that cause the belt to slip???
Larry
? Is it normal for the AC light to come on when you use Auto on the climate control even if its 40 degrees outside. I usually turn it off when it comes on. Don't want any more cold air!
Later, Debster
Re the a/c light. It will be on when u are in auto mode, it goes between air and heat depending on the temp inside the vehicle, to keep it at a constant temperature.
Larry