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#3927 of 4072 Re: 05 Yukon XL Problem [ahightower] by g_gsmith Dec 27, 2005 (12:53 pm)
Replying to: ahightower (Dec 22, 2005 7:20 am) Mine is a 2WD. It happens whenever I start the car and speed up to about 20m/h (It even happens when directly moving to D, not just reverse and then move to Drive as I tested). You have to be very careful to be able to hear the buzz noise and keep your car quite, no radio or CD. When you hear it the first time, you will hear it again thereafter even if you turn on the radio. The technician in the dealership said it is some kind of relay noise. It sounds like a releasing of compressed air. Replies to this message: stakeout (Dec 28, 2005 3:55 pm) g_gsmith (Dec 31, 2005 8:15 am)
#3928 of 4072 Re: 2006 Yukon XL Denali - Bouncy ride on freeway? [mikesocal] by mikesocal Dec 27, 2005 (9:53 pm)
Replying to: mikesocal (Dec 27, 2005 8:35 am) Well, it must have been either a bad XL suspension, or a bad section of freeway. I took another Yukon XL Denali on a test drive today on the freeway (2 of them actually), and they faired much better. I think I just need to get used to the stiffer suspension of these large SUVs, since I'm used to minivans and sedans.   Thanks.   Mike
#3929 of 4072 Are 18" custom wheels/tires a good compromise? by mikesocal Dec 27, 2005 (11:40 pm)
I'll most likely be purchasing a Denali or XL Denali in the next day or two (looking like XL Denali at this point). I've researched other postings on wheel size and have come to the conclusion that going with the 20" rims/tires is asking for trouble when doing any sort of off roading (I'm just talking unpaved dirt roads, nothing crazy), as well as having more flexibility with snow cables, and handling pot holes without damaging the rims. So, I'll stick with the 17" stock wheels/tires for the purchase.    However, I'm still interested in getting an upgraded wheel/tire via aftermarket that upgrades the look, and that can still handle the unpaved roads, snow cables, pot holes, etc.    Has anyone found a comprise along the lines of an 18" custom wheel/tire rig? If so, is there a good online vendor that you could point me to? I live in Southern California, so I imagine there may be several outfits down here I can visit, but it would be great if I could at least see an online catalog to choose from.    Any help is appreciated.    Thanks.    Mike Replies to this message: tdoh (Jan 04, 2006 10:31 am)
#3930 of 4072 Re: 05 Yukon XL Problem [g_gsmith] by stakeout Dec 28, 2005 (3:55 pm)
Replying to: g_gsmith (Dec 27, 2005 12:53 pm) have an '04 burban 4wd .. same noise after initial startup .. pull away and 5-10 seconds there it is... I believe that noise is the Stabilitrak system kicking on.. our older '01 burbans.. both mine and my wife's without Stabilitrak didn't do that... Replies to this message: g_gsmith (Dec 31, 2005 8:15 am)
#3933 of 4072 New XL Denali Owner - Q about break-in & towing by mikesocal Dec 30, 2005 (10:54 am)
Well, I took the leap and purchased an 06 YXL Denali with all the options (NAV, RES, Sunroof, buckets). Very excited!   Regarding break in of the vehicle. Just how important is it to not go over 55 mph, and to not shift down, during the first 500 miles? I'm fairly certain that both of those things have already happened just in the course of the dealer transferring the vehicle from another dealer. The freeways here in Southern California have everyone driving at high speeds (70+), and I'm willing to bet that whoever drove it down could have easily used engine braking at some point. The vehicle had about 100 miles on it when I took delivery.   Regarding the topic of being towed. The manual clearly states that the vehicle cannot be towed, otherwise the drive train will be damaged! Now, given that every vehicle I've ever owned has been towed at one time or another, I just want to make sure I understand what they mean by towing. The manual talks about the fact that the wheels cannot touch the ground while being towed. So, that means towing the vehicle should always be done via a flat bed truck. I'm ok with that.   However, what about just moving the vehicle at slow speeds, such as when getting it up on the flat bed?   Or what about pushing it out of my driveway to jump start it?   What about getting pulled out of the snow or mud via the recovery hooks?   I guess I need to make absolutely sure that the vehicle never "coasts" in neutral at more than a walking pace.   Sorry if the questions seem silly. I've never owned an AWD (or even a 4WD), and I'm excited about using it for family treks to mountains, snow, trails, and good old road trips. I want to make sure I make the thing last and keep it working well.   Anyway...any info you have is appreciated. I'm also going to call the dealer and see what the service guys have to say.   Thanks.   Mike Replies to this message: tdoh (Jan 04, 2006 10:50 am)
#3934 of 4072 Re: 05 Yukon XL Problem [stakeout] by g_gsmith Dec 31, 2005 (8:15 am)
Replying to: stakeout (Dec 28, 2005 3:55 pm) Yes, my car does have stabilitrak and your explannation sounds reasonable. Will other Yukon XL owner share your ideals?
#3935 of 4072 Ideas for increasing height a few inches? by mikesocal Dec 31, 2005 (9:08 am)
I'm interested in bumping up the height of my new DXL a few inches, just so that I can get some better ground clearance for the occasional trails that have some deep dips, as we make our way with the bike rack (with 4 bikes) on the back.   Has anyone here done anything like that? I've done a little research on it, and it appears that full blown suspension lift kits aren't available due to the autoride (nor would I necessarily want such a major modification). I've heard of something called a "body lift", not sure about the difference.   Any insight is appreciated.   Thanks.   Mike Replies to this message: tireguy (Jan 18, 2006 12:05 pm) mikesocal (Jan 25, 2006 3:31 pm)
#3936 of 4072 Re: 2004 Yukon XL Denali Navigation System [steamboatjoe] by tdoh Jan 04, 2006 (10:10 am)
Replying to: steamboatjoe (Dec 25, 2005 4:40 pm) I think the nav disc version is currently (last time I checked) at 4.1; where one can be purchased depends on how much you're willing to pay for it. Unless you have a nice business relationship with the parts and/or sales manager at your favorite GMC dealership, you will need to shell out quite a few bills for the disc if bought at a dealership. Ebay is probably your best bet if price is an issue... Replies to this message: dplatt (Jan 31, 2007 11:35 am)

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