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Re: Yukon/Tahoe vs Denali, regular vs XL ??? [ahightower]
by ahightower
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Apr 30, 2007 (12:23 pm)
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Replying to: ahightower (Apr 23, 2007 11:16 am)
Well, here I was extolling the virtues of the Yukon XL/Suburban vs. regular length Yukon or Tahoe and fitting everything inside. But I wanted even more space, so I bought a cargo carrier on Friday, to put on my Yukon XL. It's a "Hitch Haul" brand, size 20"x60", and fits into the 2" trailer hitch. That came in really handy for a camping trip this past weekend. Got it at Cabela's for only $65, and I'd seen other brands online for well over $100. I could have squeezed everything inside, but for only $65, it sure is convenient to have even more space. We were required to bring in our own firewood at this park (Dinosaur Valley in Glen Rose, TX), and that would have been a mess inside the car. I put our big rubbermaid tub of camping gear and all our folding chairs and a bunch of wood on the hitch haul. Like I said, I could have crammed it all inside, but it would have stacked high and blocked my view out the back, and required more work. Abundance of space is always a good thing. It's really easy to put on and take off, and only takes a few inches of floor space in the garage, stood up against the wall. The truck rode very smoothly and the rear didn't sag at all from the added weight. It was level, which felt odd at first since it's usually a bit higher in the back vs. the front. As far as I can tell there was no significant decrease in fuel economy. I'd probably overinflate the rear tires a couple pounds next time. I highly recommend this over the rooftop carrier, it's just easier to load, and I imagine more aerodynamic.
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- #2491 of 3125
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Re: Rear Window Wiper Broke !! [rhame13]
by csprick
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Apr 30, 2007 (7:08 pm)
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Replying to: rhame13 (Apr 27, 2007 7:33 pm)
Thanks, rhame13, for mentioning the warranty (and everyone else who responded to my initial post).
I took my Tahoe in to Robbins Chevy in Humble, TX this Am for routine service and mentioned the rear wiper issue. At first the Service Rep told me he thought it was NOT a warranty item, but after I persisted a bit, he said he'd ask the Service Manager. Sure 'nuff, when my Tahoe was ready about an hour and a half later, they DID credit my AMEX card for the $43 wiper arm I bought last week. I'm a happy camper! 
It does, in fact, pay to post and read this forum. Thanks again, Guys!
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- #2492 of 3125
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Re: Yukon/Tahoe vs Denali, regular vs XL ??? [ahightower]
by jerrywimer
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May 01, 2007 (3:57 am)
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Replying to: ahightower (Apr 30, 2007 12:23 pm)
Does your 05 have the Autoride / load leveling suspension, by chance? This is one of the things I love about my Avalanche.
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- #2493 of 3125
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Bad Rattle Noise in Back Door... Can't figure it out..
by nosbor77
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May 01, 2007 (9:01 am)
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Has anyone experienced a rattling noise that sounds like there's something loose in the rear door?? I have 07 Tahoe 10 months old. Ive checked everthing I can think of.. Very noticeable when driving over mild bumps in the road.
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- #2494 of 3125
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Re: Yukon/Tahoe vs Denali, regular vs XL ??? [jerrywimer]
by ahightower
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May 01, 2007 (9:05 am)
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Replying to: jerrywimer (May 01, 2007 3:57 am)
I don't have the Autoride airbag system, but it is the SLT and says it has "self-leveling suspension". I don't know exactly how that works, the shocks stiffen up under a heavy load? I never test drove one with Autoride, and I've heard it's very nice. But I was happy with the standard set-up, and was trying to stay low on the options. I didn't plan to do a lot of heavy towing and hauling, and have yet to make the rear end sag.
Maybe next time we'll go all out on the options. Going slightly off topic, I do enjoy the power adjustable pedals we got as a $120 stand-alone option, as my wife is 5'1" and I'm 6'2". But I do wish we had the memory feature for the seats, mirrors, and pedals. It takes a minute to get things set up when I drive it on the weekends. In fact I wish we had gotten the package that included memory, heated seats, and satellite radio, all for about $1500 more. We checked out the 2007s at the auto show last month, and my wife doesn't like them. She prefers the exterior style and the seats in our 2005. It also feels like they took away some front knee room with that gigantic center console. So I wish ours did have all the extras on it, and I'd be able to keep it 10 years and not want for anything else. Oh well, you have to draw the line somewhere, I guess. At least we got the most important options covered, if not all the little conveniences.
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- #2495 of 3125
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Re: Bad Rattle Noise in Back Door... Can't figure it out.. [nosbor77]
by gfraigun
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May 01, 2007 (9:54 am)
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Replying to: nosbor77 (May 01, 2007 9:01 am)
Yes, I've noticed it as well... At first I thought it was the third row because I kept them folded. But I noticed it after I removed the third row. I think its the glass gate rattling...
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- #2496 of 3125
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Re: Bad Rattle Noise in Back Door... Can't figure it out.. [gfraigun]
by tom213
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May 01, 2007 (6:30 pm)
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Replying to: gfraigun (May 01, 2007 9:54 am)
With the bottom of your fist, tap up around the dome light over the 3rd row seat. It may be the HVAC duct work, a wire bundle, or the dome light itself. I've traced the rattle in my '07 Tahoe Z-71 that I've had for a little over 4 weeks now to one (or all) of those being the cause. Haven't had it in for the fix yet, but I'm planning to do so soon. On cool mornings I can hear the rattle when I shut the door. After it sits all day in the sun and everything warms up making these materials softer and more pliable, the rattle virtually disappears, but the next morning... it's back!! I'm hoping that all they need to do is push some foam material up in there to put a little pressure between these materials and end this annoyance. we'll see.
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- #2497 of 3125
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2007 Tahoe vs. Yukon
by blckislandguy
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May 01, 2007 (6:38 pm)
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When you get on the GM web site and compare a loaded but not-to-the-hilt Tahoe with a comparable Yukon you see interesting differences. With a Tahoe you get a 10 way adjustable seat. With Yukon it is only 6 way but you get the option of buying a transmission cooler (which I think is very important). The paint selection seems the same although Yukon seems to have a darker grey available.
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Re: Yukon/Tahoe vs Denali, regular vs XL ??? [ahightower]
by jerrywimer
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May 02, 2007 (3:56 am)
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Replying to: ahightower (May 01, 2007 9:05 am)
The Autoride and load leveling feature seem to be tied together for the 07's. At any rate, the self-leveling part is the important part when it comes to towing or hauling, as it's what takes care of the sag. The system on the Av uses an air compressor and pneumatic shocks in the rear, which is probably the same as your 'burb has.
I agree with your wife about the seats in the new trucks and SUVs, and the center console taking up space. I miss the wider captain's chairs that were in my 04 Silverado too. Enough that I'd give up the extra humongous storage space in the center console (back to the narrower space in the 04) to get something like it back. That was one of my first comments when I test drove a Tahoe (while preparing to preorder the Av). I've adjusted pretty well now, but the truck did seem a bit roomier.
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- #2499 of 3125
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Re: 2007 Tahoe vs. Yukon [blckislandguy]
by gfraigun
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May 02, 2007 (7:36 am)
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Replying to: blckislandguy (May 01, 2007 6:38 pm)
I noticed this when I was shopping for my truck. I was comparing Tahoe and Yukon and I for comparably equip trucks I could not see a reason to get the Yukon for so much more money. They have pretty much the same features, the same engine, pretty much the same colors. Just not sure what is so much better about the yukon. The lights are different...
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