[Canuck]

For all the unsung heros of our hobby our tow vehicles and parts haulers,I Though I would move this tread up with an update on my GMC Yukon. I have owned it 10 years this month and it just turned 100,000 miles or 160,000 in KM.

I have no plans to replace it as it has the unique Quadrasteer that was only available from 2002-2005.The truck has been amazing as over 20% of its mileage has been towing a trailer, either the Airstream or a 24 foot Wells Cargo.

Longest trip with Car trailer, Vancouver to Detroit 2008 .5600 mile round trip
Longest Trip with Airstream. Vancouver to Napa 2011 2500 mile round trip.

It has crossed the Rockies 10 times towing.

Repair wise I would rate it at average for the truck body and above average for the drive train. Most repairs have been minor for a vehicle getting severe tow usage.
So far it has no accidents and the only paint repair being the flairs.
Second set of Michelin 10 ply tires.
3 rd brake job (used Jobber parts on the second brake job and hatted the results)
On third windshied
Third Bug/rock deflector
Replaced water pump
Replaced AC comp.
Both of these were more preventative rather than unit failure due to other monor repairs.
One major tune up at 75,000 miles
One rear end bearing failed just ouside of warranty, being a quadrasteer this was an expensive repair.
Things that failed that were minor annoyances:
Passanger side power window.
Both manifolds broke off bolts due to thermal expansion.
Starting motor.
Dash cluster
Rear seat track broke.
Drivers seat upholstery

Engine and trans perform like new with no consumption in between 5000 mile Oil changes using Mobil 1 since new.

Not sure when I can expect things like rad replacement of trans trouble on the 480LE.

I expect I will be giving a 20 year report in 2023.

If there is one thing I could change, if GM offered this in a DuraMax.



Paul