Have owned both Yukon and Suburban, both were reliable, never a serious problem. Agree, they are the best value in a SUV. They provide an unmatched ride by any of their rivals. Also, agree the Ford and Jeep just have too many reliability issues confirmed by friends and acquaintances who own those models.
Reliability rating should come from mass data of hundreds of thousand people’s experience. Not just you and your friends personal experience. Consumer reports rates Yukon and suburban both below average reliability
I was in the Limo biz for years, buying these for Airport Transfers. Big mileage, SoCal mountains, high gas prices and a very demanding clientele. My pick...Sequoia for longevity and heavy daily mileage. But for creature comforts and customer enjoyment, Lincoln Navigator. Their engines/trans aren't the strongest, but the Nav was the most requested by my regular, high filutin' clients. Just my experience from the commercial side.
The Navigator is a very nice ride, but the current gen Tahoe/Yukon with the new independent suspension is truly on a new level for ride comfort. The LS V8s also seem to be more durable than Ford's Ecoboost and they hold their value better too.
Great video Shari, I completely agree about the number one pick. I had a rental Tahoe XL years ago twice on different occasion and it is by far the best vehicle ever. I am normally a Toyota fan but GM really knows how to built high end cars for the money. A Corvette is another example how good GM really is and it is unfortunate they can’t built medium or low priced vehicles. The reliability on high and low end vehicles from GM is such a contrast.
Last year I bought a 2020 Ford Expedition Max Limited despite the fact that I truly wanted a GM vehicle such as the Yukon XL and Chevy Suburban. After owning the Expedition for less than a year and a half I’m already having to replace the transmission and have had several expensive computer related repairs. Fortunately at 106,000 miles the transmission is covered under warranty, but seriously how ridiculous is it that I’m having to change it out at just over 100,00 miles. Do yourself the favor and go with one of the GM SUV’s. You may spend a bit more upfront, but the savings in repair costs and headaches will be well worth the investment.
I thought the Expedition would have been in it for sure! Well, I trust these reviews and have always wanted a Tahoe, but started thinking Expedition in recent years. Guess I'm back to my Tahoe... when I can afford it that is.
I’m just so amazed by Shari for being able to multitask: drive, memorize and recite all the stats, keep the message so concise and straight to the point, oh, and remember to look at the camera at the same time. Computer engineers out there need to study his brain. Lol😂
If Toyota Sequoia and Lexus LX will be larger as the rivals will be the number one pick for most Customers, because their reliability is there and better than the others. They just have to change their designs and make longer cargo space.
I ended up buying Highlander hybrid 2022 and absolutely love it. Comfortable ride, great interior and the best part is 36mpg per gallon. I brag about it with my friends who own other 3 row suv and paid almost the same price as me.
Yukon would be perfect if they’d update the infotainment to be EXACTLY like the new 2024 Acadia. That infotainment has the best flow of space I’ve ever seen. When I shop cars I look inside first and find the top 2-3 best interiors thsn move to choose by best exterior
I don’t like the hard seats. My Highlander tho great engine and reliable, the platinum trim is full of hard surfaces where you touch…like your elbow rests on a hard plastic center console…the left arm rest in the door is also hard…my 4Runner has much softer seats and touch surfaces.
Hey Shari, have recently subscribed to your channel.. what are your thoughts of Nissan cars? I've noticed that you recommend them...are they good in terms of reliability.. also wanted to check for Toyota cars .. do they really burn oil?
The only Nissan car I really recommend is the Kicks because it is such a great value. Toyota's don't burn oil anymore. That was really only an issue on the 2.4L engine between 2007-2010ish or so.
Very nice video! I believe turbo diesel is much better for these very heavy and with bad aerodynamic performance cars! Diesel engine consume much less and the power is huge plus its long lasting! I like also the big cars from Kia-Hyundai I believe they have six or seven seats here in Europe if they sell them in USA and Canada what is your opinion I am very interested! Thank you and go on!
It is not really reliable but I would still buy a new one ONLY IF you can get it for MSRP. You can drive it under warranty and then sell it for what you paid.
Hi 2 weeks back i purchased 2023 highlander front wheel drive. It has snow button. I stay in michigan. My friend said we need all wheel drive in michigan. Awd is mandatory for snow or fwd with snow mode is enough plz sugges
@@prat-man its going fine no issues with fwd but resale is very less. Any time you go for selling the car they will give you 5000. I asked why this much less they said michigan need only awd fwd no value here.
My gf once crashed her corolla into an old land cruiser. Her bumper and hood was greatly damaged that you would be surprised that she didn't get hurt. The land cruiser only got a small rear bumper crack and a dented tow hook.
I really don’t know why Toyota doesn’t fix that Sequoia’s 3rd row situation. A salesman at a Toyota dealership said it’s not selling solely because of that capability. And yes, I also said no to it because of that.
its a very crowded market ,gmc Yukon ,denli ,chevy, Cadillac, Lincoln , ford , jeep wagoners , Toyota , Lexus, Nissan, infinity,bmw, MB, Range Rover, riviain, hummer EV SUV most are luxury. priced
A lot of those aren't body on frame, some only some in truck format, and some are just trim levels. Denali is the top GMC truck trim. Rivian and the Hummer are both very short bed trucks. Range Rover, Mercedes (with the exception of the G wagon) and BMW don't compete in the SUV market. All they make are unibody crossovers. Chevy, GMC, Cadillac, Ford and Lincoln have one full-size SUV each with a standard and extended wheelbase option. Jeep has a full-size, Toyota has a full-size and Lexus has a slightly smaller full-size and Nissan/Infiniti have one full-size. So when you remove the re-badged options you have 1 GM and 1 Ford in either SWB or LWB, 1 Jeep, 1 Nissan and 2 Toyotas. That's only 8 options and 2 of those are just LWB versions of 2 others.
How did the Buick Enclave get left out of this comparison? Yes, it's a GMC product, but many nice features also with different powertrain and huge space.
I can’t imagine a less reliable vehicle than a full size GM. Sure the drivetrain are okay the later has engine problems and the earlier has transmission problems. The worst is the fuel and brake line rust.
Literally that was the reason i said no to it. I was ready to buy Sequoia one day at a dealership, and this 3rd row situation killed the deal. Other than that, it’s great.
@@carhelpcorner They aren't too tough to get in Maryland. We (wife's car) bought a 2021 two years ago when we weren't able to order a 4Runner. Since then Lexus has been sending us letters trying to get us to trade it on the new model. My wife had a Highlander before the GX and I hated that thing. The 4Runner would have been okay, but the GX was not a huge increase in price for big upgrade in vehicle. The LX is on the bottom end of full-size so given the price it is a pretty hard sell.
The Expedition Max and Chevy Suburban/GMC Yukon XL are the best body on frame suv's. They are proven and does everything a large adventurous family wants. Easy to work on and cheaper when they do fail. Obviously nowadays its a role of the dice on reliability but most have great results considering the numbers. The Toyota Sequoia is a great looking vehicle but is out matched in several areas in this segment. The luxury variants are not worth the extra price. The Nissan is too behind.
I keep hearing that Escalade has such good re-sale value to a point that even if you purchase one and sell in a year, you would earn. Is this really true? I find it hard to believe given.
SUV’s with turbos will not have good durability! Most turbos die around 125k miles so plan on $3k to $4k to replace each turbo! Plus turbo engines love to burn holes through their valves so avoid vehicles with turbos or you will be laying out large amounts of money if you keep a vehicle more than 5 years! I do not think the Toyota will have great longterm durability.
agree. The Yankies can make reliable, large, gas guzzling machines from older tech. But you pay through your nose to operate and maintain them. When smaller, reliable, efficient machines are wanted, the Japanese own the market.
Why do all these SUV's have older obsolete motors not used in other countries ? N. America gets all the undesirable inefficient motors nobody else wants. Straight petrol motors in Europe yield 45mpg++, where as in N.America a Prius using Toyota's older hybrid drivetrain yielding a pathetic 45 mpg.
I’m not a big toyota fanboy forever period. Sequoia and tundra say goodbye to reliable cars they’re getting least reliable. The Lexus LX is one of the worst SUV you can buy it. And it’s too narrow and uncomfortable to ride and expensive to fix and it cost a fortune to maintenance and nightmare repairs
@@billyrock8305 I have flown the Buffalo (out of Trenton) and a C-47 (DC3 out of Yellowknife). The DHC-3 is the one that I spent the most time in. The Buffalo is the DHC-5 I believe and the DHC-6 is the dual engine Twin Otter. Also spent far too much time in a GA-8 Airvan.
This is the most biased and uninformed car review channel around. Please read the reviews of most other channels LX and Sequoia have many limitations compare to their counter parts
Have owned both Yukon and Suburban, both were reliable, never a serious problem. Agree, they are the best value in a SUV. They provide an unmatched ride by any of their rivals. Also, agree the Ford and Jeep just have too many reliability issues confirmed by friends and acquaintances who own those models.
This was helpful because I almost bought s Sequoia but I thought the Tahoe rode better.
Reliability rating should come from mass data of hundreds of thousand people’s experience. Not just you and your friends personal experience. Consumer reports rates Yukon and suburban both below average reliability
I was in the Limo biz for years, buying these for Airport Transfers.
Big mileage, SoCal mountains, high gas prices and a very demanding clientele. My pick...Sequoia for longevity and heavy daily mileage.
But for creature comforts and customer enjoyment, Lincoln Navigator. Their engines/trans aren't the strongest, but the Nav was the most requested by my regular, high filutin' clients. Just my experience from the commercial side.
The Navigator is a very nice ride, but the current gen Tahoe/Yukon with the new independent suspension is truly on a new level for ride comfort. The LS V8s also seem to be more durable than Ford's Ecoboost and they hold their value better too.
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Great insight
Great video Shari, I completely agree about the number one pick. I had a rental Tahoe XL years ago twice on different occasion and it is by far the best vehicle ever. I am normally a Toyota fan but GM really knows how to built high end cars for the money. A Corvette is another example how good GM really is and it is unfortunate they can’t built medium or low priced vehicles. The reliability on high and low end vehicles from GM is such a contrast.
Very true. There are only a few GM vehicles I could comfortably recommend, and these are among them.
I like the way you keep your eyes on the road while making the video. Well done. Love your channel.
Thank you!
Consumer Reports April 2023 issue gave an Overall Score of 52 to both the Chevy Tahoe and GMC Yukon; it also said they’re both unreliable 😳☹️😔
Last year I bought a 2020 Ford Expedition Max Limited despite the fact that I truly wanted a GM vehicle such as the Yukon XL and Chevy Suburban. After owning the Expedition for less than a year and a half I’m already having to replace the transmission and have had several expensive computer related repairs. Fortunately at 106,000 miles the transmission is covered under warranty, but seriously how ridiculous is it that I’m having to change it out at just over 100,00 miles. Do yourself the favor and go with one of the GM SUV’s. You may spend a bit more upfront, but the savings in repair costs and headaches will be well worth the investment.
I thought the Expedition would have been in it for sure! Well, I trust these reviews and have always wanted a Tahoe, but started thinking Expedition in recent years. Guess I'm back to my Tahoe... when I can afford it that is.
Felt you were a little too dismissive of the Ford Expedition. Would have like to have heard a more in depth analysis of its pros and cons.
200k+ on my '16 Expedition EL, no major issues.
This is the video I was looking for. Can you also make a video in this same category but for Hybrid or PHEV?
suburban 6.2 I have it solid power as long as you clean the throttle body intake and maintain the power level with that and mandatory 93 octane
I’m just so amazed by Shari for being able to multitask: drive, memorize and recite all the stats, keep the message so concise and straight to the point, oh, and remember to look at the camera at the same time. Computer engineers out there need to study his brain. Lol😂
That 3 row and it’s folding in sequoia is huge design fail. What were they thinking 🤔
If Toyota Sequoia and Lexus LX will be larger as the rivals will be the number one pick for most Customers, because their reliability is there and better than the others. They just have to change their designs and make longer cargo space.
I ended up buying Highlander hybrid 2022 and absolutely love it. Comfortable ride, great interior and the best part is 36mpg per gallon. I brag about it with my friends who own other 3 row suv and paid almost the same price as me.
Yukon would be perfect if they’d update the infotainment to be EXACTLY like the new 2024 Acadia. That infotainment has the best flow of space I’ve ever seen. When I shop cars I look inside first and find the top 2-3 best interiors thsn move to choose by best exterior
I don’t like the hard seats. My Highlander tho great engine and reliable, the platinum trim is full of hard surfaces where you touch…like your elbow rests on a hard plastic center console…the left arm rest in the door is also hard…my 4Runner has much softer seats and touch surfaces.
Hi, does anyone know has GMC fixed the issues with the vehicles just cutting off or their axle issues?
How do you drive and talk like you're reading a prompt so perfectly. That's amazing.
I love the Sequoia, great looking car, but sadly this car will never find its way to europe where I am. 😢
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Does GM have lifter issues still?
You can get 7-10L/100km on the new Ford Explorers, quite a lot less fuel consumption. But I guess your trading for reliability and some space
Is the 2020 Chevy Tahoe LT a best reliable vehicle
What is the difference between Suburban and Tahoe? Is it just the size?
That's right. You basically just get almost 2 more feet in extra cargo space. Having owned both, trust me, you are going to be glad you got a Suburban
The new Yukon is MASSIVE but very nice. I'd definitely go Yukon
Hey Shari, have recently subscribed to your channel.. what are your thoughts of Nissan cars? I've noticed that you recommend them...are they good in terms of reliability.. also wanted to check for Toyota cars .. do they really burn oil?
The only Nissan car I really recommend is the Kicks because it is such a great value. Toyota's don't burn oil anymore. That was really only an issue on the 2.4L engine between 2007-2010ish or so.
Very nice video! I believe turbo diesel is much better for these very heavy and with bad aerodynamic performance cars! Diesel engine consume much less and the power is huge plus its long lasting! I like also the big cars from Kia-Hyundai I believe they have six or seven seats here in Europe if they sell them in USA and Canada what is your opinion I am very interested! Thank you and go on!
What's your views on Mercedes g wagon? Is it relaible or unreliable?
Please reply
MB is the worst rated car company by CR. the G wagon is one of the reasons why
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It is not really reliable but I would still buy a new one ONLY IF you can get it for MSRP. You can drive it under warranty and then sell it for what you paid.
Lexus should make a longer model of the LX600 to appeal to larger families as well as the sequoia
Hi 2 weeks back i purchased 2023 highlander front wheel drive. It has snow button. I stay in michigan. My friend said we need all wheel drive in michigan. Awd is mandatory for snow or fwd with snow mode is enough plz sugges
How's winter going on for you? Is fwd enough?
@@prat-man its going fine no issues with fwd but resale is very less. Any time you go for selling the car they will give you 5000. I asked why this much less they said michigan need only awd fwd no value here.
Is the Yukon a bumpy ride?
My gf once crashed her corolla into an old land cruiser. Her bumper and hood was greatly damaged that you would be surprised that she didn't get hurt. The land cruiser only got a small rear bumper crack and a dented tow hook.
Chevrolet Tahoe👍👍
I really don’t know why Toyota doesn’t fix that Sequoia’s 3rd row situation. A salesman at a Toyota dealership said it’s not selling solely because of that capability. And yes, I also said no to it because of that.
its a very crowded market ,gmc Yukon ,denli ,chevy, Cadillac, Lincoln , ford , jeep wagoners , Toyota , Lexus, Nissan, infinity,bmw, MB, Range Rover, riviain, hummer EV SUV most are luxury. priced
A lot of those aren't body on frame, some only some in truck format, and some are just trim levels. Denali is the top GMC truck trim. Rivian and the Hummer are both very short bed trucks. Range Rover, Mercedes (with the exception of the G wagon) and BMW don't compete in the SUV market. All they make are unibody crossovers. Chevy, GMC, Cadillac, Ford and Lincoln have one full-size SUV each with a standard and extended wheelbase option. Jeep has a full-size, Toyota has a full-size and Lexus has a slightly smaller full-size and Nissan/Infiniti have one full-size.
So when you remove the re-badged options you have 1 GM and 1 Ford in either SWB or LWB, 1 Jeep, 1 Nissan and 2 Toyotas. That's only 8 options and 2 of those are just LWB versions of 2 others.
How did the Buick Enclave get left out of this comparison? Yes, it's a GMC product, but many nice features also with different powertrain and huge space.
My wife regrets buying one. 3800$ per headlight to get it replaced at 48k miles.
History of engine and transmission problems. Also not a full-size body on frame SUV.
I can’t imagine a less reliable vehicle than a full size GM. Sure the drivetrain are okay the later has engine problems and the earlier has transmission problems. The worst is the fuel and brake line rust.
As a rule of thumb, if you want to buy an American vehicle, buy the biggest one in the line.
This makes sense after watching this video.
I'm surprised that you don't mention the Dodge Durango in this video.
what about wagoner or grandwagoneer
Electrical nightmare 😂😂
Omg was so excited for Toyota Sequoia until you showed me the back seats. I’m running away screaming from that 😂 oh hell no.
Literally that was the reason i said no to it. I was ready to buy Sequoia one day at a dealership, and this 3rd row situation killed the deal. Other than that, it’s great.
Please make a 2025 version of this
What about the 2023 Lexus GX?
@Danny Freeman Midsize would be the RX, no? GX between RX and LX?
@@johnpeterson6946 RX is not body-on-frame. GX is a more luxurious version of the Toyota 4Runner.
Amazing choice if you can actually get one.
I bought one in November built like a tank and is the most reliable vehicle sold.
@@carhelpcorner They aren't too tough to get in Maryland. We (wife's car) bought a 2021 two years ago when we weren't able to order a 4Runner. Since then Lexus has been sending us letters trying to get us to trade it on the new model.
My wife had a Highlander before the GX and I hated that thing. The 4Runner would have been okay, but the GX was not a huge increase in price for big upgrade in vehicle.
The LX is on the bottom end of full-size so given the price it is a pretty hard sell.
Ford expedition..way to go....also consmer report gave it best rating out of all these...
Only a fool would buy the Lexus LX vs the Sequoia. I would still buy a Tahoe instead. My dad has a 2009 Tahoe with almost 400k miles.
what about Lincoln Navigator
he mentioned it. it’s a more expensive expedition
@@JoseDiaz-qw7mg what about reliability
@@Mustansirtaher6 they share the exact same powertrain. if the expedition has issues, you’ll obviously encounter them in the navigator
The Tahoe/Yukon have a smoother ride, more reliable LS V8 engines, and hold their value better over time.
The Expedition Max and Chevy Suburban/GMC Yukon XL are the best body on frame suv's. They are proven and does everything a large adventurous family wants. Easy to work on and cheaper when they do fail. Obviously nowadays its a role of the dice on reliability but most have great results considering the numbers. The Toyota Sequoia is a great looking vehicle but is out matched in several areas in this segment. The luxury variants are not worth the extra price. The Nissan is too behind.
How chevy and gmc passed toyota and lexus by reliability. This rank is based on fair real facts right? Usually americans try to lanc their brands
I keep hearing that Escalade has such good re-sale value to a point that even if you purchase one and sell in a year, you would earn. Is this really true? I find it hard to believe given.
It is true
@@valeriab4149 demand vs supply? Why is this the case? Would it be true 3 years from now?
What about Nissan?
If you want something like the sequoia, THEN JUST GET A GRAND HIGHLANDER!!!
SUV’s with turbos will not have good durability! Most turbos die around 125k miles so plan on $3k to $4k to replace each turbo! Plus turbo engines love to burn holes through their valves so avoid vehicles with turbos or you will be laying out large amounts of money if you keep a vehicle more than 5 years! I do not think the Toyota will have great longterm durability.
Wait. Your driving a 7 seater. WHAT IS IT
agree. The Yankies can make reliable, large, gas guzzling machines from older tech. But you pay through your nose to operate and maintain them. When smaller, reliable, efficient machines are wanted, the Japanese own the market.
There’s nothing old about the tech in the expedition, or the GM or the Wagoneer
Why do all these SUV's have older obsolete motors not used in other countries ? N. America gets all the undesirable inefficient motors nobody else wants. Straight petrol motors in Europe yield 45mpg++, where as in N.America a Prius using Toyota's older hybrid drivetrain yielding a pathetic 45 mpg.
No one cares what you drive in Italy
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The grille on that Lexus looks stupid
I'll pass on the GM trash.
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I’m not a big toyota fanboy forever period. Sequoia and tundra say goodbye to reliable cars they’re getting least reliable. The Lexus LX is one of the worst SUV you can buy it. And it’s too narrow and uncomfortable to ride and expensive to fix and it cost a fortune to maintenance and nightmare repairs
Hmm are you a Nissan dealer?
@@fremontpathfinder8463 no I’m not Nissan dealer I’m a truth dealer 😂😂😂😂
Full size SUV’s suck. Dinosaurs from last century for old people.
What is the better option for moving 7+ people and cargo long distances?
@@rich7447 Cessna ✈️
@@billyrock8305 Prefer the Otter myself, but that is probably due to too much time spent in the NWT.
@@rich7447 haha 😂
Buffalo 🦬 or a DC3.
@@billyrock8305 I have flown the Buffalo (out of Trenton) and a C-47 (DC3 out of Yellowknife). The DHC-3 is the one that I spent the most time in. The Buffalo is the DHC-5 I believe and the DHC-6 is the dual engine Twin Otter. Also spent far too much time in a GA-8 Airvan.
This Video sucks... you didn't cover other body on frame trucks, you mostly talked about Toyotas. Where's the Armada or Qx80 reviews?
The armada is horrible
GMC denali yukon is my dream SUV
This is the most biased and uninformed car review channel around. Please read the reviews of most other channels LX and Sequoia have many limitations compare to their counter parts