2022 GMC Yukon XL SLE Diesel 3.0L LM2 | 2 Year Update, How's It Held Up!?

[@Detective-Jimenez]

Must say one of the best reviews I’ve seen.

[@Myksgarage]

Thanks for the positive comment!!

[@mahdykhayyamian6167]

Thanks, these personal reviews after using the vehicle for a while is really helpful!

[@Myksgarage]

I'm glad this was helpful. Thank you.

[@niradnagrom2356]

Thank you so much for taking the time to show this vehicle with this trim. Most reviews are for top trim models and not everyone wants those, like me for example, I have to have cloth interior because I get physically ill sitting on leather. Plus you know like the salesman said in the movie "Commando" leather is hot and leather cracks. I really really like how that second row folds up and out of the way to gain access to the third row. That's the best I've seen of any vehicle! Plus that second bench looked humungous as you showed it to us. Looks like 3 adults could be quite comfortable; more so than any other second row bench I've seen. Yeah you really can't get this kind of info building and pricing this on GMC's website so thanks again for your time sharing your real-world experience. I'd also like to add how, with this engine, GM gave consumers a reason to get out of an older Yukon and into a new one. My gripe before this engine was that the newest 5.3 liter gets no more better fuel mileage than my 2002 so why would I want to essentially make a lateral move (no real upgrade) and spend 65k to do it? It just wouldn't make sense, but because of this 3.0L Duramax I no longer have that gripe. And I take really good care of my vehicles and proverbially ride them until the wheels fall off and an inline 6 cylinder diesel is going to make my journey even easier were it pertains to up keep/maintenance. They've already improved this engine since its first offering too. The upgrade makes sense to me now because it actually will be an upgrade. *THANKS AGAIN!*

[@Myksgarage]

Thank you for your insightful comment. I agree with all your points. Best of luck to you!

[@danielramirez6905]

❤❤❤ gotta give it to you. You are the only persons video I’ve seen in regards to the duramax on th Yukon. I’m definitely looking forward to purchasing a Yukon and will be settling for an slt. Yes the Denali is too expensive for what it offers. Heck all trims should have a little more features for the price. Powered tailgates have been around for over a decade now, you would think it’s mandatory like the third brake light IMO. Thanks for the video. Great job.

[@Myksgarage]

I'm glad this helped! Thanks for watching!!

[@Math-zl8kq]

SLE trim is the most interesting trim the only one that can seat 9 peoples. These trucks are getting so expensive I don’t see too many feature missing in the sle.

[@Myksgarage]

Yeah I wish it had the power rear lift gate

[@anthonyksk1861]

sle trim is trash just get the slt if your gonna get a base model it’s not much more expensive

[@aquill1]

​@@anthonyksk1861can't get the 9 seats, that's why don't won't get it.

[@TateTopG777]

You can get 9 seats on any trim but you can't get captains in the middle on the sle

[@afzalshaikh2128]

I stumbled on these video and I’m shocked how spacious this thing is. With a family of 6, this beats the minivan that I have.

[@Myksgarage]

Absolutely!!

[@DbacksFanAZ]

Thanks for the info. Super informative. This and your other video of you hauling your trailer really helped my wife and i decide to purchase a new ‘24 sle diesel. We just got it yesterday. Looking forward to it hauling our family of 8 (ages 1-6 included). Thanks again!! Appreciate the matter of fact and no fluff!!

[@Myksgarage]

Awesome! You'll love your diesel!

[@budlite8207]

My wife driving a 2023 SLT with Ultimate PKG. Stupid mileage with the diesel engine. Like 28.5 mpg on the freeway. Its fast and you cannot here it.

[@Myksgarage]

Yeah that's awesome!

[@JacobStiegel]

Great review, thanks so much for real day to day coverage! Subscribed 😊

[@Myksgarage]

Thanks for watching!!

[@filisemaafu2547]

Thank you! Will be purchasing one soon. What is DEF? Any reason why you sold?

[@rahulrane1658]

Nice review. You should do another follow-up review after another 20000 miles for our benefit 👍

[@Myksgarage]

Absolutely!

[@procyclerepair]

Hey great video! Really appreciate the feedback back. I did want to point out you actually can get the adaptive cruise control in the SLT trim so you dont have to get the Denali trim. But thanks again for the video! 😊

[@Myksgarage]

That must be new, when I ordered mine in 2022 it wasn't an option on the SLT

[@procyclerepair]

@@Myksgarage probably! 👍

[@projectkr71]

Nice mpg - going to get one in trail boss spec, and see how efficient it is for my commute. Thanks for the info Myk.

[@Myksgarage]

Nice! This diesel engine is awesome

[@shanebowe7874]

hey idk if you got it , i have a sliverado with a 3.5 inch lift 33x12.5 tires , very similar to the trail boss and i get around 22mpg highway before mods i got 33-36

[@projectkr71]

Picked it up in December. Added 295/70R18 and a subtle lift on top of the TB factory lift, and S&B intake; AVG 25.8 MPGs right now. @@shanebowe7874

[@hobokoala51]

Good review nice to hear from a real owner.

[@Myksgarage]

Thanhs for the positive feedback!

[@tommahnke]

Thinking of ordering one with Duramax very helpful. Thank you

[@Myksgarage]

You won't regret the diesel, great option!

[@thinker2328]

Have you heard of anyone having issues with the exhaust system? How often do you have to add DEF?

[@Myksgarage]

I add the DEF every 5000 miles

[@bryanphipps9131]

You have a better vehicle with basic operations of everything. Those functions won't fail due to there manual characteristics.

[@Myksgarage]

Yeah good point!

[@azamamer]

Thank You. Planning for a 2022 SLT Diesel with 16k miles. $67k. Is it worth it?

[@Myksgarage]

We have really enjoyed ours, it's been a great vehicle

[@binary132]

How's that rear bench in terms of comfort? That's one thing that put me off the previous gen Suburban -- rear seat is really thin and hard.

[@Myksgarage]

The 3rd row bench comfort has been improved, it's quite comfortable

[@Kenopshi-q7c]

The seats are stiff, and after sitting for over 3 hours, my rear end suffered💀 Better wait for the model year 2025.

[@chrissreef]

Looking at the diesel for a weekend roadtrip vehicle (I drive a commuter and wife wfh). Can the diesel do this or does it really need more daily action to stay healthy? Idk what regen is. Thx!

[@Myksgarage]

It would be fine as an occasional use vehicle, that’s what we used ours for. Regen is when it burns the soot out of the dpf, it just does this on occasion while you’re driving

[@DoubleO7-11]

Any issues with diesel fumes/smells?

[@Myksgarage]

No issues at all with the fumes

[@LBMalvo_MichaelSchwartz]

We have a 2022 Denali and in 2024 it has spent more nights at the dealership (Service Center) than at our home. This Denali Diesel has left us on the side of the road at least a dozen times for several different (major) problems. Of the 10+ vehicles I have owned in my life, it is by far the most expensive and by far the most problematic and basically useless vehicle I can imagine. We would not dream of taking it 20 miles outside of town. It is down on average 35-40% of the time. Yes, we are going to get rid of it soon. Yes, our problems are related primarily to the design flaws of the diesel engine. I have asked GMC repeatedly to either buy it back from us or trade ours for a traditional combustion engine, but apparently we do not meet the requirements. I cannot imagine this Denali not meeting any state's lemon law which may be next on the list, but I've dealt with enough attorneys and litigation to know that is exhausting and I'm likely at the point where just trading it for a different 3 row SUV is the solution. We have been referred to an attorney who specializes in the GMC Diesel issues so they are out there if you want to go down that path.

[@Myksgarage]

If it's as bad as you state it is, I would hire a lemon law attorney, that will solve this real quick!

[@VORTEX-id6iu]

Nice car dude

[@Myksgarage]

👍

[@shannonshowalter3402]

Thanks for the review!

[@Myksgarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@bannoriktech4967]

Hello…. Can you all share thoughts on choosing this GMC over the CHEVY? Both cars seem so similar in everything. I know the 3 GM nameplates (+ the CADY) are on the same platform. Real question is what goes into the decision to choose GMC over the CHEVY ? Trying to make that decision for my family. Thanks 🙏🏽

[@Myksgarage]

The vehicles are identical gmc vs Chevy, I'd say go with the one you can get the best deal on

[@inchlorIentztJiIu]

The 2024 Denali definitely look better than the new refresh in 2025

[@Myksgarage]

You think so?

[@sarudi51980]

I would prefer manually adjustable seats everywhere. First of all, once are set, i rarely change, but if i need to adjust, manual is way faster.

[@Myksgarage]

Yeah good point!

[@BP-ss5ur]

How often do you find yourself adding DEF?

[@Myksgarage]

About every 4-5k miles

[@BP-ss5ur]

Thank you.. great content, very informative.

[@gregoryjefferson6311]

It's insane that ANY SUV over 45K doesn't have a power tailgate . That's just plain GMC price gouging .

[@Myksgarage]

Yeah it's crazy!

[@arthurwasunna1060]

Do you use any kind of diesel fuel additive? Also where do you get your diesel from?

[@Myksgarage]

I am using a diesel fuel additive as I m parking it outside more, it is to keep the the fuel from gelling up in freezing weather. I usually just fill up at the local Chevron station.

[@corpnupe85]

I will most likely trade my 2018 Escalade for this model.

[@Myksgarage]

Yeah it’s a great value

[@gurrenlagann0787]

Mpg? Ive been eyeing up the yukon for a few weeks, and on youtube, I've been seeing 27-33 mpg.

[@Myksgarage]

Yeah I get 28-30 highway

[@germanusa1979]

Did you sold it?

[@Myksgarage]

Yes, a few weeks ago

[@germanusa1979]

@@Myksgarage okay

[@path8817]

2 years and barely 20k miles?! 😂 make the review with logical use of mileage. Make one at 50k. Then I’ll watch it past that point.

[@Myksgarage]

Already sold it so that’s not going to happen