2021 Yukon XL Denali Ultimate Package* 2 Years Later Review // Worth it?

[@KevinGannets]

Here is my 50k miles later review 🙂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmqzfoWCbrOcq5osi=7A-uK5hjqnROh8XI

[@AllWriteSoft]

When a big guy like you could sit in the third-row seat comfortably like you did. That sealed it for me. I have a son that is just over 6 foot. I want a vehicle to take my whole family and my son's and daughter's friends on road trips. I only have a few years before they finish with college and start their own families. Then I can use it to drive my grandkids around. The cargo space looks like it can handle just about anything. Thanks for taking the time to do a review on a longer period of ownership!

[@KevinGannets]

Glad to hear my video helped! the third row and cargo space are crazy huge you won’t be disappointed 🙂

[@Mathew-vlogs]

I’ve only watched the first minute and I’m super impressed by your editing, and hyped to watch the rest of this video. 👍👍👍

[@DaRealRoachDoggJr]

Please do more car reviews they are seriously very well done. Excellent work.

[@KevinGannets]

I definitely need to make some connections so I can do more, I really enjoy doing it but of course I only have 1 vehicle aha thanks for the feedback glad to hear my hard work was worth it :)

[@chadmark88]

Great video, Kevin . . it's so refreshing to watch one of these ( and I've probably watch 30 different KZbin videos on the Yukon Denali ) by an owner who "tells it like it is" and after two years - YOU know it !!! I hope to buy one this year ( as long as my IRA goes back up ) and your video helped me to "know" what it's like to own and drive it. THANKS for taking the time.

[@KevinGannets]

You’re very welcome! glad to help others who are looking into getting this vehicle. It’s definitely worth your time if you want it 🙂

[@trm1036]

I watched an IPhone SE review in modern day, liked that so I subscribed a few days back. First 30 seconds of this, mind blown, editing, shots, just awesome work. 🏆

[@KevinGannets]

first of all welcome to the channel! secondly, I am so glad to hear that not only you tuned in to a video unrelated to phones but to enjoy it and provide feedback like this is really really awesome and motivating! appreciate the comment thank you so much 😊

[@paulm6481]

Love the review, great job.

[@KevinGannets]

Glad to hear! my phone says you’re subscribed to Doug DeMuro, Jays Garage and other channels so for you to say that means a lot to me I appreciate it :)

[@KevinGannets]

Hey Everyone! few things I forgot to mention • Never had any real problems in 28,843 miles, just did the usual tire rotation, oil change etc • Engine was making a weird high pitch noise at around 25,000 miles but the dealer took care of it under warranty and haven’t had a problem since • The vehicle does feature Apple Car Play and Android Auto • I have the moving center console but because we very rarely use it I completely forgot about it for this review, so if you’re looking to get this vehicle keep in mind you might even forget that option is there so maybe save a few bucks and skip it Sorry about the audio quality, my mic broke and had to use my iPhone and redo all the recording I did over again. Didn’t wanna wait “till I got a new mic” cause then this video would just get pushed back again

[@mattnorman5241]

and you lost a ton of money too

[@KevinGannets]

@@mattnorman5241 I guess? 🥲

[@mattnorman5241]

@@KevinGannets gm aint worth the money every person that has a gm is poor

[@KevinGannets]

@@mattnorman5241 that’s a bold statement! what vehicle brand would you say people with money drive?

[@mattnorman5241]

@@KevinGannets porsche audi bmw benz bentley rolls royce aston martin lambo ferrari mclaren

[@ChaklitTea]

I have 21 SLT and seeing 22 and 23 made me appreciate this one more so many things missing from the newer ones with prices cracking the ceiling

[@KevinGannets]

Things are missing from the newer ones??? like what exactly? I had no idea

[@ChaklitTea]

@@KevinGannets the new infotainment system has google. The rear entertainment is missing navigation, mirroring, screen share. some 22 models were missing heated and ventilated seats, blind zone alert

[@ChaklitTea]

Although 21 suffered from lifter failure (mine included). The 22 removed the dynamic fuel management to prevent lifter failure

[@KevinGannets]

@@ChaklitTea wow that is insane! I haven’t seen or looked into the new models so that was very surprising for me, sounds like I got the right vehicle year in terms of features and pricing (especially since I got mine at a family/friends discount)

[@kevinr5187]

Yes I have a 22 SLT and some options were missing to be installed at a later date....most have been resolved. Love the vehicle and so fortunate to be able to afford one. Prices have gone up since our purchase. Ordered in Mar. of 22 and and it arrived in Jun of 22. Just the other day 4/20/23 we received a $ 1400 check from dealer, called them and they said it was price protection from when we ordered to when we took delivery. I was blown away to say the least. I just wish ours had adaptive cruise, it was not available on SLT at the time we ordered. But we love it crazy big and crazy comfortable.

[@kana6659]

i am soooooo looking forward tp owning one

[@KevinGannets]

One of the greatest SUV's every created you're going to love it

[@Trippingthroughadventures]

Killer man they need to send you more cars to review lol

[@KevinGannets]

I would love that aha that would be awesome and those kinds of videos get a lot of views 😋😋😋

[@Mathew-vlogs]

Amazing! I always loved your car, and now I’m in love with it. Draday sastimasa I love it. 🔥🔥🔥 also, can’t wait to buy this car myself in around 15-20 years when I might be able to afford it. 😂😂😂😂

[@KevinGannets]

Thank You God bless you sir 🙏🏼

[@Mathew-vlogs]

@@KevinGannets God bless you too bro.

[@rogercook9217]

From a UK view . its a stunning suv 💯✌✊👊

[@petaneli]

Hi Kevin .....very honest video about Yukon........could you please let me know how many miles you are able to drive with a full fuel tank?? Thank you.

[@KevinGannets]

On a full tank going straight to the highway after the gas station i’ve hit 400+ miles a few times which is super impressive in my opinion

[@inchlorIentztJiIu]

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

[@lorenzodavis731]

Can you tell me about the exterior lights ?

[@KevinGannets]

@@lorenzodavis731 I don’t know the exact specs of them (don’t have the vehicle anymore) but I can tell you they were very bright and made it easy to see the road in darkness and they all looked very very nice 😊

[@proflashrtist]

So how has it held up if you still own it? Im looking to upgrade from my 2015 XL Denali to a newer 2022. I've kept up on basic maintenance and haven't had any issues. Even drove it completely across the US towing my wifes car. Are the 2022s as reliable?

[@KevinGannets]

I have the 2021 still and am gonna see what the situation is on Financing my current lease. I haven’t had any major problems it’s been super reliable I have almost 50k miles on it currently and the only real issue i’ve had was the battery failing out of the blue (literally one day was fine than the next the auto start started having issues, car was having a hard time starting up, radio was wonky etc) once I replaced the battery at the dealership the car has been working flawlessly ever since (this was about 2 months ago. I guess the battery being 3 years old in Floridas weather/humidity was the cause? that’s what a few of my friends said was possible) Would totally recommend the 2022 if it’s the same as my 2021 because this thing has been fantastic! so much in fact i’m thinking of buying her out because a new one is like $120,000 lmao

[@HopefulElect144NYC]

Beautiful Vehicle im going to Get this for me and my Family it's 6 of us soon to be 7

[@KevinGannets]

it seats 7 comfortably even with the captain chairs for the 2nd row so you’re going to love it! what color combo are you looking to get?

[@HopefulElect144NYC]

@KevinGannets Yes your absolutely right my friend. A nice Blue or Black Color Exterior and the Interior Black Color as well.

[@adl-2]

Thanks for honesty review Am little confused between Denali snd qx80 ? Which one would you recommend it?

[@KevinGannets]

i’ve personally never driven a qx80 so I can’t say for certain, but in my subjective opinion I think the Yukon looks nicer. Can’t really speak on anything else unfortunately.

[@adl-2]

@@KevinGannets Thanks

[@stevechimelski4557]

This Yukon XL has 50% more cargo space than the QX80 and the GMC has way more features.

[@telliesmith9825]

It's nice 4sho

[@KevinGannets]

thanks! 🤓

[@Kenopshi-q7c]

The only con I could think of is the seat lacks thigh support ( too short) 😢

[@Kenopshi-q7c]

To people who do not need the trunk space, I will recommend X7. You will get a more luxurious seating and driving experience for the same price.I traded in my X7 after realizing I needed more trunk space for strollers😂

[@KevinGannets]

@@Kenopshi-q7c I have a twin stroller and after putting it in the trunk we barely have room for anything else lol

[@stevechimelski4557]

@@Kenopshi-q7c I have the 2022 BMW X7 and it is too small. I am getting the 2024 GMC Yukon XL Denali Ulyimate or the 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV Sport Platinum, mainly because they have over 50% MORE cargo space than the X7.

[@stevechimelski4557]

Not an Ultimate. The Denali Ultimate was introduced in 2023. This is just a Yukon XL with Denali trim

[@KevinGannets]

yeah there's some kind of confusion on my part cause my window sticker says ultimate package but people are saying the ultimate didn't come out till 2023 not sure why that is

[@proflashrtist]

Denali Ultimate was released in Fall of 2022. Not 2023.

[@stranarn1]

Hehehe Yeah , I can understand U mate , but never afford a SUV like this , not now anyway 🤣😘🤪❤️👍

[@sonataq14]

This is not an Ultimate. Change the title of his video.

[@KevinGannets]

why does my window sticker say Ultimate?

[@KevinGannets]

@@sonataq14 my vehicle definitely has 22 inch rims and the I just looked at the window sticker it says 2021 Yukon Denali Ultimate Package so I dont know what to tell ya buddy. Maybe the New Ultimates have newer better options but mines definitely says ultimate

[@sonataq14]

The dealer may have labeled it as an ultimate package compared to others (not knowing that a branded "Ultimate" trim level was coming out in 2 years), but it is not the actual Ultimate trim package. If you went to trade it in today, there isn't a dealer in the country that would label yours as an "Ultimate" model.

[@KevinGannets]

@@sonataq14 Well it's a good thing I'm not trading it in so that wouldn't matter to me. And if the dealer labeled it wrong so beit but I just did a Google search and the 2021's did have an ultimate package available so maybe it's not in the title of the vehicle but it's definitely an Ultimate "package" pretty cool to think about

[@sonataq14]

@KevinGannets I think you are correct in saying that it is/was the ultimate "package". However it is not the branded Ultimate "trim level". That would be the difference.