Yukon vs. Suburban
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OOOOps- I got those confused again- you are 100% right the GMT800 is the new chassis and the GMT400 is the old one. I am sorry about that. Randy > If I read this right, it looks like you are saying the new ‘00 models are > based on the GMT400 chassis. Actually, the GMT400 chassis is the one that > is phasing out and has been in production for around 10 years or so. The > new chasis which the ‘00 Silverardo PU’s are based on is the new GMT800 > platform, this is what the new Yukon’s are based on. > Pepp
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->You probably picked a poor time to ask this question since GM is >overhauling these vehicles and there are combinations of ‘99, ‘00 of >both old and new designs. Some of the new stuff is not on the dealer’s >showrooms yet. >For ‘99 and earlier models: >Tahoe/Yukon – same vehicle – based on the 1/2T short WB truck chassis >(std cab/short box) 5.7L V8 powered. Tahoe has a 2dr version that >GMC did not pick up. The 4dr version sports a 4 x 6 cargo area when >the rear seats are folded. The standard features list for the Tahoe >is long and the options are few. The Denali is a tricked up Yukon with a >different grill – fender flares – and all of the options at only $43,000 >and change. >Suburban – same name both brands. Built on the long WB truck chassis, >offered in either 1/2 or 3/4T models. 5.7L or 7.4L or Diesel >powerplants. Optional third row seating means room for 8-9 with gear or >a 4×8′ cargo area with the rear seats folded. The Burb is about 20" >longer bumper to bumper than the Tahoe/Yukon. The 3/4T model has better >brakes and different transmission and full floating rear axle. >For ‘00 >Tahoe offered in LT and LTD versions only – same frame and body as the >’99. GM called this a "carry over" model. Later this spring it will >change to the new design based on the new GMT400 chassis used on the >Silverado PUs. Added will be coil springs in the rear for a softer ride, >a third seat, 4 wheel disc brakes, stiffer frame, different seats, >better front crush zone, and different engines. There will be three trim >levels the lowest has the 4800 powerplant while the LS and LT include >the upgraded 5300. They also get the new transmissions with the >"Tow/Haul" mode. Gone is the lever action 4WD system – called InstaTrac. >Yukon- the first new design to be released could be in showrooms now. >See comments above for the new changes. By the end of the year the >Tahoe/Yukon will again be the same rig. >Suburban/Yukon XL – for ‘00. Same changes as the Yukon the new rig will >sit on the long WB GMT400 chassis 1/2 or 3/4 Ton. Look to see the >Suburban nameplate first. Powerplants are the 5300 and 6000. >The various websites (www.gmc.com and www.chevrolet.com) have more >information on these units. >> Except lenght, seats listed before, the Tahoe spare tire is under the >car >> and inside (why ???) in the Burb. >message >> > Are there any significant differences between the Yukon and the >Suburban >> > other than length & wheelbase? What are the pros and cons of each >as >> > compared to the other? Does one come with more options that the >other? >> > Danny Cazier >Before you buy.
Before you buy.
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Fuel Tank size.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Except lenght, seats listed before, the Tahoe spare tire is under the car > and inside (why ???) in the Burb. message > Are there any significant differences between the Yukon and the Suburban > other than length & wheelbase? What are the pros and cons of each as > compared to the other? Does one come with more options that the other? > Danny Cazier
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>Fuel Tank size.
That is one of my concerns when it comes to deciding which new tow vehicle(truck not SUV) to go with. I am in the market for a 2500 x-cab 4WD(for reasons I do not want to state… no 3500 or longbed is not an option) and one of my needs is substantial fuel capacity. Let’s face it, towing or hauling decent sized loads doesn’t do much to help MPG, and with a 26 gallon tank, the fuel signs can become your best friend when heading out in the middle of nowhere on the way to your destination. Although I don’t appreciate the truck makers merely leapfrogging the others in order to say "we’re better", both Ford(29gallon) and Dodge(34gallon), have one upped GM in the 2500 ex-cab shortbed arena, and it’s gonna be hard to be faithful to GM when it comes time to buy. I know of all the aftermarket tanks, but I don’t wanna have to fuss with all that, I’d rather make you guys suffer through my whinning. Okay, now I can come down off my personal rant box. Andrew
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If I read this right, it looks like you are saying the new ‘00 models are based on the GMT400 chassis. Actually, the GMT400 chassis is the one that is phasing out and has been in production for around 10 years or so. The new chasis which the ‘00 Silverardo PU’s are based on is the new GMT800 platform, this is what the new Yukon’s are based on. Pepp – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >You probably picked a poor time to ask this question since GM is >overhauling these vehicles and there are combinations of ‘99, ‘00 of >both old and new designs. Some of the new stuff is not on the dealer’s >showrooms yet. >For ‘99 and earlier models: >Tahoe/Yukon – same vehicle – based on the 1/2T short WB truck chassis >(std cab/short box) 5.7L V8 powered. Tahoe has a 2dr version that >GMC did not pick up. The 4dr version sports a 4 x 6 cargo area when >the rear seats are folded. The standard features list for the Tahoe >is long and the options are few. The Denali is a tricked up Yukon with a >different grill – fender flares – and all of the options at only $43,000 >and change. >Suburban – same name both brands. Built on the long WB truck chassis, >offered in either 1/2 or 3/4T models. 5.7L or 7.4L or Diesel >powerplants. Optional third row seating means room for 8-9 with gear or >a 4×8′ cargo area with the rear seats folded. The Burb is about 20" >longer bumper to bumper than the Tahoe/Yukon. The 3/4T model has better >brakes and different transmission and full floating rear axle. >For ‘00 >Tahoe offered in LT and LTD versions only – same frame and body as the >’99. GM called this a "carry over" model. Later this spring it will >change to the new design based on the new GMT400 chassis used on the >Silverado PUs. Added will be coil springs in the rear for a softer ride, >a third seat, 4 wheel disc brakes, stiffer frame, different seats, >better front crush zone, and different engines. There will be three trim >levels the lowest has the 4800 powerplant while the LS and LT include >the upgraded 5300. They also get the new transmissions with the >"Tow/Haul" mode. Gone is the lever action 4WD system – called InstaTrac. >Yukon- the first new design to be released could be in showrooms now. >See comments above for the new changes. By the end of the year the >Tahoe/Yukon will again be the same rig. >Suburban/Yukon XL – for ‘00. Same changes as the Yukon the new rig will >sit on the long WB GMT400 chassis 1/2 or 3/4 Ton. Look to see the >Suburban nameplate first. Powerplants are the 5300 and 6000. >The various websites (www.gmc.com and www.chevrolet.com) have more >information on these units. > Except lenght, seats listed before, the Tahoe spare tire is under the >car > and inside (why ???) in the Burb. >message > > Are there any significant differences between the Yukon and the >Suburban > > other than length & wheelbase? What are the pros and cons of each >as > > compared to the other? Does one come with more options that the >other? > > Danny Cazier >Before you buy.
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says… > Are there any significant differences between the Yukon and the Suburban > other than length & wheelbase? What are the pros and cons of each as > compared to the other? Does one come with more options that the other?
Other than the extra sheet metal they are about the same. The Suburban does have a 3/4 Ton version and some related HD options that would not be available on the Yukon/Denali
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Besides that, nothing looks better pulling a Ranger bass boat than a Suburban!
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Except lenght, seats listed before, the Tahoe spare tire is under the car and inside (why ???) in the Burb. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Are there any significant differences between the Yukon and the Suburban > other than length & wheelbase? What are the pros and cons of each as > compared to the other? Does one come with more options that the other? > Danny Cazier
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You probably picked a poor time to ask this question since GM is overhauling these vehicles and there are combinations of ‘99, ‘00 of both old and new designs. Some of the new stuff is not on the dealer’s showrooms yet. For ‘99 and earlier models: Tahoe/Yukon – same vehicle – based on the 1/2T short WB truck chassis (std cab/short box) 5.7L V8 powered. Tahoe has a 2dr version that GMC did not pick up. The 4dr version sports a 4 x 6 cargo area when the rear seats are folded. The standard features list for the Tahoe is long and the options are few. The Denali is a tricked up Yukon with a different grill – fender flares – and all of the options at only $43,000 and change. Suburban – same name both brands. Built on the long WB truck chassis, offered in either 1/2 or 3/4T models. 5.7L or 7.4L or Diesel powerplants. Optional third row seating means room for 8-9 with gear or a 4×8′ cargo area with the rear seats folded. The Burb is about 20" longer bumper to bumper than the Tahoe/Yukon. The 3/4T model has better brakes and different transmission and full floating rear axle. For ‘00 Tahoe offered in LT and LTD versions only – same frame and body as the ‘99. GM called this a "carry over" model. Later this spring it will change to the new design based on the new GMT400 chassis used on the Silverado PUs. Added will be coil springs in the rear for a softer ride, a third seat, 4 wheel disc brakes, stiffer frame, different seats, better front crush zone, and different engines. There will be three trim levels the lowest has the 4800 powerplant while the LS and LT include the upgraded 5300. They also get the new transmissions with the "Tow/Haul" mode. Gone is the lever action 4WD system – called InstaTrac. Yukon- the first new design to be released could be in showrooms now. See comments above for the new changes. By the end of the year the Tahoe/Yukon will again be the same rig. Suburban/Yukon XL – for ‘00. Same changes as the Yukon the new rig will sit on the long WB GMT400 chassis 1/2 or 3/4 Ton. Look to see the Suburban nameplate first. Powerplants are the 5300 and 6000. The various websites (www.gmc.com and www.chevrolet.com) have more information on these units. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Except lenght, seats listed before, the Tahoe spare tire is under the car > and inside (why ???) in the Burb. message > Are there any significant differences between the Yukon and the Suburban > other than length & wheelbase? What are the pros and cons of each as > compared to the other? Does one come with more options that the other? > Danny Cazier
Before you buy.
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A couple of things: The 5300 is standard on Suburban but optional on Tahoe. There’s a 3/4 ton burb with a 6000 engine. There is a USEABLE third seat in the burb (sorry GM, nice try with the 8 passenger Tahoe). No functional/mechanical differences, lot’s of topical differences such as available captains chairs in the burb. Ken. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> To clarify that question . . . I’m having kind of a brain cramp right > now, but I believe that Yukon must be the GMC equivalent of what I > intended to ask about (not that it really makes any difference). The > one I meant to ask about I’m thinking is the Chevy Tahoe vs. the > Suburban. > Now that prompts another question, how do a GMC Denali and Yukon differ? > So many questions . . . > Danny Cazier
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The factor that decided me in favor of the Suburban was the ability to carry four foot by eight foot sheets of plywood or drywall. With the three quarter ton version you can carry lots of them. Earle Horton Fort Collins/Silverton, Colorado – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Are there any significant differences between the Yukon and the Suburban > other than length & wheelbase? What are the pros and cons of each as > compared to the other? Does one come with more options that the other? > Danny Cazier
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Are there any significant differences between the Yukon and the Suburban other than length & wheelbase? What are the pros and cons of each as compared to the other? Does one come with more options that the other? Danny Cazier
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To clarify that question . . . I’m having kind of a brain cramp right now, but I believe that Yukon must be the GMC equivalent of what I intended to ask about (not that it really makes any difference). The one I meant to ask about I’m thinking is the Chevy Tahoe vs. the Suburban. Now that prompts another question, how do a GMC Denali and Yukon differ? So many questions . . . Danny Cazier
