I have to say there's nothing worse than owning a car with a problem and you cannot find a fix. Ever since I hit an awful pothole coming out of the Lincoln Tunnel on the New Jersey side, my Volkswagen has not been the same even after an all-new set of tires and two new wheels. It sucks.
So when I hear about buyers of all-new 2015 and 2016 General Motors' full-size sport-utility vehicles dealing with complete nonsense, it grinds my gears. According to reports and complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), owners are not getting solutions to their problems with their new rides.
While service centers have tried rebalancing tires, inserting foam into the headliners and even fixing roof bows, their efforts range from not successful to temporary success. Essentially, there hasn't been a solution this problem that creates vibrations and buffeting over 35 mph.
In some cases it's so bad for occupants that they become dizzy or experience headaches.
We hope there's a creative solution soon and that if you're a buyer experiencing problems, you start looking into lemon laws. This is something that should not be tolerated on a 2015 or 2016 model year product.
**Read ALL about the situation, click "Read Article" below and see the NHTSA complaints HERE and HERE!Online forums and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) complaints database are flooded with posts alleging that GM’s full-size SUVs, including the Chevy Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Yukon and Cadillac Escalade, all exhibit the same off-putting traits: unexplainable wind buffeting and vibration. Many of the complaints allege that these problems also affect the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra.
AutoGuide.com was first made aware of the issue when Daryl Watkins, the owner of a 2016 GMC Yukon XL Denali, alerted us by e-mail. “I am the new owner of a 2016 GMC Yukon XL Denali,” Watkins said. “Imagine the sound/feel when a window is cracked riding down the road except it occurring when all windows are up and at all speeds above 35mph.”
Along with the buffeting, a vibration can be felt inside the cabin. According to many of those affected, the sensation gets worse when the vehicle switches into V4 mode, as these engines are equipped with cylinder deactivation...
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