Forum Discussion

Explorer

Dec 12, 2018

GM SUV Quality opinions wanted. Maybe expedition ecoboost.

I really want some first hand experience with the 2007-2014 and 2015 and up GM Suv's. In my mind right now GM built there best QUALITY suv's from 2000-2006. I think they are far superior to 2007-2014 suv's. I don't know if GM ever fixed some of the issues from 2007-2012 in the later 13 and 14's. (dash cracking, door handles falling off, just very cheap in general plastic. I know they fixed the motor issues with the 07 and 08's. How are the new 2015 + quality and reliability wise? Did they fix some of the cheap plastic? How is the new ecotec motor doing for everybody?

Also I noticed the expedition with ecoboost generally tows about 1,00lbs more than the best GM's. I know these motors are powerful but I also know there are a lot of reliability issues I have seen. Anybody out there towing with the new expeditions with the ecoboost? How are they holding up?

Tow Vehicles

34 Replies

wrktfsh
Explorer
Dec 12, 2018
What are you planning to tow
gbopp
Explorer
Dec 12, 2018
FWIW I had a 97 Suburban, a few years ago I traded it for an 08 Suburban.
The 08 is smoother, quieter and gets (very) slightly better mleage than the 97.
I think the 97 was a better built vehicle, It was very reliable. The 08 had a door handle problem and the dash cracked.

I'm satisfied with the 08 but, when I decide to move up a few years the Expedition will be at the top of my list.
That said, I only tow a utility trailer and mostly use the 08 as a daily driver so, I can't comment on the RV towing ability.
wnjj
Explorer II
Dec 12, 2018
We have a 2014 GMC Yukon XL with a bit over 75k miles without a single issue, interior, exterior or drivetrain. It has the 5.3 flex fuel but it’s only ever run E10.
Lwiddis
Explorer II
Dec 12, 2018
Other than rainfall leaks in the 2007 Tahoe front passenger wheelwell area that the dealer fixed, I’ve had no issues with my 2001, 2007 or 2015 Tahoes. Yes, there is lots of inside plastic but it’s bearable and they all tow my 5200 pound TT ok but I wouldn’t exceed 6000.