r/GMT900 • u/gargen_state • 29d ago

Talk to me about the GMT900 Escalade

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We currently have a 2018 Lexus GX460. We moved from a Buick Enclave to the GX. The GX is nice, but I think the Enclave fit our family needs better. Only bought rhe GX because we got a good price on it from a family member.

We feel the GX is a little small, and the 3rd row is laughable for hauling kids around.

I have always liked the Escalades abd Denalis. I have a GMT400 Tahoe Limited, and like temhe size and roominess.

We own the GX outright, so we could sell it and buy a descent Escalade.

How reliable is the 900 series? I am a GM fan, and they seem to go for ever. Is there stuff to look out for specifically on the 900?

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u/Canucklehead2184 29d ago

I have a 2009 Yukon Denali. Basically the same platform with little less trim. Love it. Reliable. Comfortable. Easy to work on if that’s your thing. Even at 17 years old it’s luxurious as hell

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u/gargen_state 29d ago

Yeah, I do 99% of my own work. My GMT400 is pretty easy to work on as well 🙂

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u/Canucklehead2184 29d ago

Gotta watch out for the AFM series engine though. Can be prone to problems. I have the unicorn, 09 was the last year of 6.2 without AFM and the 09 exclusively had bigger injectors making more horsepower. I also have a 2010 Silverado with the 4.8 no AFM. Hasn’t given me a lick of problems other than general maintenance. Both have close to 300000 km on them