Dear Motor Medics, I just purchased a 2021 Yukon with 80k miles. It was a dealer purchase and I did follow your advice and have a neutral third-party shop perform an extensive pre-purchase inspection.
After driving the truck for two months I have already had to replace the brakes and front struts and a driver’s side wheel bearing.
Since I purchased it, my mail has been full of extended warranty offers. Should I think about an extended warranty? It seems like they all are promising different things and they cost a lot of money.
Are my problems just bad luck or are these vehicles known for problems?
Mark in Pipestone, Minnesota Dear Mark, Well, that’s a lot of stuff going on there. The inspection was spot on. We highly recommend one every time and not from where it is being purchased.
As for the problems you have had, they are all common issues at 80k on these but not always. They don’t set off our alarm bells.
The warranties on the other hand do. While there are some exceptional extended warranty companies out there, there are many more that are not so great. A warranty is there to protect you and save you money, but they tend to be expensive and if they won’t pay for a repair when you have a problem then it does you no good. Read the fine print many times and understand what’s covered before committing to one.
Take care, The Motor Medics
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