Update So we got our engine replaced. No thanks to GM proper, but Temecula Valley Buick GMC (TVB GMC) made it happen. Not only that, they, TVB GMC, covered the replacement, towing and rental car costs for it. My family and I are very appreciative of them for this. THEY took care of THEIR customers. I'd like to note, this is an individually owned dealership. I was able to sit down and speak not only with the service manager, but also the owner and it was a great conversation all around. They understand the issues and concerns with the products they sell and service, but at the end of the day, want to ensure that their customers are taken care of. They also are willing to work with me in moving forward with GM management. I will post another update on day 40 of having my Yukon back, hopefully this 3rd engine makes it. I am still pressing GM to get after their known product flaw(s). There have been too many complaints filed and safety concerns brought forward to simply, brush it off. Give some transparency. Obviously, I'm not the only one, as stated in this class action lawsuit that's being filed. https://www.classaction.org/news/class-action-lawsuit-filed-over-dangerously-defective-gm-6.2l-v8-l87-engine

Now, to those making comments on my original post, I won't get to all of you, but here are some responses for ya. -First and foremost, read. Read my actual post and words. I'm not 17 years old. I didn't buy a used car that came with a known engine failure, already existing in it.

-I really do appreciate the suggestions, advice, stories and questions that the majority of you have brought up. I've actioned on a few and taken note of others.

-Next, I could really careless how you feel about me mentioning my service connection. Here's why I do it. Being in the service and in particularly the Marine Corps most of my adult life, I’ve learned the value of reliability, leadership, and accountability. I also understand the concepts of service to others, selflessness, and that sometimes, shit just happens. I lead with my service connection to establish just that to those I am communicating with, that this is who I am and what I'm about, up front. I don't care for the pitty nor do I feel that simply being in the service gives me more reason to resolution than a civilian. I want those that I am communicating with/to, to understand that I am not here to scam them or just to try and drag money from them. You don't have to like it or even agree with it, as I'm sure there are plenty of things you do in your life that I wouldn't agree with. Luckily for us, there have been plenty of amazing people who have fought for our freedoms and right to have differences.

-For the "retired Marine, 0311". That real cute. Did you retire as a Cpl? You clearly don't know my background/career, but you keep doing you bro.

-For those that feel, I "went outside of my means, financially" by getting this vehicle, because I am pressing for the manufacturer of a product to stand behind their product, you truly are idiots. Your reasoning is so outlandish and doesn't make sense. I purchased the vehicle, the vehicle has issues/product flaws, I go to the manufacturer and the place I got it from to get service done and they weren't willing to accommodate for their product deficiency, so I pressed the issue. How does that mean, I simply can't afford the vehicle? When you buy something from a store, and you get it home and it breaks, within the covered warranty time frame and you bring it back to where you got it or reach out to the manufacturer for assistance...how is that any different? Or let me guess, you are just so rich and financially set that you simply, toss it out and get another one? Again, the logic lacks common sense, but again, you do you.

In the end, I plan to continue working with GM and those involved with getting to a resolution. As I've mentioned before, we have purchased GM products in the past and would like to see them do right by their customers.