GMC Yukon
The 2026 GMC Yukon presents an average reliability profile, making a thorough pre-purchase inspection crucial.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 15.68 | 12.38 | 14.7 |
| 2025 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 15.68 | 12.38 | 14.7 |
| 2024 | 14 | 20 | 16 | 16.8 | 11.76 | 14.7 |
| 2023 | 14 | 20 | 16 | 16.8 | 11.76 | 14.7 |
| 2022 | 14 | 20 | 16 | 16.8 | 11.76 | 14.7 |
| 2021 | 14 | 20 | 16 | 16.8 | 11.76 | 14.7 |
| 2020 | 14 | 21 | 16 | 16.8 | 11.2 | 14.7 |
| 2019 | 14 | 21 | 16 | 16.8 | 11.2 | 14.7 |
| 2018 | 14 | 21 | 16 | 16.8 | 11.2 | 14.7 |
| 2017 | 14 | 20 | 16 | 16.8 | 11.76 | 14.7 |
| 2016 | 15 | 22 | 17 | 15.68 | 10.69 | 13.84 |
| 2015 | 14 | 20 | 16 | 16.8 | 11.76 | 14.7 |
| 2014 | 13 | 18 | 14 | 18.09 | 13.07 | 16.8 |
| 2013 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 23.52 | 14.7 | 19.6 |
| 2012 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 23.52 | 14.7 | 19.6 |
| 2011 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 23.52 | 14.7 | 19.6 |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | suv | 8 | 6.2 | Premium | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 2025 | suv | 8 | 6.2 | Premium | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 2024 | suv | 8 | 6.2 | Premium | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 2023 | suv | 8 | 6.2 | Premium | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 2022 | suv | 8 | 6.2 | Premium | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 2021 | suv | 8 | 6.2 | Premium | Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 2020 | suv | 8 | 5.3 | Gasoline or E85 | Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2019 | suv | 8 | 5.3 | Gasoline or E85 | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2018 | — | 8 | 6.2 | Premium | Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2017 | — | 8 | 6.2 | Regular | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2016 | suv | 8 | 6.2 | Regular | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 2015 | suv | 8 | 6.2 | Regular | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2014 | suv | 8 | 6.2 | Gasoline or E85 | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2013 | suv | 8 | 6.0 | Regular | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 2012 | suv | 8 | 6.0 | Regular | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 2011 | suv | 8 | 6.0 | Regular | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | pricing | Trim | Series | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | Trim: Denali | Denali | — | — |
| 2024 | Trim: Denali Ultimate | Denali Ultimate | — | — |
| 2023 | Trim: Denali Ultimate | Denali Ultimate | — | — |
| 2022 | Series: XL AT4, Trim: AT4 | AT4 | XL AT4 | — |
| 2021 | Series: XL SLE, Trim: Denali | Denali | XL SLE | — |
| 2020 | Trim: SLE | SLE | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | Base price: $66,200, Trim: SLE | SLE | — | $66,200 |
| 2017 | Base price: $57,425, Trim: SLT | SLT | — | $57,425 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Steering location | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Seat rows | Axles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 8 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 134.1, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 20 | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 4 | 134.1 | 20 | 20 | — | — |
| 2020 | 8 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 116, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 4 | 116 | 20 | 18 | 3 | 2 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | 8 | 4 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 116, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 4 | 116 | 20 | 18 | 3 | 2 |
| 2017 | 7 | 4 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 116, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 4 | 116 | 18 | 18 | 3 | 2 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | 9 | 4 | 479 | 16.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | adaptiveCruiseControl | laneCenteringAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2026 GMC YUKON SUV N/A 4WD | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2025 GMC Yukon SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2024 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2024 GMC Yukon SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2023 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2023 GMC Yukon SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard |
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2022 GMC Yukon SUV 2WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | — |
| 2021 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2021 GMC Yukon SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | optional | — |
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2020 GMC Yukon SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | optional | — |
| 2019 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2019 GMC Yukon SUV RWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2018 GMC Yukon SUV RWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | optional | — |
| 2017 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2017 GMC Yukon SUV RWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | optional | — |
| 2016 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2016 GMC Yukon SUV RWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2015 GMC Yukon SUV RWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2014 GMC Yukon SUV RWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2013 GMC Yukon SUV RWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2012 GMC Yukon SUV 4WD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2011 GMC Yukon SUV 4WD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 GMC Yukon presents an average reliability profile, making a thorough pre-purchase inspection crucial.
2025
The 2025 GMC Yukon presents significant reliability concerns, primarily due to a high incidence of catastrophic engine failures reported at very low mileage.
2024
The 2024 GMC Yukon presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to severe and frequent engine failures reported at low mileage.
2023
The 2023 GMC Yukon earns a below-average reliability verdict due to significant engine concerns.
2022
The 2022 GMC Yukon is rated below average for reliability, primarily due to a significant number of critical engine failures reported at low mileage.
2021
The 2021 GMC Yukon is rated below average for reliability, primarily due to significant concerns with the 6.2L V8 engine's internal components.
2020
The 2020 GMC Yukon earns an 'Average' reliability rating, but significant powertrain concerns, particularly transmission failures around 100,000 miles, warrant careful inspection.
2019
The 2019 GMC Yukon is rated below average for reliability, with significant concerns centering on its **engine** and **powertrain**.
2018
The 2018 GMC Yukon is rated below average for reliability, primarily due to significant recurring engine failures involving AFM lifters and camshafts.
2017
The 2017 GMC Yukon presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant concerns with its **service brakes** and **exterior lighting**.
2016
The 2016 GMC Yukon presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to widespread issues with its **exterior lighting**, specifically the rear LED tail/brake lights, and significant concerns with the **service brakes**.
2015
The 2015 GMC Yukon is rated below average for reliability, with a significant number of recalls and owner complaints.
2014
The 2014 GMC Yukon is a capable, if flawed, full-size SUV.
2013
The 2013 GMC Yukon earns a 'Below Average' reliability verdict, primarily due to widespread dashboard cracking near the airbag and recurring engine concerns.
2012
The 2012 GMC Yukon presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant concerns with dashboard cracking and associated airbag safety issues.
2011
The 2011 GMC Yukon is rated below average for reliability, primarily due to significant safety recalls concerning airbags and widespread dashboard cracking issues.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the GMC Yukon?
Carfocal currently has 16 published Yukon reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 GMC Yukon presents an average reliability profile, making a thorough pre-purchase inspection crucial.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the GMC Yukon reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every GMC Yukon. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 gmc yukon presents an average reliability profile, making a thorough pre-purchase inspection crucial. and the 2026 gmc yukon offers substantial utility for its class. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
16 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the GMC Yukon?
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2011 through 2026.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 16
- Years tracked
- 16
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints