GMC Yukon
Full-size SUV · 2015–2026
Which year to buy
From our video research. NHTSA counts checked 2026-09-24. Tap a year for the details.
- Best record: 2020, then 2018 or 2019 (on 2019-2020, confirm transfer case recall 26V289000 was done)
- Newer design: 2024 is the pick of 2021-2024; with the 6.2L V8, require engine recall 25V274000 paperwork
- Avoid: 2021 (554 complaints, 14 recalls); 2022-2023 only with engine recall proof
- Too new: 2025-2026 already show ~50 engine complaints each and aren't covered by the 6.2L recall
Trim-by-trim features for the Yukon aren't in our data yet; they're added brand by brand. Below: crash ratings, recalls, complaints and EPA fuel economy for every year.
Generations and measurements
Yukon · 2015–2020
Fourth generation (GMTK2)
8-inch touchscreen, column shifter
Yukon XL · 2015–2020
Fourth generation (GMTK2)
8-inch touchscreen, column shifter
Yukon · 2021–2026
Fifth generation (GMTT1)
Independent rear suspension, 3.0L diesel option
Yukon XL · 2021–2026
Fifth generation (GMTT1)
Independent rear suspension, 3.0L diesel option
Apple lists CarPlay for: Yukon 2016–2025 (Apple).
NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | GMC YUKON SUV N/A 4WD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 40 |
| 2026 | GMC YUKON SUV N/A RWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 40 |
| 2026 | GMC YUKON XL SUV N/A 4WD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 35 |
| 2026 | GMC YUKON XL SUV N/A RWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 35 |
| 2025 | GMC Yukon SUV 4WD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 2 | 55 |
| 2025 | GMC Yukon SUV RWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 2 | 55 |
| 2025 | GMC Yukon XL SUV 4WD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 1 | 27 |
| 2025 | GMC Yukon XL SUV RWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 1 | 27 |
| 2024 | GMC Yukon SUV 4WD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 3 | 175 |
| 2024 | GMC Yukon SUV RWD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 3 | 175 |
| 2024 | GMC Yukon XL SUV 4WD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 2 | 70 |
| 2024 | GMC Yukon XL SUV RWD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 2 | 70 |
| 2023 | GMC Yukon SUV 4WD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 4 | 242 |
| 2023 | GMC Yukon SUV 2WD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 4 | 242 |
| 2023 | GMC Yukon XL SUV 4WD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 4 | 218 |
| 2023 | GMC Yukon XL SUV 2WD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 4 | 218 |
| 2022 | GMC Yukon SUV 2WD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 5 | 181 |
| 2022 | GMC Yukon SUV 4WD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 5 | 181 |
| 2022 | GMC Yukon XL SUV 2WD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 169 |
| 2022 | GMC Yukon XL SUV 4WD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 169 |
| 2021 | GMC Yukon SUV 4WD | 4 | Standard | Optional | 13 | 333 |
| 2021 | GMC Yukon SUV 2WD | 4 | Standard | Optional | 13 | 333 |
| 2021 | GMC Yukon XL SUV 4WD | 4 | Standard | Optional | 12 | 227 |
| 2021 | GMC Yukon XL SUV 2WD | 4 | Standard | Optional | 12 | 227 |
| 2020 | GMC Yukon SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 36 |
| 2020 | GMC Yukon SUV RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 36 |
| 2020 | GMC Yukon XL SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 47 |
| 2020 | GMC Yukon XL SUV RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 47 |
| 2019 | GMC Yukon SUV RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 55 |
| 2019 | GMC Yukon SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 55 |
| 2019 | GMC Yukon XL 1500 SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 68 |
| 2019 | GMC Yukon XL 1500 SUV RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 68 |
| 2018 | GMC Yukon SUV RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 69 |
| 2018 | GMC Yukon SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 69 |
| 2018 | GMC Yukon XL 1500 SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 53 |
| 2018 | GMC Yukon XL 1500 SUV RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 53 |
| 2017 | GMC Yukon SUV RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 196 |
| 2017 | GMC Yukon SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 196 |
| 2017 | GMC Yukon Denali SUV RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 12 |
| 2017 | GMC Yukon Denali SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 12 |
| 2017 | GMC Yukon Denali XL 1500 SUV RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 4 |
| 2017 | GMC Yukon Denali XL 1500 SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 151 |
| 2017 | GMC Yukon XL 1500 SUV RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 147 |
| 2017 | GMC Yukon XL 1500 SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 147 |
| 2016 | GMC Yukon SUV RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 269 |
| 2016 | GMC Yukon SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 269 |
| 2016 | GMC Yukon Denali SUV RWD | 4 | Standard | Optional | 5 | 268 |
| 2016 | GMC Yukon Denali SUV 4WD | 4 | Standard | Optional | 5 | 268 |
| 2016 | GMC Yukon Denali XL 1500 SUV RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 498 |
| 2016 | GMC Yukon Denali XL 1500 SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 498 |
| 2016 | GMC Yukon XL 1500 SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 451 |
| 2016 | GMC Yukon XL 1500 SUV RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 451 |
| 2015 | GMC Yukon SUV RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 10 | 547 |
| 2015 | GMC Yukon SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 10 | 547 |
| 2015 | GMC Yukon Denali SUV RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 10 | 606 |
| 2015 | GMC Yukon Denali SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 10 | 606 |
| 2015 | GMC Yukon Denali XL 1500 SUV RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 10 | 978 |
| 2015 | GMC Yukon Denali XL 1500 SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 10 | 978 |
| 2015 | GMC Yukon XL 1500 SUV RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 10 | 840 |
| 2015 | GMC Yukon XL 1500 SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 10 | 840 |
Source: NHTSA.
EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Yukon 2WD | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L |
17–23 |
| 2026 | Yukon 4WD | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L |
16–22 |
| 2026 | Yukon XL 2WD | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L |
16–23 |
| 2026 | Yukon XL 4WD | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L |
16–22 |
| 2025 | Yukon 2WD | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L |
17–23 |
| 2025 | Yukon 4WD | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L |
16–22 |
| 2025 | Yukon XL 2WD | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L |
16–23 |
| 2025 | Yukon XL 4WD | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L |
16–22 |
| 2024 | Yukon 2WD | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L |
16–23 |
| 2024 | Yukon 4WD | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L |
16–22 |
| 2024 | Yukon XL 2WD | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L |
16–23 |
| 2024 | Yukon XL 4WD | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L |
16–22 |
| 2023 | Yukon 2WD | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L |
16–23 |
| 2023 | Yukon 4WD | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L |
16–22 |
| 2023 | Yukon XL 2WD | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L |
16–23 |
| 2023 | Yukon XL 4WD | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L |
16–22 |
| 2022 | Yukon 2WD | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; Stop-Start Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI; Stop-Start |
16–23 |
| 2022 | Yukon 4WD | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; Stop-Start Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI; Stop-Start |
16–22 |
| 2022 | Yukon XL 2WD | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; Stop-Start Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI; Stop-Start |
16–23 |
| 2022 | Yukon XL 4WD | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; Stop-Start Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI; Stop-Start |
16–22 |
| 2021 | Yukon 2WD | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; Stop-Start Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI; Stop-Start Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI |
16–23 |
| 2021 | Yukon 4WD | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; Stop-Start Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI; Stop-Start Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI |
16–22 |
| 2021 | Yukon XL 2WD | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; Stop-Start Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI; Stop-Start Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI |
16–23 |
| 2021 | Yukon XL 4WD | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; Stop-Start Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI; Stop-Start Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI |
16–22 |
| 2020 | Yukon C1500 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI |
17–18 |
| 2020 | Yukon C1500 XL 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI |
17–18 |
| 2020 | Yukon K1500 4WD | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI |
17 |
| 2020 | Yukon K1500 XL 4WD | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI |
16 |
| 2019 | Yukon C1500 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI |
17–18 |
| 2019 | Yukon C1500 XL 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI |
17–18 |
| 2019 | Yukon K1500 4WD | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI |
17 |
| 2019 | Yukon K1500 XL 4WD | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI |
16 |
| 2018 | Yukon C1500 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI |
17–19 |
| 2018 | Yukon C1500 XL 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI |
17–19 |
| 2018 | Yukon K1500 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI |
17–18 |
| 2018 | Yukon K1500 XL 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI |
16–18 |
| 2017 | Yukon C1500 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI |
17–19 |
| 2017 | Yukon C1500 XL 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI |
17–19 |
| 2017 | Yukon K1500 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI |
17–18 |
| 2017 | Yukon K1500 XL 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI |
16–18 |
| 2016 | Yukon C1500 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI |
17–19 |
| 2016 | Yukon C1500 XL 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI |
17–19 |
| 2016 | Yukon K1500 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI |
17–18 |
| 2016 | Yukon K1500 XL 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI |
17–18 |
| 2015 | Yukon C1500 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI |
17–18 |
| 2015 | Yukon C1500 XL 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI |
17–18 |
| 2015 | Yukon K1500 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI |
16–18 |
| 2015 | Yukon K1500 XL 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI |
16–18 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.