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2023 GMC

Yukon XL 2WD

Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L

GMC Yukon XL: best and worst years
2023 GMC Yukon XL 2WD (photo 1 of 2)

Closest available photo (2022 model year); you're viewing the 2023.

2022 photodeathpallie325CC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic 10-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
15 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,650EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
527 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
3/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
6/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
225 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
81 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
76 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
134 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
5,703 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Recalls
4
Owner complaints
181
Reported injuries
13

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE45%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM12%
  • POWER TRAIN11%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM6%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER6%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 265 total.

GMC Yukon XL: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • RQ26001Openopened Jan 16, 2026ENGINE

    Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy

  • EA25007Openopened Oct 23, 2025ENGINE

    Loss of motive power due to engine failure

  • PE25001opened Jan 16, 2025ENGINE

    Loss of motive power due to engine failure

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
Maintenance
1 yr / 12k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.