2026 GMC

Yukon XL 4WD

Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L

GMC Yukon XL: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Drivetrain: 4-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Transmission: Automatic 10-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel: PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl: 8EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Aspiration: Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Start-stop system: YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
MPG City: 14 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
MPG Comb: 16 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel $/yr: $5,150EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
CO₂: 572 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Eco Score: 3/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors: 4NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length: 225 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width: 81 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height: 76 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase: 134 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight: 5,703 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class: Class 2F (7,001 to 8,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

⚠ This model year has a recall advising owners to park outside or away from structures (fire risk). Check with the manufacturer.

Recalls: 3
Owner complaints: 36

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

Backup cameraStandard

Driver assist

Automatic emergency brakingStandard
Blind-spot monitorStandard
Lane-keeping assistStandard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

ENGINE51%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM13%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER11%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE4%
SEATS4%
BACK OVER PREVENTION2%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 45 total.

GMC Yukon XL: best and worst years

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Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice.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.