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2010 GMC YUKON / YUKON DENALI / YUKON XL / YUKON XL DENALI


New for 2010

Please see separate release for Yukon Hybrid / Yukon Denali Hybrid.



Model Lineup

Yukon

Engines

Transmission

 

Vortec
5.3L V-8 (LMG)

Vortec
5.3L V-8 (LC9)

Vortec
6.2L V-8 (L94)

6-spd auto
(Hydra-Matic 6L80)

Yukon

o (2WD)

s (2WD)

-

s

Yukon Denali

s (4WD)

-

s

s

Yukon XFE

-

s

-

s

Yukon XL

Engines

Transmissions

 

Vortec 5.3L V-8 (LMG)

Vortec 5.3L V-8 (LC9)

Vortec
6.0L V-8 (L96)

Vortec
6.2L V-8 (L9H)

Vortec
6.2L V-8 (L9H)

6-spd auto
(Hydra-Matic 6L80)

6-spd auto
(Hydra-Matic 6L90)

Yukon XL 1500

S
(2WD)

s
(4WD)

-

o

-

s

-

Yukon XL 2500

-

-

s

-

-

-

s

Yukon XL Denali

-

-

-

-

s
(AWD)

s

-

Key:

Standard

s

Optional

o

Not available

-

See 2009 for complete Press Release.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Overview

Models:

GMC Yukon, Yukon XL 1500 and Yukon XL 2500; Yukon Denali and Yukon XL Denali

Body style / driveline:

4-door sport utility, front-engine, 2WD or 4WD or AWD Denali

Construction:

Body on frame

EPA vehicle class:

Full-size sport utility

Manufacturing locations:

Arlington, Texas

Key competitors:

Ford Expedition, Ford Expedition XL, Toyota Sequoia, Nissan Armada

Engines

 

Vortec 5.3L V-8 FlexFuel
(LMG)

Vortec 5.3L V-8 FlexFuel
(LC9)

Vortec 6.0L V-8 FlexFuel
(L96)

Type:

5.3L V-8

5.3L V-8

6.0L V-8

Displacement (cc / cu in):

5328 / 325

5328 / 325

5967 / 364

Bore & stroke (mm / in):

96 x 92 /
3.78 x 3.62

96 x 92 /
3.78 x 3.62

101.6 x 92 /
4.00 x 3.62

Block material:

Cast iron

Cast aluminum

Cast aluminum

Cylinder head material:

Cast aluminum

Cast aluminum

Cast aluminum

Valvetrain:

Overhead valve, two valves per cylinder, variable valve timing, Active Fuel Management

Overhead valve, two valves per cylinder, variable valve timing, Active Fuel Management

Overhead valve, two valves per cylinder, variable valve timing, Active Fuel Management

Ignition system:

Coil-near-plug ignition, extended life spark plugs, low resistance spark plug wires

Coil-near-plug ignition, extended life spark plugs, low resistance spark plug wires

Coil-near-plug ignition, extended life spark plugs, low resistance spark plug wires

Fuel delivery:

Sequential fuel injection

Sequential fuel injection

Sequential fuel injection

Compression ratio:

9.9:1

9.9:1

9.6:1

Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm):

Yukon:
320 / 239 @ 5200* (gas)
Yukon XL:
310 / 231 @ 5200* (gas)
Yukon and Yukon XL:
326 / 243 @ 5300* (E85)

Yukon:
320 / 239 @ 5200* (gas)
Yukon XL:
310 / 231 @ 5200* (gas)
Yukon and Yukon XL:
326 / 243 @ 5300* (E85)

352 / 262 @ 5400*

Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):

335 / 454 @ 4400* (gas)
350 / 475 @ 4400* (E85)

335 / 454 @ 4400* (gas)
350 / 475 @ 4400* (E85)

382 / 518 @ 4200*

Fuel:

Regular unleaded or E85

Regular unleaded or E85

Regular unleaded or E85

Maximum engine speed (rpm):

6000

6000

6000

Emissions controls:

Close-coupled catalytic converter, 58X ignition, returnless fuel rail, fast-response O² sensor

Close-coupled catalytic converter, 58X ignition, returnless fuel rail, fast-response O² sensor

Close-coupled catalytic converter, 58X ignition, returnless fuel rail, fast-response O² sensor

Estimated fuel consumption:

     

Mi/imp.gal (city / hwy / combined)

2WD: 20 / 29 / 23
4WD: 20 / 30 / 23

20 / 29 / 23

TBD

L/100km (city / hwy / combined)

2WD: 14.4 / 9.6 / 12.2
4WD: 14.4 / 9.5 / 12.2

14.4 / 9.6 / 12.2

TBD

Engines (cont'd)

 

Vortec 6.2L V-8 FlexFuel
(L94)

Vortec 6.2L V-8 FlexFuel
(L9H)

Type:

6.2L V-8

6.2L V-8

Displacement (cc / cu in):

6162 / 376

6162 / 376

Bore & stroke (mm / in):

103.25 x 92.0 / 4.06 x 3.62

103.25 x 92.0 / 4.06 x 3.62

Block material:

Cast aluminum

Cast aluminum

Cylinder head material:

Cast aluminum

Cast aluminum

Valvetrain:

Overhead valve, two valves per cylinder, variable valve timing Active Fuel Management

Overhead valve, two valves per cylinder, variable valve timing

Ignition system:

Coil-near-plug ignition, extended lifespark plugs, low resistance spark plug wires

Coil-near-plug ignition, extended life spark plugs, low resistance spark plug wires

Fuel delivery:

Sequential fuel injection

Sequential fuel injection

Compression ratio:

10.4:1

10.5:1

Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm):

403 / 301 @ 5700*

403 / 301 @ 5700*

Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):

417 / 565 @ 4300*

417 / 565 @ 4300*

Fuel:

Premium recommended, but not required; or E85

Premium recommended, but not required; or E85

Maximum engine speed (rpm):

6000

6000

Emissions controls:

Close-coupled catalytic converter, 58X ignition, returnless fuel rail, fast-response O² sensor

Close-coupled catalytic converter, 58X ignition, returnless fuel rail, fast-response O² sensor

Estimated fuel consumption:

   

Mi/imp.gal (city / hwy / combined)

18 / 28 / 22

16 / 27 / 20

L/100km (city / hwy / combined)

15.3 / 10.1 / 13.0

17.5 / 10.6 / 14.4

Transmissions

 

Hydra-Matic 6L80

Hydra-Matic 6L90

Type

6-spd automatic

6-spd automatic

Gear ratios (:1):

   

First:

4.03

4.03

Second:

2.36

2.36

Third:

1.53

1.53

Fourth:

1.15

1.15

Fifth:

0.85

0.85

Sixth:

0.67

0.67

Reverse:

3.06

3.06

Final drive ratio:

3.08 or 3.42

3.73

Chassis / Suspension

Front:

Independent, coil over shock; Autoride real-time damping (opt.)

Rear:

5-link with coil springs ( Yukon and Yukon XL 1500); multi-leaf springs (Yukon XL 2500)

Traction assist:

All-speed traction control

Steering type:

Power-assisted rack-and-pinion

Steering ratio:

Yukon and Yukon XL 1500, Denali: 17.75:1
Yukon XL 2500: TBD

Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock:

Yukon and Yukon XL 1500, Denali: 3
Yukon XL 2500: TBD

Turning circle, curb-to-curb (m / ft):

Yukon, Denali : 11.9 / 39.04
Yukon XL 1500, Yukon XL Denali : 13.1 / 43.0
Yukon XL 2500: 13.8 / 45.3

Brakes

Type:

Four-wheel disc, four-wheel ABS (Yukon and Yukon XL 1500); four-wheel disc, four-wheel ABS with hydroboost (Yukon XL 2500)

Rotor diameter x thickness (mm / in):

front: 330 x 30 / 13.0 x 1.18 (1500, Denali models)
rear: 345 x 20 / 13.5 x 0.79 (1500, Denali models)

Wheels / Tires

Wheel size and type:

16 x 6.5-inch, 8-lug (Yukon XL 2500 fleet)
17 x 7.5-inch machined cast aluminum
17 x 7.5-inch machined forged aluminum, 8-lug (Yukon XL 2500)
18 x 8.0-inch polished aluminum (Yukon XFE)
20 x 8.5-inch polished aluminum
20 x 8.5-inch chrome-clad aluminum

Tires:

LT245/75R16E all-season, blackwall (Yukon XL 2500)
LT245/75R16E on-/off-road, blackwall (Yukon XL 2500)
P265/70R17 blackwall Bridgestone all-season radial
LT265/70R17 on-/off-road, radial (Yukon XL 2500)
P265/65R18 blackwall AL2 (Yukon XFE)
P265/65R18-112S all-season radial
P275/55R20 blackwall Bridgestone all-season radial

Dimensions

Exterior

 

Yukon / Denali

Yukon XL / XL Denali

Wheelbase (mm / in):

2946 / 116

3302 / 130.0

Overall length (mm / in):

5130 / 202.0

5648 / 222.4

Overall width (mm / in):

2007 / 79.0

2010 / 79.1

Overall height (mm / in):

2WD: 1954 / 76.9
4WD: 1955 / 77.0
Denali: 1927 / 75.9

2WD: 1950 / 76.8
4WD: 1962 / 77.2
Denali: 1962 / 77.2

Track (mm / in):

front: 1732 / 68.2
rear: 1702 / 67.0

front: 1732 / 68.2
rear: 1702 / 67.0

Minimum ground clearance (mm / in):

228 / 9.0

2WD: 226 / 8.9
4WD: 234 / 9.2
Denali: 236 / 9.3

Step-in height (mm / in):

2WD: 553 / 21.8
4WD: 559 / 22.0
Denali AWD: 556 / 21.9

2WD: 556 / 21.9
4WD: 563 / 22.2
Denali AWD: 563 / 22.2

Ground to top of load floor (mm / in):

2WD: 805 / 31.7
4WD: 802 / 31.6
Denali AWD: 801 / 31.5

2WD: 807 / 31.8
4WD: 829 / 32.6
Denali AWD: 828 / 32.6

Approach angle (deg):

2WD: 17.16
4WD: 17.21
Denali AWD: 16.02

2WD: 17.04
4WD: 16.91
Denali AWD: 15.9

Departure angle (deg):

2WD: 21.9
4WD: 21.74
Denali AWD: 21.65

2WD: 20.45
4WD: 20.93
Denali AWD: 21.95

Base curb weight (kg / lb)

TBD

TBD

Weight distribution (% front / rear):

52 / 48

51 / 49

Interior

 

Yukon / Denali

Yukon XL / XL Denali

Headroom (mm / in):

first row: 1023 / 40.3
second row: 995 / 39.2
third row: 963 / 37.9

first row: 1023 / 40.3
second row: 978 / 38.5
third row: 967 / 38.1

Legroom (mm / in):

first row: 1049 / 41.3
second row: 991 / 39.0
third row: 649 / 25.6

first row: 1049 / 41.3
second row: 1002 / 39.5
third row: 887 / 34.9

Shoulder room (mm / in):

first row: 1658 / 65.3
second row: 1657 / 65.2
third row: 1567 / 61.7

first row: 1658 / 65.3
second row: 1657 / 65.2
third row: 1643 / 64.7

Hip room (mm / in):

first row: 1635 / 64.4
second row: 1539 / 60.6
third row: 1246 / 49.1

first row: 1635 / 64.4
second row: 1570 / 61.8
third row: 1254 / 49.4

Note: three-passenger bench and two-passenger bucket seats standard or optional depending on the model.

Capacities

 

Yukon / Denali

Yukon XL / XL Denali

Seating capacity (9 total):

first row: 2 / 3
second row: 2 / 3
third row: 3

first row: 2 / 3
second row: 2 / 3
third row: 3

EPA interior volume (L / cu ft):

3084 / 108.9

3891 / 137.4

Cargo volume (L / cu ft)

3084 / 108.9
(behind 1st row, 2nd row folded, no 3rd row)
1708 / 60.3
(behind 2nd row no 3rd row)
478 / 16.9
(behind 3rd row)

3891 / 137.4
(behind 1st row, 2nd row folded, no 3rd row)
2548 / 90
(behind 2nd row, no 3rd row)
1297 / 45.8
(behind 3rd row)

GVWR: (kg / lb):

2WD: 3220 / 7100
4WD: 3311 / 7300
Denali AWD: 3311 / 7300

1500 2WD: 3265 / 7200
1500 4WD: 3966 / 7400
2500 2WD: 3901 / 8600
2500 4WD: 3901 / 8600
Denali AWD: 3966 / 7400

Payload, base (kg / lb):

TBD

TBD

Maximum trailer towing maximum (kg / lb):

2WD: 3901 / 8600
4WD: 3719 / 8200
Denali AWD: 3674 / 8100

2WD: 3674 / 8100
4WD: 3629 / 8000
Denali AWD: 3538 / 7800

Fuel tank (L / imp.gal):

98 / 22

119 / 26.1 (1500 & Denali)
148 / 33 (2500)

*SAE certified.

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