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Archives:
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002 - Yukon
2002 - Yukon XL
2001 - Yukon
2001 - Yukon XL
2000 (not offered)
1999 - Yukon
1999 - GMC Suburban
1998 - Yukon
1998 - GMC Suburban
1997 - Yukon
1997 - GMC Suburban
1996 - Yukon
1996 - GMC Suburban
Please see separate release for Yukon Hybrid / Yukon Denali Hybrid.
Yukon |
Engines |
Transmission | ||
Vortec |
Vortec |
Vortec |
6-spd auto | |
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 |
Vortec |
Vortec |
6-spd auto |
6-spd auto | |
Yukon XL 1500 |
S |
s |
- |
o |
- |
s |
- |
Yukon XL 2500 |
- |
- |
s |
- |
- |
- |
s |
Yukon XL Denali |
- |
- |
- |
- |
s |
s |
- |
Key:
Standard |
s |
Optional |
o |
Not available |
- |
See 2009 for complete Press Release.
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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 |
Vortec 5.3L V-8 FlexFuel |
Vortec 6.0L V-8 FlexFuel | |
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 / |
96 x 92 / |
101.6 x 92 / |
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: |
Yukon: |
352 / 262 @ 5400* |
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm): |
335 / 454 @ 4400* (gas) |
335 / 454 @ 4400* (gas) |
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: |
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Mi/imp.gal (city / hwy / combined) |
2WD: 20 / 29 / 23 |
20 / 29 / 23 |
TBD |
L/100km (city / hwy / combined) |
2WD: 14.4 / 9.6 / 12.2 |
14.4 / 9.6 / 12.2 |
TBD |
Engines (cont'd)
Vortec 6.2L V-8 FlexFuel |
Vortec 6.2L V-8 FlexFuel | |
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 |
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock: |
Yukon and Yukon XL 1500, Denali: 3 |
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (m / ft): |
Yukon, Denali : 11.9 / 39.04 |
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) |
Wheels / Tires
Wheel size and type: |
16 x 6.5-inch, 8-lug (Yukon XL 2500 fleet) |
Tires: |
LT245/75R16E all-season, blackwall (Yukon XL 2500) |
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 |
2WD: 1950 / 76.8 |
Track (mm / in): |
front: 1732 / 68.2 |
front: 1732 / 68.2 |
Minimum ground clearance (mm / in): |
228 / 9.0 |
2WD: 226 / 8.9 |
Step-in height (mm / in): |
2WD: 553 / 21.8 |
2WD: 556 / 21.9 |
Ground to top of load floor (mm / in): |
2WD: 805 / 31.7 |
2WD: 807 / 31.8 |
Approach angle (deg): |
2WD: 17.16 |
2WD: 17.04 |
Departure angle (deg): |
2WD: 21.9 |
2WD: 20.45 |
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 |
first row: 1023 / 40.3 |
Legroom (mm / in): |
first row: 1049 / 41.3 |
first row: 1049 / 41.3 |
Shoulder room (mm / in): |
first row: 1658 / 65.3 |
first row: 1658 / 65.3 |
Hip room (mm / in): |
first row: 1635 / 64.4 |
first row: 1635 / 64.4 |
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 |
first row: 2 / 3 |
EPA interior volume (L / cu ft): |
3084 / 108.9 |
3891 / 137.4 |
Cargo volume (L / cu ft) |
3084 / 108.9 |
3891 / 137.4 |
GVWR: (kg / lb): |
2WD: 3220 / 7100 |
1500 2WD: 3265 / 7200 |
Payload, base (kg / lb): |
TBD |
TBD |
Maximum trailer towing maximum (kg / lb): |
2WD: 3901 / 8600 |
2WD: 3674 / 8100 |
Fuel tank (L / imp.gal): |
98 / 22 |
119 / 26.1 (1500 & Denali) |
*SAE certified.