1996 GMC Yukon Consumer Reviews
Fuel Economy
14 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(9 Total Reviews)
God Bless Them Yukons
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1996 GMC Yukon 4 Dr SLT 4WD Wagon
Review
I have a 96 Yukon and I just bought it about a week ago, a long time Chevy/GMC fan I just love this truck. It has a 6 inch lift and is chipped and ram aired to get me 350hp on the dyno. Truly not a force to be messed with. Will go through anything anytime anywhere.
Favorite Features
Everything about it.
Suggested Improvements
Soon to get me some LCD screens for the kid.
I love it anyway
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 6 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
1996 GMC Yukon 4 Dr SLE 4WD Wagon
Review
Bought my truck new 9 1/2 years ago... now has 148,000 miles on it... Up until this year, had very few repairs, but this year, I have replaced brakes, alternator, battery and the fuel pump twice. Just spent $1300 to get rid of a "Service engine soon" light, and I still have the light... So I get my 2nd fuel pump this week. Other than that, I love my truck, but feel it may not be as reliable as I'd like... May need to buy new. It also eats a ton of gas!
Favorite Features
Engine, comfort, rear storage size
Suggested Improvements
Better fuel pump system, ignition could be better, brakes could last longer
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Great SUV
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1996 GMC Yukon 4 Dr SLT Wagon
Review
I bought this truck with 96,000 miles on it. It now has 120,000 miles. The problems that I have had with it: 1) Thermal actuator switch for front axle. (4x4 only) 2) Fuel pump failed. The 4x4 actuator switch cost me $200 to replace. I did the work myself. The fuel pump failed after running it out of gas.
Favorite Features
Good towing power, Great 4x4, fold down rear seats, factory 12 disk CD player/changer never skips off-roading.
Suggested Improvements
No suggested improvements
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Smiling GMC Yukon Owner
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1996 GMC Yukon 4 Dr SLT 4WD Wagon
Review
We bought this vehicle used in September '99 with almost 44,000 miles on it. The vehicle had been leased for 3 years when new. Lease owners kept it in immaculate condition. All I did was buy new set of tires, thats it! Alaskan winters can be rough on a vehicle, and after 3 winters, I had to change the 4wd selector. My wife & I drove 12,400 miles down the Alaska highway to Waco,TX & back. We changed the oil 4 times in 6 weeks,averaged 18.4 MPG driving the interstate highways at 75 mph and never missed a beat. As of 4/05, it's showing 78,500 miles on the odometer. We had a thorough 60,000 mile check on the Yukon before the big tour in Sept.2003. Had the brakes changed before big trip...since then my 96 Yukon has performed flawlessly. We couldnt be happier.
Favorite Features
Ride is firm. Like the view from high up. Spacious interior. Not much exterior noise. Many other motorists have commented on this very good looking vehicle.
Suggested Improvements
Passenger side aibag. Improve the brakes. Cut down the turning radius.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Great Truck
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
1996 GMC Yukon 4 Dr SLT 4WD Wagon
Review
Great Truck has over 237,000 miles on the truck. Even with that many miles still getting over 17 mpg in combined city/hwy driving. Replaced all normal wear items without incident. Tranny and engine still going strong even when pulling a 5000lb horse trailer. Some electrical bugaboos but nothing major. (ie lights in dash etc.) Truck will probably last another few years and then will consider buying a lower mileage example as a replacement.
Favorite Features
Power, Room, Design of the interior. Low cost maintenance.
Suggested Improvements
hate to say Good-bye
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1996 GMC Yukon 4 Dr SLE 4WD Wagon
Review
I may keep it for 10 years and spend no more than 2-4K$ and be very happy at that.
Favorite Features
Bucket seats and visiblity thru out the vehicle
Suggested Improvements
Four Disc brakes
Gotta Respect the Yukon
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1996 GMC Yukon 4 Dr SLT Wagon
Review
I bought her with around 98,000 miles on it. Thought that was kind of high but it was such a deal i couldn't say no. Plus the carfax told me she had be a commercial vehicle. Almost all highway miles. My only compliant is that the ignition had problems but that was promlty fixed, other then that she runs like a champ slight pull to the right nothing a good alignment can't fix. That's all love my truck.
Favorite Features
What's not to like being a truck i can burn most imports at the light then jump off road and keep up with most of the modified off road trucks. I love my truck. Looking to add more parts, bigger everything. he he he
Suggested Improvements
Engine is great! Steering is a little loose but it is a truck. Ride is nice. Visually i would have liked a little more options on the out side. Maybe some decals or fender flares. What make a truck mine is it's uniqueness.
0 out 2 people found this review helpful
!996 Yukon
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1996 GMC Yukon 4 Dr SLT 4WD Wagon
Review
We have over 100,000 miles on our 1996 SLT and have driven it from coast to coast with no major problems other than brake replacement every 15 to 20 thousand miles. It's been a dream to drive and very comfortable for a large vehicle. I'm looking forward to many more trouble free miles.
Favorite Features
Leather seating, keyless entry and rear view mirror compass.
Suggested Improvements
Larger braking capacity
Disappointed Owner
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 6 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1996 GMC Yukon 4 Dr SLT 4WD Wagon
Review
The GMC was wonderful before it hit 100000 miles. However, once the Yukon reached 100,000 miles the trouble started. I'll probably trade in the coming months.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
0 out 2 people found this review helpful
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