1996 GMC Yukon Review

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Written by: Dasman on 09/28/2009

Vehicle

1996 GMC Yukon 4 Dr SLT 4WD Wagon

Review

I bought this truck at 99000 miles on it. The dealership was ready to wholesale it. I needed an truck for my business so I bought it. It just turned 200,000 miles and besides the regular maintence (brakes, tires, battery, Alternator) This is the best trucj I ever had. It rides great the leather seats are comfortable, (although they are cracking) It keeps its good looks and performs just great. If I ever have to get rid of it, i'm buying another GMC Yukon or Suburban. I ope GMC keeps the quality as good as this.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

wood grain in the interior

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Solid truck

Written by: JimC on 08/10/2007

Vehicle

1996 GMC Yukon 4 Dr SLT 4WD Wagon

Review

I bought this truck with 75,000 miles and it now has nearly 175,000. I love this truck. Comfortable, big as an aircraft hangar inside. I have towed many antique cars up and down mountains and the old GM 350ci engine can't be beat. Very little pickup - sometimes need to stand on the accelerator. But I have beat the crap out of that engine and it doesn't even burn oil. Surprisingly, the tranny is still OK after all those miles and all that towing. Did have significant A/C rebuild at 120k, but that's all the major stuff. Great truck!

Favorite Features

Huge interior, 350ci engine is totally reliable.

Suggested Improvements

Better A/C - needs more vents and better cooling. Brake rotors warp way too often. But you can replace them yourself. Would be geat to have 4- wheel disks.

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Great SUV - 4WD Yukon

Written by: 1996 GMC Yukon on 07/05/2007

Vehicle

1996 GMC Yukon 4 Dr SLE 4WD Wagon

Review

Great car. Great ride! Super performance, will pull anything! Great family car, farm vehicle, contractor utility or just all around luxury. Take it anywhere from the swamps to the white tie dinner! It will never embarass you or let you down. Take care of it and it will take care of you!

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Like my Yuke

Written by: DickMurphy on 08/26/2006

Vehicle

1996 GMC Yukon 4 Dr SLT 4WD Wagon

Review

Purchased it from 2nd owner, young woman, was local dealer offlease truck. 87K. Logged over 46K since. Mild off-road use, super comfortable on long trips. Decent gas mileage considering its size, power, and era it was made (gas was cheap). I like the "old" platform better than the new one. This is one of the last of the simple truck models, good old reliable 350. It doesn't tick, knock, burns a little oil but that is normal for a GM 350 this old. Always keep the maintenance up. Only mechanical issue was worn out fuel sending unit, cost $370 to replace w/new one. Door hinge pins. Great truck, can put lots of people or stuff in it, go anywere in any type of wthr.

Favorite Features

Compass and awesome stereo system.

Suggested Improvements

Brighter head lights, stronger hinge pins.

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Drive It Till the Wheels Fall Off

Written by: gofigure on 05/22/2006

Vehicle

1996 GMC Yukon 4 Dr SLE Wagon

Review

Bought my '96 GMC Yukon in '98 with 36,000 miles on it. I now have 165,000 on the odometer and it still is the most dependable vehicle I own. I have replaced the transmission at 125,000 miles. Uses no oil and never fails to start and run. New trucks should be made like this. I intend to drive it till it dies or the wheels fall off.

Favorite Features

Plenty of room inside for everything and will pull any size trailer with ease.

Suggested Improvements

Rear end, actually the driveshaft has snap and pop noise that is evidently normal in these model trucks. GMC fixed it 2003.

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