2005 GMC Yukon Consumer Reviews

Awesome Gas Mileage

Written by: Patrick on 06/26/2006

Vehicle

2005 GMC Yukon SLE Rwd 4dr SUV (4.8L 8cyl 4A)

Review

This Yukon gets the best gas mileage I have ever seen in a full size SUV. I am averaging 20mpg in mostly city driving. It is also one of the most comfortable and easy to drive. I have always liked the exterior design. However, the interior dash could use some work which I think they did for the 07's. Overall you can't beat the price, comfort, ride and reliability of an 05 Yukon.

Favorite Features

Exterior, gas mileage, comfort, ride and handling.

Suggested Improvements

Interior dash/door material

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Speed Style Durability and Comfort

Written by: Randy on 02/08/2006

Vehicle

2005 GMC Yukon Denali AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

Review

This vehicle is the best bang for it's buck. The Denali has the most to offer for the larger SUV without feeling that floaty truck feeling.Has the most horsepower in it's class,standard options are fulltime AWD,a great Bose 7CD system,heated front and rear seats, overhead rear climate control, XM satellite radio, OnStar, traction stableization system and by far the most comfortable seats of all the SUV'S There are many other complements and I can rattle on with all of the performance and comfort options but if you are in the market for a great SUV and you don't want to compromise on performance, the Denali is it miles above the competition. Take one for a spin, get on the highway and you'll see

Favorite Features

Great pick up and handling, extreme comfort

Suggested Improvements

X70 Volvo type gas cap

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Junk

Written by: Patrick on 01/01/2006

Vehicle

2005 GMC Yukon SLT 4WD 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Take a peek inside a GMC Yukon, and you'll see one of the worst constructed interiors of any vehicle on the market. The plastics are of horrible quality, the trim is illfitting, the wood is incredibly fake which doesn't look kindly on a $50,000 vehicle, and the controls are shared with such vehicles as the Chevy Cavalier. What has GM come to when it cannot even design an interior correctly? Nevermind the hideous, bulbous exterior and the abysmal fuel economy, I mean, it's not as if global warming is getting worse and worse, lets just go and buy a vehicle that gets 13 mpg. Oh yeah and it's crap to drive too.

Favorite Features

The grille on the Denali is nice..

Suggested Improvements

New interior. New exterior. New engine. New seats. New everything.

5 out 28 people found this review helpful

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GMC Yukon

Written by: Jason on 12/01/2005

Vehicle

2005 GMC Yukon SLT 4WD 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Overal, a very enjoyable SUV. Very reliable the first year I have owned. Would definitely buy another GMC Yukon again.

Favorite Features

Heated Seats are nice. Keep me warm in cold Minnesota/Wisconsin Winters.

Suggested Improvements

Add a GPS to the luxury model.

0 out 1 people found this review helpful

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My third Denali but not my last

Written by: Wilich on 12/01/2005

Vehicle

2005 GMC Yukon Denali AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I have owned just about every luxury SUV auto available, including Mercedes, and the GMC Yukon Denali is far and away the best SUV vehicle I have driven. The quality gets better every year it seems too, despite a high level each year. My only "wish" would be that it would have selectable AWD vs. 2Wheel drive.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Great ride

Written by: Jeff on 11/16/2005

Vehicle

2005 GMC Yukon SLT Rwd 4dr SUV (4.8L 8cyl 4A)

Review

This has been the best vehicle I have ever owned. I am averaging 18 MPG overall since I purchased and about half of my driving is in the city. Would highly recommend this vehicle.

Favorite Features

Sits high, quit ride, plenty of storage, and with the third row seating it's almost like having a van which I had before I bought this.

Suggested Improvements

A hybrid version would be nice with the current gas prices

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Awesome Vehicle

Written by: Larry Abraham on 11/03/2005

Vehicle

2005 GMC Yukon Denali AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Buy one, you won't be disappointed. This has been the best vehicle we have ever owned for a family of six that likes road trips.

Favorite Features

All of them

Suggested Improvements

A second row sun roof

3 out 8 people found this review helpful

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Awesome Denali

Written by: Bronco4me on 10/30/2005

Vehicle

2005 GMC Yukon Denali AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

Review

We looked at Escalades, Navigators, Excursions, Expeditions, Tahoes, etc. but really liked the Yukon Denali the best overall.Excellent horsepower, fair fuel milege, very comfortable seating for a family of 4 and gear. If you have the need for more than four then you better get the XL or you will be disappointed.

Favorite Features

Wow...too many things to talk about. The stock horsepower could be termed sporty -- almost as good as my Jeep with the V8. Interior creature comfort and gadgets (Nav/sun roof/DVD player).

Suggested Improvements

GM knobs are so cheap looking when compared to other makes. Also, take a lesson from Ford in fold down seats. This vehicle costs too much to have to manually remove 3rd row seating and cheap plastic controls.

1 out 2 people found this review helpful

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I love my Yukon!

Written by: pen on 10/18/2005

Vehicle

2005 GMC Yukon SLT 4WD 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

This is the first full size SUV I've owned and although gas is now $3 a gallon, I love my Yukon. I get around 19 mpg on the highway and 17 in town. The interior is very comfortable for a short person since the gas & brake pedals move forward. I don't feel like I'm sitting right on top of the steering wheel.

Favorite Features

Moving gas & brake pedals

Suggested Improvements

Not GMC's fault but the Onstar on this vehicle doesn't work as well as what was on my Regal.

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'05 Denali

Written by: YukonYoshii on 08/28/2005

Vehicle

2005 GMC Yukon Denali AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Bought the Denali at the end of July. Black, Tan leather; 2nd Row Captain's; 20" EOM Wheels....Loaded! I love this ride, even though my wife is the main driver. I put 20% all around including sunroof and it definately stands out. I have already had a recall with the blower motor on the A/C not keeping the recycling on the "in cab" air going, small issue. Already been on 3 road trips.. Miami, Orlando and Jacksonville. Rides like a dream. The power is there if you need to get on it, but watch the gas. I have ordered the Billet Chrome "GMC" for the grille to get rid of the EOM red. Taking off the red in the rear as well. Looking at purchasing the programmer for HP/MPG All in all... Awesome!

Favorite Features

20" Chrome Wheels, Power of the 6.0 motor; Exterior - body panels and moldings; 9 spkr Bose / NAV system.

Suggested Improvements

MPG.. price to pay for a motor of this size, Interior needs to be upgraded. I looked at the Escalade and the Navigator before choosing the Denali because I thought it looked more agressive. The interior looks like a 15 year old GMC truck interior with a dark tiger striped wood trim.

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