2005 GMC Yukon Review
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
With room for up to nine passengers, gutsy V8 engines and numerous passenger amenities, the Yukon is a full-featured family sport-ute that's tough to beat.
Pros
Strong engines, roomy and versatile interior, rugged chassis, numerous available amenities.
Cons
Spotty build quality, interior materials could be better.
What's New for 2005
A touchscreen navigation system is a new option this year, while all models now come standard with an overhead rear liftgate (with separate liftglass).
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
best Vehicle Ever
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 GMC Yukon Denali AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
Review
This is the best vehicle I have ever owned. The seats are wonderfully comfortable. I love having the heated captains chairs in the second row seating. Great for driving to school on cold mornings. Very reliable. Poor mileage, but we knew that up front. You won't be disappointed with this vehicle.
Favorite Features
Comfortable seats, DVD, nav. Great on trips
Suggested Improvements
Better gas mileage
XL Model
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 GMC Yukon Denali AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
Review
Excellent vehicle for traveling. I have a bad back. Lots of seat adjustments to get comfortable. Lots of room for hauling when necessary. AWD is excellent in the winter. Lots of power for towing. Meets all of my needs. Uses regular gas. Luxurious but also practical when need to haul lumber etc. Will hold sheets of plywood.
Favorite Features
Ride. Cargo space. Looks. Comfort. Winter handling
Suggested Improvements
Gas mileage, although on a vehicle this size it would be difficult.
Becoming a bad experience!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 4 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 4 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 GMC Yukon SLT 4WD 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
Review
We got our Yukon about 10 mos ago. Loved it up until the last 5000 miles. Inside of tires wearing, suspected bent frame. Dealer trying to push it off. Still trying to get resolved. Very comfortable for long trips with a family of 5. We think the cup holders could be improved upon (they did in '07s). Thinking I will have to find different SUV to replace the damaged one we have now. Check out the 4 recalls and 150 service bulletins. Not too impressive for a $50,000 vehicle.
Favorite Features
Comfort and interior space
Suggested Improvements
Many things at this point! warranty issues
Awesome Gas Mileage
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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
Speed Style Durability and Comfort
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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
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