2006 GMC Yukon XL Consumer Reviews
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Fully Loaded Yukon XL Denali
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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2006 GMC Yukon XL Denali 4dr SUV AWD (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
Review
Just a fantastic vehicle, drives wonderfully, handles well, never any problems. Love the GPS system, very easy to use.
Favorite Features
Heated seats, GPS system, and entertainment system.
Suggested Improvements
Add a "Pause" button to the CD system, (Wow, is that annoying)second and third row that will fold "into" the floor like the Honda Odyssey. Add A/C to seats.
Piece of Junk
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 1 | Fun-to-Drive: | 1 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
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2006 GMC Yukon XL SLE 1500 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
Review
We have had numerous repairs to brake system rotors pads to no avail. Brakes squeak like crazy. Tires wore out at less than 15,000 miles. Replaced with Michelins and rotors warped and brakes still squeak. GM says brake noise is normal. Not for what I paid for this piece of junk!
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
Denali - Utilitarian Comfort
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
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2006 GMC Yukon XL Denali 4dr SUV AWD (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
Review
The Denali is a great vehicle for someone looking for a long term vehicle that can handle anything you through at it. It can tow. It can haul. It can deliver you to far away destinations with supreme comfort and entertain you and your passengers on the way. It even tells you how to get there.
Favorite Features
GPS, built in XM, DVD player, heated seats.
Suggested Improvements
Exterior trim is easily damaged. More metal, less plastic please.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Lemon XL
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
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2006 GMC Yukon XL Denali 4dr SUV AWD (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
Review
We traded in our 2004 Dodge Duango Limited in November on a 2006 Denali XL. The ride and comfort is much better in the Denali and it's packed with features for only being priced in the mid 50's. Our new found love for the Denali did not last long. We have had problems continuously. Some as minor as the radio freezing up to severe problems such as a transmission replacement at 14,000 miles! The DVD system acts up, the Nav only works about half the time, the transmission still shifts hard, the radiator and hoses were replaced at 14,500 miles, you name it, it's been worked on!! The quality of build is poor for the price and I wish we would have considered Lincoln, Infiniti a little more.
Favorite Features
None at this time
Suggested Improvements
Build quality. Noisy at any speed. Cheap materials used on interior
GMC Yukon XL Denali
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
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2006 GMC Yukon XL Denali 4dr SUV AWD (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
Review
The only thing that seems to be missing is the "back-up warning system". Why GMC and Chevrolet have not included this feature (especially for such large vehicles) is beyond me.
Favorite Features
DVD and XM radio
Suggested Improvements
as above
Awesome Vehicle
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 GMC Yukon XL Denali 4dr SUV AWD (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
Review
The Denali XL is the best on the market. Even though it is expensive it is worth every penny. I searched for a vehicle that would be suitable for the entire family for 2 months. When I saw the Denali online I told my husband this is what I want. The drive is beyond smoothness. Very comfortable.
Favorite Features
Seat Warmers in the rear.(kids love it) DVD, satellite Radio, Navigation System and OnStar. Spacious in the rear. automatic lock and sunroof. Just awesome.
Suggested Improvements
More leg room in front.
Great for my bad back!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 GMC Yukon XL Denali 4dr SUV AWD (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
Review
Since back surgery a few years ago, I've been lucky to be able to sit in a car for more than 3-4 hours. With the Denali, that is a thing of the past! I've had a couple of 10+ hour days behind the wheel and felt great once arriving to my destination. This alone justifies the cost to me, as I can now visit clients further away more often. And this thing is FUN to drive! You don't really notice all the size except when parking, and the car has a very responsive and solid feeling while on the open road. My favorite car yet. Sad to say, the classic exterior styling of the Denali is gone in favor of a more "Ford" look in the 2007 line.
Favorite Features
Heated seats, navigation system, rear entertainment package, second row heated seats, (used very often), overall styling (esp with chrome wheels).
Suggested Improvements
Needs a heated steering wheel. Should offer larger rear video screen. Navigation system should allow an override that allows use while driving (for passenger use) and screen should be larger and allow for video. Needs 6" more legroom in the front. Back-up camera & remote starter would be great.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Satisfied Customer
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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2006 GMC Yukon XL Denali 4dr SUV AWD (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
Review
I love this vehicle. It fits my whole family, plus relatives in town, plus all of their luggage. The fuel mileage is better than I expected on a 4wd and the Onstar phone system is very convenient. Most people that see me think I am a football player because of this car. I simply agree and then walk away. If you are in the market then buy this car.
Favorite Features
Navigation Radio, 6 Disc CD changer(in dash), Onstar hands free calling, 300+ Hp.
Suggested Improvements
Greatest car I have owned!
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
2006 GMC Yukon XL Denali 4dr SUV AWD (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
Review
This our 3rd Yukon and I have had a great experience with each one! Between carpooling and out of town trips we are in this truck all of the time and it is always comfortable and reliable!!
Favorite Features
My favorite features are the DVD player and navigation system. They makes those long car trips nice and quiet and less stressful.
Suggested Improvements
I would love to see a rear camera so I can better see what is behind me while backing up. I would also like to have a door locking button by the back hatch.
Best Large SUV in it's class
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 GMC Yukon XL Denali 4dr SUV AWD (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
Review
The comfort and ride is unmatched for its class. The Denali beat out Excurison, and Surband hands down.
Favorite Features
Room, style, and the ride
Suggested Improvements
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