2006 GMC Yukon XL Consumer Reviews

Love my truck!

Written by: shelli on 09/06/2009

Vehicle

2006 GMC Yukon XL Denali 4dr SUV AWD (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I've had my Yukon since April 04 and have not had any problems with it. It's got over 45,000 miles on it and everything is still like new. We have 4 children and often take trips that last over 5 hours each way -- the DVD player is a treasure. I love the heated seats and Stereo too!

Favorite Features

DVD player, Navigation, sound system, ride, heated seats.

Suggested Improvements

Back up camera -- backing up is so difficult - especially at night. I wish the gas mileage was better, but it's like a traveling theater, so I'll pay.

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Satisfied Yukon Owner

Written by: happy owner on 08/03/2009

Vehicle

2006 GMC Yukon XL SLE 1500 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Have owned since new. After almost 3 years of ownership. I have not had it in the shop at all. I have the fully loaded SLT model, except for the sun roof and really enjoy it. The 4WD works great in the snow and I get a constant 17.2 mpg. Perfect for my family.

Favorite Features

Autoride,Rear DVD player,navigation,Comfortable leather seats,On star.

Suggested Improvements

Back up sensors and heated windshield

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2nd GM car And love It!

Written by: poneill466 on 11/24/2008

Vehicle

2006 GMC Yukon XL Denali 4dr SUV AWD (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I bought this 2006 GMC Denali back in September as a Certifed GMC. So far everything has been great no complaints. I have to disagree on what people have say about the gas. You don't buy a 5000 pound car for fuel economy. I avg 14.8 around town and 19.7 hwy. Love my car! Will buy another one

Favorite Features

Love the heated seats, GPS, XM, and the ride. Why buy a Cadilac? Same thing and $15,000 less

Suggested Improvements

Back door opening is too small. Feet have a hard time passing in and out if the front seat is all the way back

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Fully Loaded Yukon XL Denali

Written by: Doug on 12/17/2007

Vehicle

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.

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Piece of Junk

Written by: bill rose on 03/21/2007

Vehicle

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

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Denali - Utilitarian Comfort

Written by: DwS on 01/25/2007

Vehicle

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.

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Lemon XL

Written by: james on 08/14/2006

Vehicle

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

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GMC Yukon XL Denali

Written by: mascot on 02/28/2006

Vehicle

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

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Awesome Vehicle

Written by: Denali XL 2006 on 02/08/2006

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.

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Great for my bad back!

Written by: Sean on 12/15/2005

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.

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