2009 GMC Yukon XL Consumer Reviews

Great driving vehicle

Written by: dash on 10/21/2009

Vehicle

2009 GMC Yukon XL SLT1 1500 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)

Review

The handling is great. Great improvement with the Nav-- gives great definition to detail. The heated seats work great. Backup camera gives excellent details to items behind your vehicle and is a great help to hooking up to the boat trailer. Vehicle is a whole lot more than I expected.

Favorite Features

The easy of driving and Nav improvements and backup camera

Suggested Improvements

None at this time!!!

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Love it

Written by: Will on 10/09/2009

Vehicle

2009 GMC Yukon XL Denali 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Wife drives an '07 Suburban, and I traded my '08 MDX in on this Denali XL when we had baby #4 (too hard to use the 3rd row). Love the Denali, but have to say the '07 Suburban is faster off the line by a considerable amount, even after giving up about 90 HP. Must be the AWD and 20" wheels on the Denali. And as much as I love the exhaust note on the Denali, some folks may not appreciate that and go for the relatively quiet 5.3L engine in the Suburban or Yukon XL.

Favorite Features

Rear view camera (no distortion, like my MDX had); cooled seats; 3rd row DVD screen; fact that I can watch movie on nav screen when parked.

Suggested Improvements

Love the leather bound door handles...wish rest of door & dash were similar. And of course, better mileage, but no HP loss!

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Best SUV you'll ever own !!!

Written by: Zack Pyles on 09/10/2009

Vehicle

2009 GMC Yukon XL SLT2 2500 4dr SUV 4WD (6.0L 8cyl 6A)

Review

We recently bought the 2009 GMC Yukon XL, and we love it, we are very glad we got the XL version also. I would strongly recommend this SUV to anyone who is looking for spacious, comfortable, somewhat luxurious, and fun to drive. We also got the top of the line version and we love the power liftgate, its costs extra but worth it.Does not get as good gas mileage as the Tahoe or the standeder Yukon gets, but its worth it, also It is harder to get into tight parking spaces, and sharp turns, but you get used to it.Overall ,Great SUV.

Favorite Features

The power liftgate, auto start, and wireless DVD head sets, and heated seats.

Suggested Improvements

Gas milage is not the best, but good for such a large SUV. other than that nothing really.

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Large comfortable SUV

Written by: Uncle John on 08/22/2009

Vehicle

2009 GMC Yukon XL Denali 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Just replaced 2007 Suburban LTZ and can't hardly believe the difference. Denali is far more fun and quick. Plan to haul trailer of about 7000lb. So that 6.2L motor will be a blessing. Really impressed by a guy who has had over 80 vehicles from Ferrari to Volkswagon.

Favorite Features

Rear camera, sun roof, special remote, 6.2 engine and all its power, 20" Chrome Wheels.

Suggested Improvements

Rear bumper needs a couple of water drains. A pull out ramp for your animals.

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Love It!

Written by: PeakLover on 06/02/2009

Vehicle

2009 GMC Yukon XL Denali 4dr SUV (6.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

I recently traded in my 2001 Yukon XL Denali (which I really enjoyed) for a 2009, because I wanted the latest safety features (side air bags, stability control, and digital OnStar). This Denali is well-made (thanks, American auto-workers!) and has many new features (such as rain- sensing blades). Yes, I know it doesn't get the politically-correct mileage (14 in town/17 highway) but at least now I've consolidated down to only one vehicle. I bought now because I assume the now-Government owned GM would force fuel-savings changes into the design that consumers don't want (e.g., no more spare tires).

Favorite Features

Full-size spare tire. Captain chair seating w/ large luggage area; great for family trips. Heated seats get hotter; A/C seats are wonderful. Chocolate brown dash/trim. The NHTSA- mandated active forward-tilted headrests are more tolerable than 90% of other models. Autoride suspension. Better leather

Suggested Improvements

Miss my dual sun-visor. Compass, outside temp, average mpg moved to dashboard, missing instant mileage-- cost savings not worth loss of info to passengers. Cameo int color too yellow, black too hot (taupe and charcoal would be better). Too much exterior chrome bling. Ugly taillights.

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