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Dependable, easy to drive, never a problem.
LCH, 05/09/2018
2018 GMC Yukon XL SLE 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
I've owned this car for 4 years and it's been, by far, the most reliable car I've ever had. Not one problem. I bought it specifically for the space. It replaced a Ford Excursion, which was large, but gave me nothing but problems. The Yukon is sightly more difficult for me to park, but aside from that, it's a terrific family car. I highly recommend bucket seats in the second row: you'll want to keep this car long after the kids get big and they eventually won't like climbing over the seat. Adults fit just fine in the third row (wouldn't be my first choice, but it will do in a pinch). The only down side is that you'll be stuck driving for every out-of-town trip.
My3rd Large GM SUV is most expensive and worst yet
J, 02/24/2018
2017 GMC Yukon XL Denali 4dr SUV 4WD (6.2L 8cyl 8A)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
This is my 3rd Large GM SUV after having a 2001 Tahoe and 2012 Suburban (both of which I love) and owning it has been an absolute nightmare. I've had 6 different warranty issues and the car has spent 21 of the first two months I owned it in Dealership service for warranty work. If I could give "0" stars I would. Issues have been paint related in three areas, a recurring steering column scratch, a water leak in the rear hatch, an electrical short causing the doors not to lock, a squeak in the rear of the vehicle, and a kinked trim piece in the steering wheel assembly. Three of the issues still exist and I am pursuing lemon law protection. I've reached out to GMC multiple times who have not been able to provide any meaningful support. Steer clear - GM quality has taken a steep decline. In my experience dealerships are unwilling or unempowered to help and GM Corp doesn't appear to be willing to stand behind their product. This has been the most regrettable purchase of my life.
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Big solid comfort
Stephen Webb, 08/30/2018
2018 GMC Yukon XL SLT 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2018 Yukon XL SLT with the Open Road and Premium Edition packages. It is a very large vehicle, solid, comfortable, luxurious, and can carry 7 people AND their luggage. The only time I feel I’m driving a big SUV is when it comes to parallel parking or entering parking garages. It is incredible on long road trips. The XL is rock solid, great seats, and a quiet comfortable ride.
Drives small
Jeff H, 11/28/2019
updated 06/06/2022
2020 GMC Yukon XL Denali 4dr SUV (6.2L 8cyl 10A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
For such a large vehicle it drives like a car not a truck and is easy to handle. It won't fit in a compact parking space but is really comfortable to travel in and holds the road really well
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Best ride for an SUV
John Lentine, 11/04/2017
2018 GMC Yukon XL Denali 4dr SUV 4WD (6.2L 8cyl 10A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I love love love the GMC Yukon Denali. Smooth quiet and fun to drive
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I Love my Yukon XL
Neil Brooks, 01/05/2018
2018 GMC Yukon XL SLT 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I had a 1996 GMC Suburban for 20 years and thought I would never like the Newer Yukon XL Well I was wrong it's a technology filled Beast that is easy to drive and it's like sitting in your living room easy chair driving down the highway. The ride is a bit rougher than my Old Suburban because of the 22" wheels but looks sharp and not too much of a sacrifice, I did not think I needed all of the technology but find myself using most of it.
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Best big suv out there
Aimel Azizi, 03/31/2018
2018 GMC Yukon XL Denali 4dr SUV (6.2L 8cyl 10A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
Spent many hours doing research and test drives of big suvs. So for the most bang for your buck i picked this car Too Expensive: -navigator -escalade Not worth it -chevy suburban Two to consider: -Ford Expedition max -yukon xl denali Choice: -yukon !
Third Yukon
Drills, 09/05/2017
2017 GMC Yukon XL SLT 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
This is my third GMC Yukon (01 SLT, 07 Denali, 2017 SLT). This truck by and far is head and shoulders above the rest. The ride is amazing, the amenities phenomenal, and the look is impressive. The only knocks I will give are the headlights and exhaust. There is no reason for a 60k vehicle with practically all LED lighting inside and out, not to have HID headlights. The halogens cheapen the look. Granted you can get higher intensity halogens, or switch out the system completely to HID, but it would be nice to have it done at the factory. Of course, the Denali comes equipped with HID headlights, but in this day and age, should halogens even be on the table? Next is the exhaust. As soon as looked under the rear and saw the cheap looking exhaust system I knew I had to make a switch. While there are a million exhaust companies out there, I wanted to find something that balanced performance with a classy look. By chance I read that Borla makes exhaust systems for GM trucks/ SUV's. I ordered one, had it installed (super easy since its custom made for that vehicle), and love it. It looks great and sounds better.
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Never GM
Ed “no longer a GM” guy, 04/19/2021
2017 GMC Yukon XL SLT 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
What you need to know is at 86,000 to 100,000 this vehicle is garbage. They know it and I would drive another. Thank goodness I bought an extended warranty. It is so bad the warranty doesn’t even try to get out of paying. The two fuel injectors died at 60K. The transmission died at 98k and the engine is being replaced at 102k. No, I don’t tow or haul anything. Trash!!! It doesn’t deserve 1 star.
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Switched from DENALI XL to YUKON XL
HG, 01/24/2020
2018 GMC Yukon XL SLT 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I purchased a new Yukon XL DENALI in 2010 and drove it for 327,000+ miles (original engine) until 4Q2019, when reliability became an issue, but I am still keeping it for a back up. When I looked at the price of a new Yukon XL DENALI, I took a real close look at the Yukon XL and purchased a 2018 with 20,000 miles on it. For sure, this was the right decision; cost was $35,000+ less than a new DENALI XL. For me, the ONLY meaningful difference between the two is that instead of All-Wheel Drive, all the time, I manually switch from 2WD in good weather to 4WD in bad weather; DO NOT USE AUTO, because of wear on transmission. No question: 2 year old YUKON XL with 20,000 miles or less, with warranty still on to 36,000 miles is THE BEST VALUE!
Tried and True Mover
Mark J Girard, 10/24/2019
updated 10/28/2020
2019 GMC Yukon XL SLT 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
What a pack horse the 2019 GMC Yukon XL. We rented this pack mule because it would carry more clothes, kitchen items and boxes upon boxes of shoes plus the dog and cat crates, food,toys, snacks and the animals themselves for a 12 hour ride from Washington to Chicago. We did the trip in one day to avoid having to deal with animal refusals from hotels. We moved on from DC north to I 270, I 70 toI 76 and finally I 80/90 to Chicago. The 2019 Yukon was flawless, it did not hesitate on acceleration and loved to hug the road between 70 & 80 mph, passing on hills up and down in PA with ease. This Yukon was loaded from back to front with immediate items needed for us and the cat and dog, also baskets of food and animal toys too. This Yukon XL was amazing, it had 3 soft leather seats, great communication ports and the heart of an engine that left all drivers smiling for its Wonderfull ride and it’s capacity to hug the road and not be intimidated by the big rigs. Our mileage was TERRIFIC! We averaged 22.4 mpg through the PA Hills on I 70. Once on level land the big packed Yukon XL moved along at 70-80 mph. This stretch lasted for hours and when we filled our tank, our mileage ranged from 22.4 to 25.6 in a full size Yukon XL traveling at a comfortable rate of speed and passing many trucks, tractor trailers, busses , motor homes and the big foreign luxury cars. This Yukon was the best full size SUV I have driven and I can’t wait to see the 2021. But, it you can’t wait for the 2021 SUVs from GM, get down to your dealer now to get the 2019 leftovers or the new 2020s They are the best large SUVs in the world. I can’t wait for the new 2021s to come on the market. They better be good because Suburban and Yukon overs will die clutching the steering wheel.
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Very annoying vibration at 70 mph
Andrew, 11/25/2018
2017 GMC Yukon XL Denali 4dr SUV 4WD (6.2L 8cyl 8A)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
Very annoying vibration over the entire vehicle, especially the steering wheel, at 70 mph. The steering wheel would shake my arms. The vehicle was also very poor at absorbing road bumps. Very jolty and jumpy. Strange noise from front transaxle when in auto all wheel drive especially when making 90 degree turns at slow speed. This noise is much worse in four wheel drive. Poor grip from the front wheels in four wheel drive in snow. 35,000 miles. Took it to the dealer for service. They told me it was wear in the tires. They suggested that I replace tires with only 35,000 miles on them. There was no visible wear in the tires. Then I googled the problem and found out there have been numerous complaints dating back to at least 2015 about vibration at 70 mph. GMC is aware of the problem. Dealers have given other customers the run around on the issue and failed to fix it. Nobody at my dealer service department mentioned to me that this was a well known problem with the vehicle. Surely they had heard of this complaint before. Yet they told me to replace these very expensive tires. I read about owners who replaced numerous components in an unsuccessful attempt to stop the vibration. I realized based on my research that this vibration was here to stay. This is unacceptable for an $80,000 vehicle. So I just traded my 15 month old GMC Yukon XL Denali with 35,000 miles. I knew that my service department would not honestly deal with the problem. I read one opinion online that the vibrations occur because the frame was made too stiff in order to increase the strength of the frame for safety reasons. I hate to think of the money I lost. But I wasn't going to keep making $1,000 monthly payments on an SUV that was so unpleasant to drive on the highway and couldn't competently handle the snow. I owned a 2010 Yukon XL Denali before this one. The engine blew up at 100,000 miles and had to be replaced. My patience for GMC just ran out. Never again will I buy a GMC.
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GMC Denali is great
Jim Garrett, 08/04/2017
updated 08/06/2018
2017 GMC Yukon XL Denali 4dr SUV 4WD (6.2L 8cyl 8A)
9 of 13 people found this review helpful
Love this vehicle so far. The biggest drawback is the navigation system: it is inaccurate and out of date by 10 years. I have resorted back to using my Garmin for accurate trip info... Other than the GPS system we love the vehicle.
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nothing can compare to this SUV.
G.Y, 01/20/2020
2020 GMC Yukon XL Denali 4dr SUV 4WD (6.2L 8cyl 10A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
great presence. great ride. amazing engine on our Denali (6.2) and all the creature comfort you can think of.
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2020 YUKON Denali XL
2020 GMC Yukon Denali XL, 02/08/2020
2020 GMC Yukon XL Denali 4dr SUV 4WD (6.2L 8cyl 10A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Seats are not as comfortable as you would expect for the cost of the vehicle. There are no USB Ports in the 2nd Row or 3rd Row seats. Again for $80,000 you would expect the little conveniences not to be over looked. It handles very well and is very quite going down the highway. The Heads Up Display is very nice.
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2020 Yukon SLT
Dl3cs, 09/26/2020
2020 GMC Yukon XL SLT Standard Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
We rented this vehicle for 10 days for a trip to the mountains. Overall it drove nice and the gas mileage wasn't really that bad. I can hold a lot of cargo but the high loading deck can be difficult to work with. The downside of this vehicle the seats are extremely uncomfortable for a vehicle of this class.
Love !!!!
Michelle, 05/19/2019
2018 GMC Yukon XL Denali 4dr SUV 4WD (6.2L 8cyl 10A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Love my Yukon Denali xl ...first time buyer and will never buy anything else!
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yukon xl slt prem edition
jay, 10/07/2020
2018 GMC Yukon XL SLT Standard Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
So, I chose he NON denali model. Heres why....No magnetic ride control, no air shocks on rear, no power running boards. Why? long term having owned an esclade these items fail and when the fail outside of warranty they are very expensive to have fixed. This model is basically the poor mans version of the Denail. It offers all the bells and whitles I need. Front heated cooles seats rear heated seats, capt chairs, two over head tvs, same dash as the Denali on board wifi. Power rear seat and rear folding seats. Guys for the money you get the best of both worlds. This engine 5.3l gets respectable milage, 20's. Got the nice chrome 22 wheels. I removed the factory tires and put Michillens on to get rid of the nagging vibration, FIXED ! The only thing you want to watch for is your buying one used make sure the ac condenser has been replaced !!!! Its a KNOWN problem. Mine was done under warranty before I got it. Ive had no issues. The only other thing is do the maintenance !!! Ive not had any issues with it. I can go almost 600 miles on a tank of fuel outstanding !! I only run 93, it says you can run 87 but the motor and throttle responace is better on 93. LIsten this is a 70K truck so if you cant swing the $70-80 fill ups you out to not own one. Its fantastic for trips and every day drive, smooth quite super comfy and technoligy loaded. But again I only wanted the Yukon XL Slt Prem Edition which is a close to a Denali you can get less the BS suspension crap and pwr running boards. Folks regular old struts and shocks. The only regret is I wish it had the 3.42 rear end vs 3.08 gearing for towing. the 3.08 is ok, but 3.42 would be better suited for hills. It pulls fine, but having towed for 20+ years the 3.42 would be a heck of a lot better. Will it pull a 5500lb boat yep. Will it pull your cargo toy hauler yep. And all if you can keep your foot out of the motor a respectable 15-18mpg. Stay away from 15,16, models too many problems. The 6 speed transmission is a good transmission if serviced on a regular basis, which Ive had not issues. gm says every 45K id do 30K. Im on my second trans service and no problems. 60K basic of trouble free driving Oh and DONT drive the 4wd in auto mode it kills the transfer case and transmission it beats it death with on off. Just drive it in 2wd when you need 4wd put it in 4WH and call it a day.
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Mama’s Yukon
Donna, 06/27/2020
2019 GMC Yukon XL SLT 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my Dream Vehicle. It drives awesome. Smoothest ride out there.
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Love the room it has.
Mike , 10/27/2021
2020 GMC Yukon XL SLE 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Need more safety item on this trim package lake side warning mirrors and auto hatch
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5.3 L Yukon
Ted, 09/06/2023
2020 GMC Yukon XL SLT Standard Edition 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
When I bought my 2020 GMC Yukon, I was warned about the eco that switches to V-4 engine mode, when not under a load. After researching this feature, I find that over time, it wears out camshaft and consumes oil I bought a device that plugs into the OBD2 port that disables the V-4 feature. As a result, the engine stays in V8 mode all the time. This is yielding me up to 26mpg highway, 19 city. Thanks to our government
GM Yukon XL Denali Strut Nightmare
Jonathan Mepham, 12/19/2023
2017 GMC Yukon XL Denali 4dr SUV 4WD (6.2L 8cyl 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My family and I purchased the GMC Yukon XL Denali thinking it would be a good vehicle for the family. We could not have been more wrong. We have owned this vehicle for a little over 4 years now. We have had to replace both rear struts once. That cost us $2,000. We have had to replace the front struts twice. That is about $3,600 in front struts. GM refuses to help us and to fix the problem that is clearly due to their error. Did I mention my front struts are now locked up again and needing to be replaced for a third time? Do not buy a Yukon, run for the hills. It's unfortunate for my family that we had to learn the hard way. I grew up with a father that swore by GM products. But after seeing how they treat us as loyal customers for over 40 years we will never buy another vehicle from them again.
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Brand new and love it
Brian, 06/07/2018
2018 GMC Yukon XL Denali 4dr SUV (6.2L 8cyl 10A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We bought a brand new Yukon XL. It’s still new but we feel its a great upgrade from our 2010 mini van!
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Great Road Trip Vehicle
Brian, 02/20/2022
2019 GMC Yukon XL SLT 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
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We purchased our lightly used 2019 GMC Yukon in Feb 2020 and it now has 36k miles. We bought this vehicle to handle our family of 5 on roads trips and shuttling to our kids' activities. It fills that role perfectly. Pros: - Plenty of space in all three rows and cargo area for a family road trip - Engine provides plenty of power for city driving and holds speed well on the highway even in the mountains - Smooth highway ride, easy to travel all day - Driver aids are very useful. Parking sensors front and rear. Lane keep assist is helpful without being annoying - Radio, bluetooth, etc. are simple and work well - Has been reliable thus fall, though it is still early - Mileage is great on the highway, easily over 20, usually between 20-22 mpg. City mileage is acceptable for a vehicle this size at ~15 mpg. Cons: - Carpeting is very cheap. Definitely recommend floor and cargo mats. - Rough ride on city bumps and pot holes. We just replaced the OEM tires and that helped a bit. - Maintainbility is more complicated than it needs to be. Simple items like replacing air and cabin air filters is more involved than other cars we have owned. Overall we like the vehicle and would definitely buy again.
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Great SUV
Will, 08/02/2022
2019 GMC Yukon XL SLE 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
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Perfect for family.
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Heaven on 4 Wheels
Maurice OBrien, 03/14/2023
2019 GMC Yukon XL SLT 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
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Bought a 2019 YUKON XL SLT 4 months ago. No issues or problems yet. The standard V8 has plenty of power and I get 22 mpg on the Highway, but I’m not a fast driver. Everything about it fits me perfectly. It does have a firm ride but I did get the 22” factory wheel that are the most beautiful I have ever seen. I could not be HAPPIER !!!
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Great large SUV
JN1965, 05/07/2024
2019 GMC Yukon XL Denali 4dr SUV 4WD (6.2L 8cyl 10A)
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I had a 2001 Suburban with over 316,000 miles on it and needed a new long-distance driver as the suburban was tired. I was looking at the GMT900 series trucks but was warned away from them. I decided on a GMT K2XX platform truck and a 2019 and up for the 10-speed transmission. I could not be happier with my purchase. Truck eats miles and returns high 20s and even low 30s MPG! The 6.2-liter engine is very torquey and fairly smooth. The Displacement on Demand system works very smoothly and is not noticeable, you can only tell by the V4 display on the cluster that it is in 4-cylinder mode. The exterior is nicely done, the styling is very nice, except for the hood which has too many reverse radius cuts but looks good for a huge truck. I do wish the HID headlights were the LEDs you get with the newer model. The interior is a mixed bag. There are plenty of hard plastics which I would not expect on t truck that cost over $82,000 new, but I realize that GMC is going for durability. The seats are nicely done, comfortable and heated/ventilated. The folding rear seat and captains chairs are very well done as well, but I miss the under seat storage of the middle bench seat in the Suburban. One trick I did, I wanted a truck that would glide down the highway and after putting about 4000 miles on it, I decided that the big 22 inch wheels the Denali comes with had to go. I bought a set of take off 18-inch wheels and tires and did a swap, The ride is much nicer with the larger sidewalls. If you want a truck that rides like a dream go for the 18 inch wheels and the Magnetic Ride.
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