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Very Reliable
Tom Tearney, 01/01/2008
1995 GMC Yukon SLT 4dr SUV 4WD
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This truck has always run very well and I have performed routine maintenance since I purchased it. I use synthetic motor oil and transmission fluid. With 203,000 miles it still runs quiet in the city and highway. I get 19 mpg highway and 14 mpg city. We have thought about getting rid of it but it is now a great third vehicle that serves many purposes.
Yukon Pride
terri , 10/21/2006
1995 GMC Yukon 2dr SUV 4WD
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
We bought our Yukon brand new; just off the truck. We had to go looking for it, because they were new on the market and everyone was wanting one. We have never regreted it. They do not make the 2dr type any more, it is a classic. I have received numerous compliements on the great sporty look it has. It has been extremely reliable and fun to drive. It has leather interior and still a nice looking vehicle. I was hit from behind once and the Yukon was tough and did not sustain much damage even though the lady that hit me with a Suburban had tremendous damage.
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Smiling GMC Yukon Owner
Elated Alaskan, 04/07/2005
1996 GMC Yukon SLT 4dr SUV 4WD
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
We bought this vehicle used in September '99 with almost 44,000 miles on it. The vehicle had been leased for 3 years when new. Lease owners kept it in immaculate condition. All I did was buy new set of tires, thats it! Alaskan winters can be rough on a vehicle, and after 3 winters, I had to change the 4wd selector. My wife & I drove 12,400 miles down the Alaska highway to Waco,TX & back. We changed the oil 4 times in 6 weeks,averaged 18.4 MPG driving the interstate highways at 75 mph and never missed a beat. As of 4/05, it's showing 78,500 miles on the odometer. We had a thorough 60,000 mile check on the Yukon before the big tour in Sept.2003. Had the brakes changed before big trip...since then my 96 Yukon has performed flawlessly. We couldnt be happier.
Takes a lickin and keeps on tickin
Yukon SS, 02/21/2003
1995 GMC Yukon SLE 4dr SUV
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Over all this has been the best truck i have ever owned. It has major potential to be anything that you want it to be. Great porformance and great towing. Very easy to see and handles like a car. I cant resist to upgrade and soup up the engine. Overall it is a truck with major potential. My yukon has 165,000 miles on it and still no problems. Sounds great with 40 series flowmasters.
1995 Yukon
Capt2u, 05/10/2007
1995 GMC Yukon SLT 4dr SUV 4WD
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This has been a great SUV, 156K and going. I've owned it for 10 years, replaced the starter, radiator, alt. regular oil changes and tires thats it! Drive it all over the western U.S. Hauls the boat kids etc. If you need a relaible people moving go to the fun truck, buy one of these!
Like my Yuke
DickMurphy, 08/27/2006
1996 GMC Yukon SLT 4dr SUV 4WD
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Purchased it from 2nd owner, young woman, was local dealer offlease truck. 87K. Logged over 46K since. Mild off-road use, super comfortable on long trips. Decent gas mileage considering its size, power, and era it was made (gas was cheap). I like the "old" platform better than the new one. This is one of the last of the simple truck models, good old reliable 350. It doesn't tick, knock, burns a little oil but that is normal for a GM 350 this old. Always keep the maintenance up. Only mechanical issue was worn out fuel sending unit, cost $370 to replace w/new one. Door hinge pins. Great truck, can put lots of people or stuff in it, go anywere in any type of wthr.
orginal owner/wish they still offered 2dr Z71 model!
jrr11, 10/15/2011
1996 GMC Yukon SLE 2dr SUV 4WD
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have 165,000 miles on my 96 4x4 2dr Yukon I bought new in late 1996. I've never had any major problems with this truck and it just keeps on going. I did buy a replacement"life time waranty" GM starter and alt early on...that was a good move as i have gone through 3 alternators over the 15 yr span. Only minor repairs to what has been the most reliable vehicle i've ever owned. I get offers all the time to sell it as the 2 door models are becoming rare. I love this short wheel base 4x4, as it goes through about anything. I can't believe GM does not offer a short wheel base 2 dr 4x4 SUV with honest off road capability anymore. There are a lot of us that still covet them!
To the moon & 1/2 way back @ 342k miles
Michael Johnson, 03/23/2019
1996 GMC Yukon SLT 4dr SUV 4WD
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This vehicle has been phenomenal!! I purchased new in 1996 and have essentially only needed gas, oil, tires, batteries & brakes for the majority of the time it has been in service. At about 325k, had to rebuild the tranny after nearly 20 years of pulling a boat, snowmobiles and a heavy trailer hauling cords of wood. A couple of issues that did need attention: rear axel seals, CD player, fuel pump, heater control and blower fan; all nickel/dime repairs. The only draw back is the fuel economy @ 22 MPH highway and 16 city. Otherwise I would drive this vehicle to 1M miles or more.
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Takes a lick'n & keeps on tick'n
v ohare, 07/12/2002
1995 GMC Yukon SLT 4dr SUV 4WD
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Purchased the Yukon new between X-Mas & New Year '94. Best vehicle we've ever owned. While the gas mileage isn't great at 15 MPG the maintenance has been nil. I track cost per mile on maintenance and repair and this is, by far, the best rig we'ver ever owned. As an example, until 80K miles our repair cost totaled $140.00 (an electrical switch). Had a choice of a company car, any American made vehicle, I chose another Yukon. Americans can build great vehicles and this is one.
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thdon, 04/23/2002
1995 GMC Yukon SLE 4dr SUV
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My experience has been excellent. The Yukon has been a dependable workhorse with a minimum of problems. And the problems were worked out very well by the dealer.
It Won't Die
Georgian, 02/03/2004
1995 GMC Yukon SLE 4dr SUV 4WD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Prior to my possesion, the trans. just basically collapsed. I had the entire trans. replaced & i haven't had any trouble with it since. The space is above and beyond. Recently I went to go pick up a Double-size mattress. I wasn't quite sure if I would fit, but I took the risk, and sure enough, both the box springs and mattress fit perfectly!
Owner of 1995 GMC YUKON
Rick, 09/01/2018
updated 09/14/2020
1995 GMC Yukon 2dr SUV 4WD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
@233605 Original miles I am some what satisfied, except for transmission issues, on a recent trip out of state to Texas from Idaho, I and wife rented a vehicle because the 95 gmc Yukon we own was manufactured for speeds of 65 mph, the new highway speeds are 80 mph and I didn't want to risk loosing an engine, so I opted to rent which isn't the problem, before we left, I pulled both batteries from my 78 Chevy and my wife's 95 gmc Yukon, since we were going to be gone for 2 weeks I figured, if you were going to steal our vehicles from our drive way, you car thieves had better bring a battery, when we came back, both trucks were there, I reinstalled both batteries and they both started, shortly after that we drove our vehicles to and from work, and my wife informed me that vehicle transmission has a rough engagement from first to second, after I explained this situation to a transmission shop, and had it serviced 12 quarts tranny fluid and filter, I figured that would solve the problem, the problem wasn't servicing, what actually happened when I removed the Battery, the main battery charges the small battery in the ECM, which stores all the parameters of the engine and transmission, I got lucky and found a automotive electric shop for older cars, and what needs to be brought to lite is the ECM had be re flashed to install the original memory, and that would solve the problem, which it did and every thing shifted smoothly, but now im dealing with the reverse on the transmission its slow to engage, so back to the drawing board, but for all those that want to keep there older vehicles, i give you fair warning, parts are becoming hard to find, the parts that are available are not meeting American Standards, Former President Bill Clintons NAFTA allowed American auto parts to be made over seas in foreign countries, and American's are getting junk in the box, even the new cars are getting junk, A prime example. AC DELCO is a subsidiary of GM, and when I watch our mechanic install 3 BRAND NEW AC DELCO ALTENATORS for my wife's 95 GMC YUKON, rite out of the box, the first 3 wouldn't hold charge finally the 4th one did. I know eventually I will need to replace the transmission my only hope is it I get a new one will it be made in America with American made parts or am I going to get a transmission casing with foreign made parts in side. My fingers are crossed. Good luck American's and happy hunting for American made parts. Thanks Rick
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!996 Yukon
macadoodle, 11/11/2002
1996 GMC Yukon SLT 4dr SUV 4WD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We have over 100,000 miles on our 1996 SLT and have driven it from coast to coast with no major problems other than brake replacement every 15 to 20 thousand miles. It's been a dream to drive and very comfortable for a large vehicle. I'm looking forward to many more trouble free miles.
A Reliable Performer
Yukon777, 05/02/2002
1995 GMC Yukon SLE 4dr SUV
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this vehicle new, after it sat in the dealer's lot for a year. The replacement of various gaskets and severe corrosion in ignition coil have only been my high price maintenance items. In all, I have spent about $6,000 maintaining this vehicle over its first 80,000 miles.
Great Truck
Agejones, 07/20/2004
1996 GMC Yukon SLT 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great Truck has over 237,000 miles on the truck. Even with that many miles still getting over 17 mpg in combined city/hwy driving. Replaced all normal wear items without incident. Tranny and engine still going strong even when pulling a 5000lb horse trailer. Some electrical bugaboos but nothing major. (ie lights in dash etc.) Truck will probably last another few years and then will consider buying a lower mileage example as a replacement.
Great SUV
Jeff , 06/06/2005
1996 GMC Yukon SLT 4dr SUV
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this truck with 96,000 miles on it. It now has 120,000 miles. The problems that I have had with it: 1) Thermal actuator switch for front axle. (4x4 only) 2) Fuel pump failed. The 4x4 actuator switch cost me $200 to replace. I did the work myself. The fuel pump failed after running it out of gas.
Great SUV - 4WD Yukon
1996 GMC Yukon, 07/05/2007
1996 GMC Yukon SLE 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great car. Great ride! Super performance, will pull anything! Great family car, farm vehicle, contractor utility or just all around luxury. Take it anywhere from the swamps to the white tie dinner! It will never embarass you or let you down. Take care of it and it will take care of you!
Gotta Respect the Yukon
JusCrusinCali Yukon , 11/20/2002
1996 GMC Yukon SLT 4dr SUV
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought her with around 98,000 miles on it. Thought that was kind of high but it was such a deal i couldn't say no. Plus the carfax told me she had be a commercial vehicle. Almost all highway miles. My only compliant is that the ignition had problems but that was promlty fixed, other then that she runs like a champ slight pull to the right nothing a good alignment can't fix. That's all love my truck.
The Best
Dasman, 09/28/2009
1996 GMC Yukon SLT 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this truck at 99000 miles on it. The dealership was ready to wholesale it. I needed an truck for my business so I bought it. It just turned 200,000 miles and besides the regular maintence (brakes, tires, battery, Alternator) This is the best trucj I ever had. It rides great the leather seats are comfortable, (although they are cracking) It keeps its good looks and performs just great. If I ever have to get rid of it, i'm buying another GMC Yukon or Suburban. I ope GMC keeps the quality as good as this.
Intake Manifold Gasket
really_big_j, 09/04/2013
1995 GMC Yukon SLE 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my truck because it had a completely new engine due to an intake manifold gasket failure. To my chagrin, I've replaced that same suspect gasket 3 more times. It's a design flaw, which GM is happy to exploit.
95 5speed/ 2 door sedan.
Joe Boo, 08/28/2020
1995 GMC Yukon SLT 2dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
One of a kind. Has 150000 miles on it and I bought it new from the lot. Basic maintanence done every 3000 miles. Will not get rid of it.
Things a Beast
Brad, 04/06/2025
1995 GMC Yukon SLT 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Have had this Yukon for 235,000 miles. I recently used it to pull a small house, thing did it slow but effortlessly. Still a beast to this day!
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Disappointed Owner
John Green, 08/27/2002
1996 GMC Yukon SLT 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The GMC was wonderful before it hit 100000 miles. However, once the Yukon reached 100,000 miles the trouble started. I'll probably trade in the coming months.
hate to say Good-bye
jmgarza, 11/12/2003
1996 GMC Yukon SLE 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I may keep it for 10 years and spend no more than 2-4K$ and be very happy at that.
I love it anyway
Betsy , 12/12/2005
1996 GMC Yukon SLE 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought my truck new 9 1/2 years ago... now has 148,000 miles on it... Up until this year, had very few repairs, but this year, I have replaced brakes, alternator, battery and the fuel pump twice. Just spent $1300 to get rid of a "Service engine soon" light, and I still have the light... So I get my 2nd fuel pump this week. Other than that, I love my truck, but feel it may not be as reliable as I'd like... May need to buy new. It also eats a ton of gas!
God Bless Them Yukons
sugadashane, 12/26/2005
1996 GMC Yukon SLT 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have a 96 Yukon and I just bought it about a week ago, a long time Chevy/GMC fan I just love this truck. It has a 6 inch lift and is chipped and ram aired to get me 350hp on the dyno. Truly not a force to be messed with. Will go through anything anytime anywhere.
Drive It Till the Wheels Fall Off
gofigure, 05/22/2006
1996 GMC Yukon SLE 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought my '96 GMC Yukon in '98 with 36,000 miles on it. I now have 165,000 on the odometer and it still is the most dependable vehicle I own. I have replaced the transmission at 125,000 miles. Uses no oil and never fails to start and run. New trucks should be made like this. I intend to drive it till it dies or the wheels fall off.
Solid truck
JimC, 08/11/2007
1996 GMC Yukon SLT 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this truck with 75,000 miles and it now has nearly 175,000. I love this truck. Comfortable, big as an aircraft hangar inside. I have towed many antique cars up and down mountains and the old GM 350ci engine can't be beat. Very little pickup - sometimes need to stand on the accelerator. But I have beat the crap out of that engine and it doesn't even burn oil. Surprisingly, the tranny is still OK after all those miles and all that towing. Did have significant A/C rebuild at 120k, but that's all the major stuff. Great truck!
From California to Uruguay, (South America)
AlexGarcia13, 02/05/2022
1996 GMC Yukon SLT 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
As a retired Contractor and "Expat" moving to Uruguay, (2013) I could bring any car or truck I wanted. So, I decided to bring my loyal and strong "GMC SLT 4wd Yukon", to South America. It was meant to be, the last car in y life. Why did I choose this loyal and impressive work horse overseas? Well... I spent many years doing home renovations all over California and all over the USA, carrying tools and workers and even some big tools trailers sometimes. Always counting in this green Truck to go from home to work, to suppliers, back and forth for many years. (including many camping and field trips) After the arrival in South America, I had done a complete refurbish and tuning of the Engine, Brakes, Generator, etc. by the best GMC mechanic in Uruguay and now, with almost 200.000 miles in the odometer, still running and purring like a dream !! Every control, lights and features in this comfortable and spacious space ship, it works just fine; from the compass in the rear view mirror, to the Back door window washer... I did change the driver's seat door handle, by my self and it was easy. Factory paint still on and so are the seat adjustments, dashboard controls and everything else. This is a classic old truck, (26 y/o), that I wouldn't trade for a brand new "Tesla" truck... This trucks were made to last 1,000,000 miles !!! Regards to all from Ciudad de la Costa; Uruguay; South America. [non-permissible content removed]
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Good truck
brockketcher, 01/01/2003
1995 GMC Yukon SLE 2dr SUV 4WD
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my yukon with 50,000 miles. It has a diesel engine. I now have 150,000 + miles, with exception of about $3000 in up keep (seals, idler arms, etc...) I have not had many problems.