Used 2021 GMC Yukon Consumer Reviews
Used Yukon for sale
See Edmunds pricing data
Has Your Car's Value Changed?
Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.
Traded my 2019 Escalade for a 2021 Denali
D, 11/17/2020
2021 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV (6.2L 8cyl 10A)
25 of 29 people found this review helpful
Traded in my 2019 Escalade and feel like I upgraded. The ride is superior. For the first time the interior finishes actually feel like a luxury vehicle should. The panorama roof is great, and my kids are enjoying the entertainment system. The third row is actually comfortable to sit in as well. Overall a complete 10 in my book. Love the new exterior style too. The lights under the deplorable running boards are extremely bright too. Lights up nicely at night. I Highly recommend this suv!
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
General Overview w/ Mileage Surprise
Bill B, 04/25/2021
2021 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV 4WD (6.2L 8cyl 10A)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
I see from many of the reviews, the 2021 Denali is not without problems, which can be typical of a new design. I have nothing but praise, except for the Apple Airplay interface, which still needs some fine tuning (between mfg and Apple). I am very pleased with my Yukon Denali, which as 11,555 miles on it since I picked it up in December 2020. I'd special order mine putting every option on it except the the lighted hood ornament. I should say, I'm not a GMC fan. I'd previously had a 2018 GMC Sierra 3500 Denali and couldn't stand it. GMC was well behind RAM and Ford in technology. Solidly built (better than Ford and RAM), but on the inside, it was very 'utilitarian' and hardly invited. I ended up selling that just after a year. I'd also owned a 2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV which was sorta 'meh' in my overview. I kept that for 3 years. It was much better for creature comforts, but I hated the center counsel 'cooling storage' and the middle row seats that had no forward/aft adjustements and cramped. The fit and finish were very good, but in the end, it wasn't worth the $100k I paid for it. Sooooo, I was not a fan, though I do think GMC does a great job in this segment and has owned it for decades. Last May, one of my friends bought the new 2020 Sierra 3500 Denali and I was impressed. It was a quantum leap ahead of what I'd bought in 2018. The 10-speed transmission mated with the large V8 Diesel engine worked marvelously. A day or two later, a mail brochure of the new 2021 Yukon arrived at his house. It was amazing, the upgrades significant and it intrigued me. I went to the local deanship to see if they had one, because, like most people, I want to 'touch' it! But, it would seem and has been true for almost all of the last year, pandemic and all, getting to touch one was pretty much a pipe dream... A week later I decided to bite the bullet and order one built to specification. As noted, I ordered everything except for the lighted GMC emblem in the front grill and waited ... and waited ... and waited. Finally in December, 7 1/2 months later, my truck arrived. I'd ordered the Black Forest green and when I arrived at the deanship I saw a Detail in what I'd call for the most part, an anthracite grey. It was beautiful and demanded your attention. I met the dealer and said I'm here for the Denali, where is it? He looked at me and said, 'You passed it coming into the showroom!' But...but...but I ordered Black Forest green! He said, yep, that's what it is. I went back out and stared intently at the paint. It was rich, beautifully metallic, but I just wasn't getting the green. Open him up, found the window sticker, and sure enough, color: Black Forest Green. Finally when I was able to see the reflection of the sun, I could see it. I have since grown to appreciate the subtlety of the color and like that it's one that offers many colors in its spectrum. As for the vehicle itself, it's big, almost a foot longer than the previous model, with a well designed and executed interior. Its technology suite is upgraded significant, and frankly rivals the one I had in the 2017 Escalade, in fact, to be blunt, it's much better. It has the 6.2 liter V8 mated to a 10-speed transmission. I'd have opted for the diesel power plant, had it been the V-8 used in the 2500 and 3500 Sierra's, but alas, all they're offering is that wimpy 3.0 liter unit that barely exceeds the torque on the gas and comes no where close to the HP. So I knew, going in, I wouldn't be getting the fuel economy many reviewers thought a new design would be expecting (14/19 mpg w/ combined of 16 according to GM). But I'd get a great drivetrain that was more than up to the task of moving 3 tons + passengers and luggage. Rather than bore you with all the wiz-bang improvements, I'll sum them up like this: If you want an outstanding large family SUV with actual storage (good not great) behind the 3rd row seats (with all seats up), you should definitely look at the Yukon Denali, everyone who's ridden with me has had nothing but praise about its looks, interior, fit and finish and comfort. One last little side note. I currently have the truck in Utah (my home is in East Texas) and driving around. I just completed a round trip to the Salt Lake valley. This is a winding, hilly, up and over a couple of mount passes 356 mile drive. Now remember, up and over all sorts of hills and mountain passes... On this trip I averaged 21.2 mpg ... I was very impressed. I know this isn't great in the world of small vehicles where 25-35 mpg is the norm, but none of those can get that many people (up to 7) and their luggage around is such comfort and style.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
2021 GMC Yukon for sale near you
3 of 45 listings
- Denali 4dr SUVMSRP: N/A48 mi away
- AT4 4dr SUVMSRP: $50,69648 mi away
- SLT 4dr SUVMSRP: N/A16 mi away
See all 45 listings
21 Yukon SLT
Eric G., 12/23/2020
updated 12/28/2021
2021 GMC Yukon SLT 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 10A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
Vehicle is perfect for a family with towing needs. We have two kids and two large dogs (Newfoundlands) and there is plenty of space in the vehicle when we travel. Also have a boat to tow and the 5.3L mated to the 10-speed auto performs flawlessly. Engine is plenty powerful. and shifts are smooth. Acceleration feels plenty quick. The SLT trim is the perfect blend of luxury and value. Ours has the SLT lux pack, Max towing pack, and the Rear Media & Nav pack. Really not sure what anyone else would really need. Usually lease vehicles, but we bought this one as we can see keeping for a long time. Wonderful vehicle and highly recommend. Also despite what everyone says, our SLT equipped the way noted above was slightly cheaper than a similarly equipped Tahoe. Honestly they are the same vehicle and overall they do cost about the same so it really all depends on which styling you prefer. Either way Yukon or Tahoe, you can't go wrong.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
So far a home run with extra head room.
D Bradley, 05/29/2021
2021 GMC Yukon SLT 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 10A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
So far had it a month and it’s the best vehicle I have ever owned. I previously had a Lexus, I am a big guy 6’8” and miss the size. Headroom is great. So far problem free for a month so far. Will check back if there are any bugs. Certainly nothing to report like some of the reviews on here.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
2021 Yukon Denali very disappointing
CD, 04/07/2021
2021 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV 4WD (6.2L 8cyl 10A)
15 of 18 people found this review helpful
Had a 2018 Escalade which I loved wanted to get a new one but couldn't find so found a 2021 Yukon Denali. Had for 3 days wouldn't not start and not the battery so had to be towed in with a couple hundred miles on it. Then dealer has no loaner vehicles as you would think you spent 83K on a vehicle you should not be put into a situation like this. Not a good start and as everyone knows if you get poor service to start you are never satisfied moving forward.