2001 GMC YUKON XL


PRODUCT OVERVIEW:  The GMC Yukon XL is a unique, one-of-a
                   kind vehicle that's targeted at and has
                   appeal to buyers who want vehicle
                   versatility and capabilities for
                   carrying cargo and up to nine
                   passengers, as well as trailering.
                   
                   
NEW FOR 2001:    * New 340-horsepower Vortec 8100
                   Generation III V8 engine
                 * One new colour (Medium Pearl Green
                   Metallic) added
                 * One colour (Copper Metallic)
                   discontinued
                   
                   
MODELS:            Yukon XL SL  (4-door - 2WD/4WD)
                   Yukon XL SLE (4-door - 2WD/4WD)
                   Yukon XL SLT (4-door - 2WD/4WD)

                   NOTE:  All models are available in both 1/2 ton (1500 Series)
                          and 3/4 ton (2500 Series).
     

                                     
VEHICLE CLASS:     Fullsize Utility
                   
                   
ASSEMBLY LOCATIONS:
                   Janesville, Wisconsin
                   Silao, Mexico
                   
                   
CUSTOMER PROFILE:  GMC Yukon XL owners desire the ultimate
                   in vehicle versatility. People from all
                   walks of life buy the Yukon XL, although
                   most come from white-collar
                   professions.  Primary buying
                   considerations are passenger seating
                   capacity, interior roominess,
                   trailering ability, quality and
                   reliability.
                   
                   
PRODUCT MILESTONES:
                   1936 - GMC Suburban debuts
                   1955 - New sheetmetal and new V8 engine
                   1982 - New 6.2L diesel engine
                          introduced; 4-speed automatic
                          overdrive transmission available
                   1987 - Throttle body fuel injection on
                          all gas engines up to 10,000 GVWR
                   1990 - Rear-wheel anti-lock brakes
                          (ABS); additional use of 2-sided
                          galvanized steel for improved
                          corrosion protection
                   1991 - New optional 7.4L V8 engine; new
                          4L80-E heavy-duty electronic
                          4-speed automatic overdrive
                          transmission
                   1992 - New-generation model adopts
                          styling, chassis and powertrain
                          of full-size pickup; 4-wheel ABS;
                          Insta-Trac on 4WD models;
                          modified suspension for car-like
                          ride
                   1993 - 4L60-E electronic transmission
                          introduced
                   1994 - 6.5L Turbo Diesel introduced
                   1995 - Standard driver-side air bag;
                          redesigned instrument panel;
                          available remote keyless entry
                          system
                   1996 - New Vortec 5700 SFI V8 and
                          Vortec 7400 SFI V8 engines for
                          improved driveability, idle,
                          starting and fuel economy; rear
                          seat heat ducts on all models;
                          electric shift transfer case
                          available
                   1997 - Passenger-side air bag added
                          (standard); speed-sensitive
                          steering added; rear door
                          lock/unlock switch; safety belt
                          height adjuster; improved turn
                          radius on 1/2-ton 4x4 models with
                          5.7L V8 engine
                   1998 - New Luxury Convenience package
                          (includes heated seats, 6-way
                          power seat adjusters, outside
                          mirrors with defogger and
                          electrochromic glass, and
                          Homelink 3-channel transmitter);
                          Autotrac all-wheel drive system;
                          and outside temperature readout
                          added to inside rearview mirror
                   1999 -4L60-E automatic transmission
                          enhancement precise transmission
                          line pressure; a new 2-piece
                          transmission case provides
                          increased powertrain stiffness
                          resulting in reduced vibrations
                          and noise; electronically
                          controlled converter clutch
                          enhances fuel economy while
                          maintaining driveability; and
                          deeper transmission oil pan
                          improves durability and fluid
                          life
                   2000 - All-new model introduced in
                          4-door versions and GMC
                          Suburban renamed to Yukon XL;
                          new available second-row bucket
                          seats; new Vortec engines
                          (5300 and 6000 V8 engines);
                          retuned chassis components and
                          new suspension technologies for
                          smoother and more agile handling;
                          enhanced vehicle structure for
                          increased body stiffness; and
                          slightly shorter wheelbase
                   2001 - Carryover


EXTERIOR FEATURES                                SL\SLE\SLT
Bumpers - front and rear, chrome with rub strips    S  S  S
                                                           
Door handles - body-colour                          -  S  S
                                                           
Doors - rear, panel type                            S  S  S
                                                           
Doors - rear, liftgate with integral liftglass and  -  O  O
rear window wiper/washer
                                                           
Fender flares - black, wheel opening (2500 4WD      S  S  S
series)
                                                           
Fog lights                                          O  O  S
                                                           
Glass - Solar-Ray, tinted                           S  S  S
                                                           
Glass - deep tinted rear and side windows behind    O  S  S
front doors
                                                           
Lights - five roof-mounted marker                   O  O  O
                                                           
Luggage carrier - roof-mounted                      O  S  S
                                                           
Mirrors - foldaway, black, dual                     S  -  -
                                                           
Mirrors - foldaway, body-colour, power remote       -  S  S
control, heated, puddle lights
                                                           
Mirrors - driver-side auto-dimming electrochromic   -  -  S
                                                           
Mouldings - bright, bodyside                        O  S  S
                                                           
Running boards - side step                          O  O  S
                                                           
Spare tire carrier - locking, underbody             S  S  S
                                                           
Sunroof - power, sliding glass panel with express-  -  O  O
open feature
                                                           
Tires - P245/75R16 all-season blackwall (1500       S  S  -
series)
                                                           
Tires - P265/70R16 all-season touring blackwall     O  O  S
(1500 series)
                                                           
Tires - LT245/75R16 all-season blackwall (2500      S  S  S
series)
                                                           
Tow hooks - two front                               S  S  S
                                                           
Wheels - 16" steel, painted silver with a centre    S  -  -
cap, chrome centre cap is optional (1500 and 2500
series)
                                                           
Wheels - 16" aluminum painted argent (1500 series)  O  -  -
                                                           
Wheels - 16" bright aluminum (1500 series)          -  S  -
                                                           
Wheels - 16" polished aluminum (1500 series)        -  O  S
                                                           
Wheels - 16" polished aluminum (2500 series)        O  S  S
                                                           
Wheels - 16" steel with chrome finish and centre    O  O  -
cap (1500 and 2500 series)
                                                           
Windshield wipers - 2-speed with variable delay     S  S  S
                                                           
Wiring harness - trailer, heavy-duty, 8-wire, 7-    S  S  S
lead

S - Standard Equipment.   O - Optional Equipment.


INTERIOR FEATURES                                SL\SLE\SLT
Air conditioning - front including air filtration   O  -  -
system
                                                           
Air conditioning - front and rear with dual         -  S  S
controls including air filtration system
                                                           
Air conditioning - automatic climate control with   -  O  S
auxiliary rear heater and air filtration system
                                                           
Cargo convenience net                               -  S  S
                                                           
Cargo security shade - removable, rear cargo area   -  S  S
                                                           
Cruise control - electronic with resume, coast and  O  S  S
decelerate/accelerate features
                                                           
Defogger - electric rear window                     O  S  S
                                                           
Driver Message Centre - displays up to 18 vital     S  S  S
functions
                                                           
Floor mats - front and middle row, rubber           -  S  -
                                                           
Floor mats - front and middle row and cargo area,   -  O  S
carpeted
                                                           
HomeLink 3-channel transmitter                      -  -  S
                                                           
Instrumentation - full analogue cluster including   S  S  S
speedometer, tachometer, voltmeter, coolant
temperature, oil pressure, fuel gauges and engine
hour meter
                                                           
Lights - overhead, reading, courtesy, ashtray and   S  S  S
glove compartment
                                                           
Mirror - inside rearview, auto-dimming              -  S  S
electrochromic with compass and outside
temperature readouts
                                                           
Power outlets - four auxiliary, 12-volt including   S  S  S
lighter and one in rear cargo area
                                                           
Retained Accessory Power                            S  S  S
                                                           
Steering wheel - leather-wrapped                    -  S  S
                                                           
Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column               S  S  S
                                                           
Windows - power, driver's express-down and          -  S  S
passenger window lock-out features

S - Standard Equipment.   O - Optional Equipment.


SEATS                                             SL\SLE\SLT
Vinyl 40/20/40 split-bench front seat with driver   S  -  -
and passenger seatback recliners
                                                           
40/20/40 split-bench front seat with centre         -  S  O
armrest/storage, manual lumbar adjusters and mini
overhead console
                                                           
Reclining front bucket seats with inboard           -  O  O
armrests, manual lumbar adjusters, floor and mini
overhead consoles
                                                           
Full-feature reclining heated front bucket seats    -  -  S
with leather seating areas and inboard armrests,
power lumbar adjusters, seatback bolster, 2-
position memory controls, floor and mini overhead
consoles
                                                           
Custom cloth seating areas                          -  S  -
                                                           
Leather seating areas                               -  -  S
                                                           
Power 6-way driver and passenger adjusters          -  O  S
                                                           
Second row 3-passenger folding seat                 S  S  S
                                                           
Second row reclining bucket seats with inboard      -  -  O
armrests
                                                           
Third row 3-passenger removable folding seat        O  S  S
including rear heater in SLE and SLT

S - Standard Equipment.   O - Optional Equipment.


SOUND SYSTEMS                                    SL\SLE\SLT
All Yukon XL sound systems include an                     
electronically tuned Delco AM/FM stereo with seek,
scan and digital clock:
                                                           
AM/FM stereo with 4-speaker sound system            S  -  -
                                                           
AM/FM stereo with cassette tape player and 4-       O  -  -
speaker sound system
                                                           
AM/FM stereo with CD player, Auto Tone Control,     -  S  S
Speed-Compensated Volume, TheftLock and 9-speaker
sound system including subwoofer and 5-channel
amplifier
                                                           
AM/FM stereo with cassette tape player, Auto Tone   -  O  -
Control, Speed-Compensated Volume, TheftLock and 9-
speaker sound system including subwoofer and 5-
channel amplifier
                                                           
AM/FM stereo with cassette tape and CD players,     -  O  O
Auto Tone Control, Speed-Compensated Volume,
TheftLock and 9-speaker sound system including
subwoofer and 5-channel amplifier (includes centre
floor console front extension)
                                                           
Second-row audio controls - includes headphone      -  O  S
jacks (includes centre floor console front
extension)

S - Standard Equipment.   O - Optional Equipment.


MECHANICAL                                       SL\SLE\SLT
Axle - rear locking differential                    O  O  O
                                                           
Brakes - power, 4-wheel disc with ABS, Dynamic      S  S  S
Rear Proportioning (DRP)
                                                           
Engine -Vortec 5300 V8 (standard on 1500 models)    O  O  O
                                                           
Engine -Vortec 6000 V8 (2500 models)                S  S  S
                                                           
Engine -Vortec 8100 V8 (2500 models                 O  O  O
                                                           
Exhaust system - aluminized stainless steel         S  S  S
                                                           
Snow Plow Prep Package (2500 series)                O  O  O
                                                           
Suspension - smooth ride (1500 series)              S  S  -
                                                           
Suspension - increased capacity (2500 series)       S  S  S
                                                           
Suspension - Premium smooth ride (1500 series)      O  O  S
                                                           
Suspension - Auto Ride Control with real time       -  O  O
dampening
                                                           
Trailering Special Equipment - includes weight-     O  O  O
distributing platform trailer hitch receiver and 7-
way sealed connector
                                                           
Transfer case - AutoTrac with electronic push-      S  S  S
button controls (4WD)
                                                           
Transmission - 4-speed automatic with overdrive     S  S  S
and Tow/Haul mode

S - Standard Equipment.   O - Optional Equipment.


SAFETY AND SECURITY                              SL\SLE\SLT
Air bags - Next Generation, driver-  and front      S  S  S
passenger-side frontal
                                                           
Air bags - driver and front passenger, seat-        S  S  S
mounted side-impact
                                                           
Brake/transmission shift interlock                  S  S  S
                                                           
Door locks - automatic power, programmable with     S  S  S
lock-out protection
                                                           
Door locks - rear side door, child-security         S  S  S
                                                           
Headlights - Daytime Running Lights with automatic  S  S  S
light control
                                                           
Keyless entry system - remote with Panic alarm and  -  S  S
illuminated entry system
                                                           
OnStar Communications System - includes one year's  -  -  S
service of Safety & Security Plan
                                                           
Safety belts - shoulder outboard  belt to seat in   S  S  S
front and 3rd-row positions
                                                           
Tether anchors - child-seat                         S  S  S
                                                           
Theft-deterrent system - PASSLock                   S  S  S
                                                           
Theft-deterrent system - content theft alarm,       -  S  S
audible and visible
                                                           
Traction control - electronic, includes electronic  O  O  O
throttle control (2WD)

S - Standard Equipment.   O - Optional Equipment.


TECHNICAL PRODUCT INFORMATION


FRAME              All-welded ladder-type with channel
                   design and boxed front section
                   
                   
BODY MATERIAL      Carbon steel
                   
                   
SUSPENSION   front Independent: coil springs (3/4-ton 2WD);                    
                   torsion bar (4WD and 1/2-ton 2WD) 
              rear
Semi-elliptic, 2-stage multi-leaf springs
                   
                   
BRAKES             Power-assisted, front disc/rear drum;
                   4wheel anti-lock (ABS)
                   
                   
STEERING           
Type               Power, recirculating ball
                   Power, recirculating ball with EVO
                   variable assist (1/2-ton, 4x4)
Turning Diameters  12.8 m (42.3 ft.)  - 1/2-ton
                   13.5 m (44.5 ft.)  - 3/4-ton
                   
                   
WHEELS             1/2-Ton       1/2-Ton       3/4-Ton
                   (2WD)         (4x4)         (2WD / 4x4)
                   16" x 7.0"    16" x 6.5"    16" x 6.5"
                   steel         steel         steel
                                                
                                                
TIRES              P245/75R16    P265/70R16    LT245/75R16E
                   ALS           ALT           all-season
                   all-season    all-season
                                                
                                                
                                                
ENGINES            Vortec 5300 SFI V8   Vortec 6000 SFI V8
Type               OHV, 5.3L V8         OHV, 6.0L V8
Block              Cast Iron            Cast Iron
Cylinder Head      Cast Aluminum        Cast Iron
Bore x Stroke      96.0 x 92.0 mm       101.6 x 92.0 mm
                   (3.78 x 3.22")       (4.00 x 3.62")
Displacement       5328 cc              5967 cc
                   (327 cu.in.)         (364 cu.in.)
Compression Ratio  9.5:1                9.4:1
Fuel               Regular Unleaded     Regular Unleaded
Fuel Induction     Sequential-Port      Sequential-Port
                   Fuel Injection       F.I.
Horsepower         285 hp @ 5200 rpm    320 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque             325 lb.-ft.          360 lb.-ft.
                   @ 4000 rpm           @ 4000 rpm
                   
                   
ENGINES (cont.)    Vortec 8100 SFI V8
Type               OHV, 8.1L V8
Block              Cast Iron
Cylinder Head      Cast Iron
Bore x Stroke      107.95 x 111.0 mm (4.25 x 4.37")
Displacement       8129 cc (496 cu. in.)
Compression Ratio  9.1:1
Fuel               Regular Unleaded
Fuel Induction     Sequential-Port F.I.
Horsepower         340 hp @ 4200 rpm
Torque             455 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm
                   
                   
LAYOUT             Front engine / 2WD (rear) or 4x4
                   
                   
TRANSMISSIONS      4-Speed Electronic   4-Speed Heavy-Duty
                   Automatic            Electronic
                   with Overdrive       Automatic with
                   (under 8500 GVWR)    Overdrive
                                        (over 8500 GVWR)
Gear Ratios    1st 3.06                 2.48
               2nd 1.63                 1.48
               3rd 1.00                 1.00
               4th 0.70                 0.75
           Reverse 2.29                 2.08
Final Drive Ratios 3.42                 3.73
                                        
                                        
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase          3302 mm (130.0")
Length             5659 mm (222.8")
Width              2002 mm ( 78.8")
Height       2WD:  1816 mm ( 71.5") - 1/2-ton
                   1902 mm ( 74.9") - 3/4-ton
             4x4:  1862 mm ( 73.3") - 1/2-ton
                   1897 mm ( 74.4") - 3/4-ton
                   
                   
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Head Room          
   front/mid/rear  1034/ 991/ 981 mm (40.7/39.0/38.6")
Leg Room           
   front/mid/rear  1034/ 994/ 917 mm (41.3/39.1/36.1")
Shoulder Room      
   front/mid/rear  1657/1653/1648 mm (65.2/65.1/64.8")
Hip Room           
   front/mid/rear  1560/1564/1249 mm (61.4/61.6/49.2")
                   
                   
WEIGHTS/CAPACITIES 1/2-Ton              3/4-Ton
Curb Weights  2WD: 2084 kg. (4594 lb.)  2330 kg. (5137 lb.)
              4x4: 2177 kg. (4799 lb.)  2468 kg. (5441 lb.)
Fuel Capacity       125 L (27.5 gal)     147.7 L (32.5 gal)
Seating            6/2/3/5/8/9          6/2/3/5/8/9
Cargo Volumes:                          
      w/front seat 3729 L (131.7cu.ft)  3729 L (131.7cu.ft)
       w/front/mid 2548 L (90.0 cu.ft)  2548 L (90.0 cu.ft)
  w/front/mid/rear 1294 L (45.7 cu.ft)  1294 L (45.7 cu.ft)
                                        
Payloads(max.)2WD: 1068 kg. (2355 lb.)  1548 kg. (3413 lb.)
              4x4: 1066 kg. (2350 lb.)  1410 kg. (3109 lb.)
GVWR (max.)   2WD: 3175 kg. (7000 lb.)  3900 kg. (8600 lb.)
              4x4: 3265 kg. (7200 lb.)  3900 kg. (8600 lb.)
                  
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