2005 GMC YUKON AND YUKON XL

Unique to Canada

New For 2005

  • StabiliTrak available on all models
  • Enhanced passenger safety belt reminder
  • Improved fuel economy
  • DVD-based touch-screen navigation radio available
  • 17-inch Ultra Bright wheels available as stand-alone option (interim ’05)
  • Two exterior colors: Sand Beige Metallic and Blue-Green Crystal
  • OnStar Gen 6 hardware with analog/digital coverage and upgraded hands-free capability

 Model Lineup

Engines

Transmissions

Vortec 4800 4.8L V-8

Vortec 5300 5.3L V-8

Vortec 6000    6.0L V-8

Vortec 8100    8.1L V-8

4-spd auto (Hydra-Matic 4L60-E)

4-spd auto (Hydra-Matic 4L80-E)

4-spd auto*  (Hydra-Matic 4L85-E)

Yukon   2WD / 4WD

s

o

-

-

s

-

-

Yukon XL 1500      2WD / 4WD

-

s

-

-

s

-

-

Yukon XL 2500      2WD / 4WD

-

-

s

o

-

s

o

*4L85-E transmission is standard with the optional Vortec 8100 V-8 engine.                                                                                                           

Key:

Standard

s

Optional

o

Not available

-


CUSTOMER PROFILE:

The Yukon and Yukon XL are for active families or individuals who need to carry both people and cargo. Two-thirds of the buyers have professional or white-collar occupations. Purchase reasons include vehicle quality and reliability, as well as trailering ability and interior roominess.

PRODUCT HISTORY:

1936

GMC Suburban debuts

1955

Suburban - New sheet metal and new V8 engine

1970

Yukon model debuts

1973

Yukon - Front-wheel disc brakes introduced

1975

Yukon - Optional removable hardtop discontinued

1976

Yukon - 305-cu.in. V8 engine introduced

1977

Yukon - Soft-Ride suspension introduced

1982

New 6.2L diesel engine introduced; 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission available

1987

Suburban - Throttle body fuel injection on all gas engines up to 10,000 GVWR

1990

Rear-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS); additional use of 2-sided galvanized steel for improved corrosion protection

1991

Suburban - New optional 7.4L V8 engine; new 4L80-E heavy duty electronic 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission

1992

Yukon - New-generation model adopts styling, chassis and powertrain of fullsize pickup; longer wheelbase, higher GVWR and greater towing capacity; modifications for one additional passenger; 4-wheel drive and 4-wheel ABS become standard; Insta-Trac on 4WD models (Suburban only); modified suspension for car-like ride (Suburban only)

1993

4L60-E electronic transmission introduced

1994

6.5L Turbo Diesel introduced

1995

Standard driver-side air bag; mid-year introduction of 4-door model; redesigned instrument panel; available remote keyless entry system

1996

Two-door models become available with 2-wheel drive; new Vortec 5700 SFI V8 engine; Vortec 7400 SFI V8 engine (Suburban only); rear seat heat ducts on all models; electric shift transfer case available

1997

Standard passenger-side air bag; speed-sensitive steering; increased trailer-hitch rating to 2270 kg. (5000 lb.); improved turning radius on 4WD models

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; outside temperature readout added to inside rearview mirror; 2-door models discontinued

1999

Yukon - Uplevel Yukon Denali launched in early spring 1998; PASSLock security system fully- functional after ignition has been turned off; AutoTrac offers new "state-of-the-art" automatic 4-wheel drive technology; 4-wheel drive front axle actuator engages/disengages front axle electronically, and decreases engagement/ disengagement time to 2-seconds or less; new starter motor provides longer starter motor life cycle and improves corrosion resistance

"

Suburban - 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; deeper transmission oil pan improves durability and fluid life

2000

Yukon - All-new model introduced in 4-door versions; GMC Suburban renamed to Yukon XL; new available second-row bucket seats (Yukon XL); new split third-row seat for seating up to nine passengers (Yukon); new Vortec engines (4800 and 5300 V8 engines); retuned chassis components and new suspension technologies for smoother and more agile handling; enhanced vehicle structure for increased body stiffness; slightly shorter wheelbase

2001

Carryover

2002

Liftgate standard; SL model discontinued; electronic climate control

2003

Significant redesign for both models; dual stage front air bags and automatic air bag suppression system; optional DVD-based rear seat entertainment system; Quadrasteer available on 3/4-ton XL models

2004

Standard Hydroboost brakes extended to 1500 Series models; standard tire-pressure monitoring system, except on 2500 Series; right front-passenger safety-belt reminder standard; sunroof and DVD rear passenger entertainment system available together for the first time; Trailering group includes seven-to-four-pin adapter and electric brake wiring harness

2005

StabiliTrak available on all models; DVD-based touch-screen navigation radio available; 17-inch Ultra Bright wheels available as stand-alone option (interim '05); two exterior colors: Sand Beige Metallic and Blue-Green Crystal; OnStar Gen 6 hardware with analog/digital coverage and upgraded hands-free capability


ENHANCED SAFETY AND CONVENIENCE MAKE GMC YUKON AND YUKON XL EVEN BETTER TRANSPORTATION CHOICES FOR 2005

Families love GMC Yukon and Yukon XL because they deliver extraordinary roominess, along with plenty of comfort and entertainment choices. For 2005, GMC’s lineup of Professional Grade full-size sport utilities also delivers even more of what families demand from their vehicles: increased safety features, including the availability of StabiliTrak (including the G80 locking differential) for every model and a standard enhanced passenger safety belt reminder, which provides a repetitive, progressively strident message to any unbuckled front seat occupant, as a reminder to fasten safety belts.

"Agility and comfort, along with exceptional roominess, have always been the cornerstones of the Yukon family's success," said Craig Bierley, GMC product director. "This year, we also enhance safety and convenience factors by making StabiliTrak available on all Yukon and Yukon XL models, as well as offering a DVD-based touch-screen navigation system."

StabiliTrak, Quadrasteer enhance driver control

GM’s StabiliTrak stability enhancement system – previously available only on select Yukon models – assists the vehicle in maintaining the driver’s intended path by applying a brake force at any corner of the vehicle independent of the driver’s use of the brake pedal. StabiliTrak uses an accelerator pedal position sensor, a brake master cylinder pressure sensor and a steering wheel angle sensor as inputs to interpret the driver’s desired path and whether to accelerate or decelerate the vehicle. StabiliTrak also uses these sensors plus a lateral accelerometer and yaw rate sensor to determine the vehicle’s actual path. Yukon and Yukon XL models equipped with StabiliTrak also receive the G80 locking differential.

If the difference between the driver’s desired path and the vehicle’s actual path becomes great enough, StabiliTrak takes appropriate action to assist the driver with maintaining the desired path. If the vehicle begins to “snowplow,” or understeer, StabiliTrak applies the inside rear brake to help turn the vehicle. If the vehicle begins to fishtail, or oversteer, StabiliTrak applies the outside front brake to straighten the vehicle. StabiliTrak is integrated with the traction control and ABS systems.

On two-wheel-drive models, traction is controlled by transferring torque across the rear axle (rather than all differentials on 4WD models) to whichever rear wheel has the most traction. In four-wheel-drive models, drivers get full StabiliTrak benefits in 4AUTO. StabiliTrak can be partially turned off in 4AUTO and on two-wheel-drive models and still provide partial yaw stability and traction control, plus full ABS control. Only the engine management is deactivated, allowing drivers to freely spin the vehicle’s wheels when in deep snow, sand or gravel. In four-wheel-drive models, selecting 4LO completely shuts off StabiliTrak, creating a low-gear ratio with extra torque for better hill climbing, towing a boat up a launch or controlling vehicle speed for descents down steep declines without constant use of the brakes.

Yukon XL continues to offer the segment-exclusive Quadrasteer four-wheel steering system. It is available on Yukon XL 2500 models with either two-wheel- or four-wheel-drive. The Quadrasteer four-wheel-steering system offers low-speed maneuverability and high-speed stability, handling and control ideal for pulling a trailer. At low speeds, Quadrasteer enables the rear wheels to turn in the opposite direction of the front wheels. That helps the vehicle make tighter turns such as when cornering or getting into a tight parking space. At higher speeds, the system reduces vehicle yaw, or rotational motion, for more control during lane changes and demanding conditions.

In the Yukon XL, Quadrasteer reduces the turning circle from 44.3 feet (13.5 m) to 36.5 feet (11.1 m).

Enhanced touch-screen navigation radio

Also new to Yukon and Yukon XL models for 2005 is an available DVD-based touch-screen navigation radio. The easy-to-use system employs touch-screen functionality and will map routes with 2-D and 3-D full-color map views on a large, 6.5-inch (165-mm) display screen. Once the navigation DVD is inserted and the address entered on the system's screen, a route map is generated and audio commands are provided. Instructions in English and French are available.

The verbal commands tell drivers when to turn and alerts them if they stray from the calculated route; the system automatically recalculates a new route from their current position if they make a wrong turn. Additionally, drivers can instruct the navigation system to plan a route using the shortest path or one using major roads.

Improved fuel economy

Already a class leader in fuel economy, the 2005 Yukon and Yukon XL extend that leadership with three enhancements that lead to approximately a 1-mpg fuel economy improvement.

Electric cooling fans

This model year’s Yukon and Yukon XL models feature an all-electric cooling system (compared to fan and fan clutch on 2004 models). The all-electric cooling system consists of two 200-watt electric fan packages and an improved dissipation radiator. The new cooling system provides a number of advantages:

  • A reduction in parasitic losses due to disengaged fan speed with a corresponding increase in combined city/highway fuel economy
  • A significant improvement in idle air conditioning performance (driver/passenger comfort) as well as an ability to idle with the air conditioning on for extended periods in very high ambient temperatures 
  • Quieter operation

Regulated voltage control

A new voltage control system monitors the battery’s charge status and controls the vehicle’s generator to minimize parasitic voltage loss.

Aerodynamic improvements

Other changes designed to improve fuel economy include improved sealing of the vehicles’ front end. For example, tow hook openings are now sealed when not ordered on the vehicle. In addition, the center hole in the front air deflector has been sealed, an extension has been added to the front air deflector, and the aerodynamics for the running boards have been improved.

Additional changes

Yukon and Yukon XL’s other content changes for 2005 include:

  • 17-inch wheels: Ultra Bright Polished 17-inch cast aluminum wheels – an all-new appearance – are offered as a stand-alone option for 2005.
  • New exterior colors: Yukon and Yukon XL are available in two new colors for 2005: Sand Beige Metallic and Blue-Green Crystal.
  • OnStar with sixth-generation hardware: OnStar-equipped Yukon and Yukon XL models feature new sixth-generation hardware with digital and analog coverage. OnStar’s Gen 6 hardware also includes upgraded hands-free voice recognition capabilities including more intuitive continuous digit dialing and improved voice recognition accuracy. OnStar is the leading provider of in-vehicle safety, security and information services in the United States and Canada. Using the GPS satellite network and wireless technology, OnStar features core safety services and OnStar Personal Calling that allows drivers to make and receive hands-free, voice-activated phone calls using a powerful three-watt digital/analog system and external antenna for greater reception.

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Contact:
Pontiac-GMC Communications
Tom Beaman
Phone: 313-667-4123
Fax: 313-667-4001
E-mail: tom.beaman@gm.com

GM of Canada Communications
Richard James
Phone: 905-644-1804
Fax: 905-644-3873
E-mail: richard.james@gm.com

GM de Mexico Communications
Juan Bernardo Urrutia
Phone: 011(5255) 5901-3046
E-mail: juanbernardo.urrutia@gm.com


STANDARD AND OPTIONAL FEATURES

EXTERIOR FEATURES

SLE

SLT

Assist steps - moulded, black

S

S

Doors - rear, liftgate with integral liftglass and rear-window wiper/washer

S

S

Fender flares - black, wheel opening (Yukon XL 2500)

S

S

Fog lights

S

S

Glass - Solar-Ray, tinted, deep-tinted behind front doors

S

S

Mirrors - manual foldaway, black, power remote control and heated

S

-

Mirrors - power foldaway, body-coloured, power remote control, reverse-tilt, heated, puddle lights with integral turn signals and driver's side electrochromic auto-dimming feature

O

S

Mirrors - camper-style, power remote control, heated, power extendable and integral turn signals (requires available Trailering Special Equipment Package); does not include memory or reverse down feature

O

O

Mouldings - bodyside, body-coloured with bright insert

S

S

Package - Off-Road (Z71): includes 17" X 7.5" 6-spoke aluminum wheels, P265/70R17 On-Off Road blackwall tires, 46 mm gas pressurized shock absorbers, Off-Road jounce bumpers, skid plates, high capacity air cleaner and Z71 decals (Yukon 4x4 only)

O

O

Roof rack - side rails

S

S

Roof rack - cross bars (roof rack cross bars available with cargo packages)

O

S

Skid plates - protects front underbody, oil pan, differential case and transfer case (4x4 models only, standard in Z71)

O

O

Sunroof - power, sliding glass panel with express-open feature (not available with split-bench front seat. Includes HomeLink universal transmitter on SLE model)

O

O

Tow hooks - two front (std. Yukon XL 2500 4x4)

O

O

Tires - P265/70R16 all-season touring (1500 models)

S

-

Tires - P265/70R17 all-season; available with White-outline letters (1500 models)

-

S

Tires - LT245/75R16E all-season (Yukon XL 2500)

S

S

Wheels - 16" aluminum with steel spare, underbody

S

-

Wheels - 17" 6-spoke aluminum with 16" steel spare, underbody

-

S

Windshield wipers - 2-speed with variable delay, intermittent

S

S

INTERIOR FEATURES

SLE

SLT

Air conditioning - tri-zone, manual climate control

S

-

Air conditioning - tri-zone, automatic climate control

O

S

Console - floor, includes storage, coin holders, cupholders, rear-seat audio controls (included with bucket seats)

O

S

Console - mini overhead, includes map lights, rear-seat HVAC controls

S

S

Cruise control - electronic with resume, coast and decelerate/accelerate features

S

S

Defogger - electric rear-window

S

S

Door locks - power, programmable with lock-out protection

S

S

Driver Information Centre - includes multi-language and trip functions, displays vital vehicle functions with both visual and audible reminders/warnings

S

S

DVD Entertainment System - includes overhead fold-down 178 mm (7 in.) LCD colour monitor, DVD player, video camera and video game input jacks, 2 sets of wireless headphones and remote control

-

O

Integrated DVD Navigation System - includes AM/FM stereo with CD player, Bose Premium 9-speaker sound system (including subwoofer) with AudioPilot(r) noise compensating technology, full-feature autonomous navigation with touch screen and points-of-interest (please speak with your Sales Consultant regarding the Yukon/Yukon XL navigation system's geographic coverage)

-

O

Floor covering - colour-keyed carpeting with floor mats

S

S

Garage door opener - HomeLink 3-channel, universal transmitter

O

S

Heater - rear auxiliary

S

S

Instrumentation - full analogue gauge cluster (includes speedometer, tachometer, voltmeter, coolant temperature, oil pressure, fuel, odometer, trip odometer and engine hour meter)

S

S

Lights - overhead, reading and courtesy

S

S

Mirror - rear-view, includes compass, exterior temperature and front-passenger air bag status displays

S

S

Package - Cargo: includes roof rack cross bars, cargo net, cargo mat and cargo shade (deletes cargo mat and cargo shade when optional 3rd-row seat is specified on Yukon)

O

S

Package - Smoker's: includes lighter and ashtray (standard with front bench seat)

O

O

Pedals - power adjustable brake and accelerator

O

S

Personalization feature - programs many comfort and convenience features

-

S

Power outlets - auxiliary 12-volt

S

S

Retained accessory power

S

S

Steering column - tilt adjustable

S

S

Steering wheel - leather-wrapped

S

S

Steering wheel - controls for sound system and Driver Information Centre

S

S

Windows - power, driver's express-down and passenger window lock-out features

S

S

SEATS

SLE

SLT

Custom cloth 40/20/40 split-bench reclining front seat with power 6-way driver seat adjuster and folding centre armrest/storage

S

-

Custom cloth reclining high-back front bucket seats with inboard armrests, power 6-way driver seat-adjuster, rear seatback storage pockets, floor console, Bose premium speaker system with AudioPilot(r) noise-compensating technology and second-row audio controls

O

-

Full-feature reclining front bucket seats with leather seating surfaces, heated with separate controls for cushion and seatback, inboard armrests, power 10-way driver and front-passenger seat adjusters including power lumbar adjusters and seatback bolsters, 2-position driver's side memory controls and centre floor console

-

S

Second-row 3-passenger 60/40 split-folding bench with centre armrest

S

S

Second-row reclining bucket seats with inboard armrests

-

O

Third-row 3-passenger 50/50 flip-and-fold seat (3rd-row is vinyl when leather seating surfaces are specified) (Yukon)

O

O

Third-row 3-passenger full-folding bench seat (3rd-row is vinyl when leather seating surfaces are specified) (Yukon XL)

S

S

SOUND SYSTEMS

SLE

SLT

All Yukon/Yukon XL sound systems include an electronically tuned AM/FM stereo with seek/scan, Radio Data System (RDS), auto tone control and digital clock

S

S

CD and cassette tape players

S

O

6-disc in-dash CD changer

O

S

Bose premium speaker system with AudioPilot(r) noise compensating technology (included with optional bucket seats)

O

S

Second-row audio controls - includes headphone jacks

O

S

MECHANICAL

SLE

SLT

Brakes - Hydro-Boost power-assisted, 4-wheel disc with anti-lock braking system (ABS) and dynamic rear proportioning (DRP)

S

S

Engine - Vortec 4800 V8 (Yukon 1500)

S

S

Engine - Vortec 5300 V8 (standard: Yukon XL1500/optional: Yukon 1500)

S

S

Engine - Vortec 6000 V8 (Yukon XL 2500)

S

S

Engine - Vortec 8100 V8 (Yukon XL 2500)

O

O

Exhaust system - aluminized stainless steel

S

S

Locking differential - rear (interim availability on certain models)

S

S

Package - Quadrasteer: 4-wheel steering with mode selector switch on instrument panel, roof marker lights, unique rear flared fenders with clearance lights, limited-slip differential, Trailering Special Equipment Package and AutoRide Control suspension; requires Vortec 6000 V8 and optional traction assist on 2WD models (Yukon XL 2500 only)

O

O

Package - Snowplow Prep: (Yukon XL 2500 4x4)

O

O

Package - Trailering Special Equipment: heavy-duty, includes weight-distributing platform with trailer hitch receiver, heavy-duty transmission oil cooler, high-capacity air cleaner and 7-pin sealed connector; Trailering Special Equipment Package required when Sunroof and DVD Entertainment System are ordered together (includes 7-pin to 4-pin adapter and trailer brake control harness)

O

O

StabiliTrak - vehicle stability enhancement system (except Yukon XL 2500 models)

S

S

Suspension - premium ride, includes rear self-levelling shock absorbers (Yukon 2WD and 4x4/Yukon XL 1500 2WD)

S

S

Suspension - premium ride, includes rear progressive rate coil springs (Yukon XL 1500 4x4)

S

S

Suspension - firm ride (Yukon XL 2500)

S

S

Suspension - AutoRide Control with real-time damping and air-assisted, self-levelling rear suspension (not available with 1500 models)

O

O

Transfer case - Autotrac with electronic push-button controls (4x4 without StabiliTrak)

S

S

Transfer case - Borg-Warner 2-speed full-time all-wheel drive (AWD) open differential; vehicles produced after December 2004 will be equipped with an Autotrac (4x4) type transfer case and a locking differential (with optional StabiliTrak)

S

S

Transmission - 4-speed automatic with overdrive and Tow/Haul mode

S

S

SAFETY AND SECURITY

SLE

SLT

Air bags - dual-stage, driver and right front-passenger, frontal. Includes Passenger Sensing System with automatic air bag suppression

S

S

Air bags - driver and front-passenger, seat-mounted side-impact

O

O

Brake/transmission shift interlock

S

S

Door locks - rear side door, child-security

S

S

Headlights - Daytime Running Lights with automatic light control

S

S

Keyless entry system - remote with Panic feature, includes rear cargo door, liftgate and liftglass

S

S

OnStar In-Vehicle Communications and Assistance Service - includes one-year Safe & Sound Plan

S

S

Safety restraints - LATCH (Lower Anchors and top Tethers for Children)

S

S

Theft-deterrent system - PASSLock

S

S

Theft-deterrent system - content theft alarm, audible/visible

S

S

Tire pressure monitor

S

S

Traction assist - electronic; not available with StabiliTrak or Vortec 8100 V8. Required with Quadrasteer on 2WD models (2WD)

O

O

S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.


SPECIFICATIONS

Overview

Models:

GMC Yukon, Yukon XL 1/2-ton, and Yukon XL 3/4-ton

Body style / driveline:

4-door sport utility, front-engine, 2- or 4-wheel drive

Construction:

body on frame

EPA vehicle class:

full-size sport utility

Manufacturing locations:

Yukon: Janesville, Wisconsin, and Arlington, Texas

Yukon XL: Janesville, Wisconsin, and Silao, Mexico

Key competitors:

Ford Expedition, Ford Excursion, Toyota Sequoia, Nissan Armada

Engines

Vortec 4800 (LR4)

Vortec 5300 (LM7)

Vortec 6000 (LQ4)

Vortec 8100 (L18)

Type:

4.8L V-8

5.3L V-8

6.0L V-8

8.1L V-8

Displacement (cu in / cc):

294 / 4807

325 / 5328

364 / 5967

496 / 8128

Bore & stroke (in / mm):

3.78 x 3.27 /

96.01 x 83

3.78 x 3.62 /

96.01 x 92

4.00 x 3.62 /

101.6 x 92

4.25 x 4.37 /

107.95 x 111

Block material:

cast iron

cast iron

cast iron

cast iron

Cylinder head material:

cast aluminum

cast aluminum

cast aluminum

cast iron

Valvetrain:

OHV, 2 valves per cylinder

OHV, 2 valves per cylinder

OHV, 2 valves per cylinder

OHV, 2 valves per cylinder

Ignition system:

composite distributor, platinum-tipped spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires

coil near plug, composite distributor, platinum-tipped spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires

coil near plug, composite distributor, platinum-tipped spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires

coil near plug, platinum-tipped spark plugs

Fuel delivery:

sequential fuel injection

sequential fuel injection

sequential fuel injection

sequential fuel injection

Compression ratio:

9.5:1

9.5:1

9.4:1

9.1:1

Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm):

285 / 213

295 / 220

325 / 242

320 / 239

@ 5200

@ 5200

@ 5200

@ 4200

Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):

295 / 400

335 / 463

365 / 495

440 / 597

@ 4000

@ 4000

@ 4000

@ 3200

Recommended unleaded fuel:

87 octane

87 octane or ethanol-capable flex fuel

87 octane

87 octane

Maximum engine speed (rpm):

6000

5900