2009 Yukon & Yukon Denali/Yukon XL & Yukon XL Denali

For Release: June 9, 2008

2009 GMC YUKON & YUKON DENALI / YUKON XL & YUKON XL DENALI

New for 2009

Model Lineup

Yukon

Engines

Transmissions

 

Vortec 4.8L V-8 (LY2)

Vortec

5.3L V-8 (LY5/LMG)

Vortec

5.3L V-8 (LC9)

Vortec

6.2L V-8 (L9H)

4-spd auto

(Hydra-Matic 4L60)

6-spd auto

(Hydra-Matic 6L80)

Yukon

s (2WD base only)

s (2WD)

o (2WD base only)

s (4WD)

o (2WD)

–

s (4.8L)

s (5.3L & 6.0L)

Yukon Denali

–

–

–

s

–

s

 

Yukon XL

Engines

Transmissions

 

Vortec 5.3L V-8 (LY5/LMG)

Vortec 5.3L V-8 (LC9)

Vortec 6.0L V-8 (L76)

Vortec 6.0L V-8 (LY6)

Vortec

6.2L V-8 (L9H)

6-spd auto

(Hydra-Matic 6L80)

6-spd auto

(Hydra-Matic 6L90)

Yukon XL 1500

s (2WD)

s (4WD)

o

s

s

s

–

Yukon XL 2500

–

–

–

s

–

–

s

Yukon XL Denali

–

–

–

–

s

s

–


Key:  

Standard

s

Optional

o

Not available

C

2009 YUKON AND YUKON XL ADD FUEL-SAVING SIX-SPEED AUTOMATIC, HELPFUL SAFETY AND CONVENIENCE FEATURES; YUKON DENALI OFFERS E85 FLEXFUEL CAPABILITY

Built with GMC’s legendary capability and renowned refinement, the Yukon and Yukon XL family of full-size SUVs continues to deliver more power and better fuel economy than the competition. For 2009, a host of new features is designed to deliver segment-leading fuel economy and give customers more choices of helpful safety and convenience equipment.

The new features include a fuel-saving six-speed automatic transmission on models equipped with the 5.3L and 6.0L engines, Bluetooth wireless phone connectivity, XM Satellite Radio with new NavTraffic feature and more. The new content adds to an already comprehensive package of performance, safety and comfort features that gives customers unparalleled choices in the segment.

“For customers who need a full-size SUV for their passenger or trailering needs, the Yukon family exceeds expectations with uncompromising capability and good efficiency,” said Susan Docherty, Buick-Pontiac-GMC vice president. “Customers will realize real fuel savings with the new six-speed automatic, making the Yukon and Yukon XL smart choices for those who seek true truck utility.”

The new Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed automatic enhances fuel economy on the highway via reduced engine speed. The engine requires less fuel to operate at a lower “cruising” speed. Also, quietness in the interior is enhanced with the lower-rpm cruising.

Yukon Denali and Yukon XL Denali are also back for 2009, packing the same helpful technologies as the Yukon models, as well as an enhanced 6.2L V-8 that is more powerful and E85-capable. Denali models also receive additional comfort and convenience features.

New for 2009

In addition to the new six-speed automatic transmission paired with 5.3L and 6.0L engines, a host of new safety and convenience features across the lineup gives customers more choices to equip their Yukon or Yukon XL. The changes for ’09 include the following:

Yukon and Yukon XL lineup

The Yukon and Yukon XL are based on GM’s acclaimed full-size SUV platform and feature distinctive styling, spacious and refined interiors, exceptional driving characteristics and segment-leading safety features – including standard head curtain side air bags for all seating rows on all models.

Yukon rides on a 116-inch (2,946 mm) wheelbase, with an overall length of 202 inches (5,130 mm). It rides on a wider track that, along with the long wheelbase, provides a smooth, confident and secure driving experience. Yukon XL models have exterior dimensions similar to the regular models, but are about 14 inches longer in wheelbase and 20 inches longer in overall length.

Both Yukon and Yukon XL are available in SLE (cloth trim) and SLT trim (leather appointments), as well as 2WD and 4WD configurations. A third-row seat is standard on all Yukon models.

Yukon and Yukon XL models feature a 5.3L V-8 with GM’s fuel-saving Active Fuel Management technology. A 4.8L V-8 is the standard engine on the Yukon 2WD base model only, and a 6.0L all-aluminum V-8 with variable valve timing is available on Yukon XL. Several available engines are capable of running on E85; in fact, all Yukon 4WD and Yukon XL half-ton models come standard with the E85-capable version of the 5.3L V-8. GM vehicles with E85 capability can run on 100 percent gasoline, E85 or any combination of the two.

Denali models at a glance

The iconic Denali is available in both standard and extended-length models. Standard features include power liftgate, power release second-row fold-and-tumble bucket seat, head curtain side air bags, power-adjustable pedals, electrochromic (auto-dimming) inside mirror, RainSense automatic windshield wipers, remote start system and Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist. From an entertainment standpoint, the vehicles come standard with an AM/FM MP3-capable radio with a six-disc in-dash CD changer, Bose 10-speaker Centerpoint Surround Sound audio system and XM Satellite Radio.

The Denali models also offers several helpful and convenient options, including a navigation radio system, rearview camera system, power sunroof, power-retractable assist steps and a rear-seat, DVD-based entertainment system. A new, third-row DVD entertainment system is offered on the Yukon Denali XL in 2009. For added safety, a side blind zone alert system also is available.

The interiors of the Yukon Denali and Yukon XL Denali offer style and luxury, including standard Nuance leather-covered seating with heated first- and second-row captain’s seats, as well as leather trim throughout – including a Denali-exclusive leather-wrapped steering wheel with a host of auxiliary controls. A new power heated steering wheel with Easy Entry/Exit is standard on all Denali models.

The upscale styling is complemented by soft, low-gloss materials for the instrument panel and other trim pieces. The harmonious color and grain of the materials were carefully selected to provide a premium feel as well as durability. Flush-mounted HVAC controls and radios, with almost imperceptible gaps, convey precision and integration, as do dampened doors for the center console storage and cupholders. Chrome accents are used on instrument surrounds, vents and other trim. Automatic tri-zone climate control is standard.

Design details

Yukon and Yukon XL have a sleek, taut form. Wraparound front and rear fascias, styled mirrors and integrated running boards provide a seamless, contemporary appearance. Craftsmanship is found in elements such as tight tolerances between exterior components and a tuned, wheels-to-the-corners proportion. The toned look on all models is created with a fast windshield angle of 57 degrees, which flows gracefully into the roofline. This improves aerodynamic performance, which bolsters fuel economy and helps reduce wind noise.

Features such as power articulating running boards and a power liftgate enhance accessibility. The liftgate’s easy-to-operate assist feature is designed to help the operator by using the mass of the tailgate to almost open or close itself once the liftgate is past the halfway-open position. A switch inside the vehicle activates the power assist, or it can be activated via the key fob.

The Yukon Denali models have their own look that is instantly identifiable from the distinctive chrome grille – an iconic cue from the very first Yukon Denali. New body-side moldings for ’09 contribute to the models’ sleek look, while standard 20-inch wheels give it a bold street stance.

Interior refinement and capability

The Yukon and Yukon XL are available in two trim levels: SLE and SLT. Interior space has a spacious, refined environment, thanks to a premium tone-on-tone color scheme and a lower-positioned instrument panel. Sculpted seat designs and detailed trim affirm the vehicles’ craftsmanship, which is bolstered by optional amenities, such as heated seats for first- and second-row passengers. Also, the front seats offer plenty of fore/aft and recline travel, and the second-row seats have a comfortable angle for the seatback recline.

The upscale styling is complemented by soft, low-gloss materials for the instrument panel and other trim pieces. The harmonious color and grain of the materials were carefully selected to provide a premium feel as well as durability. Flush-mounted HVAC controls and radios convey precision and integration. Chrome accents are used on instrument surrounds, vents and other trim.

Craftsmanship also is revealed in unexpected areas, such as distinctive sill plates that greet occupants when the doors are opened, and there are no exposed fasteners or hardware on the pillars, seats or seat tracks. The seats have “close-outs” that surround the seat bottoms and seat tracks, creating a more finished appearance. The undersides of the seats are covered, too, when folded.

The Yukon and Yukon XL also offers an industry-exclusive power fold-and-tumble second-row seat feature that eases access to the third-row seat. The power fold-and-tumble second-row seats feature release buttons accessible by the driver on the overhead console or on the interior C-pillar to provide an easy, immediate release of the seat and an access path to the third-row seat or cargo area

Remote start is available and enables the climate system to heat or cool the vehicle’s interior prior to occupant use. A wide array of audio, infotainment and safety options are available and include an available touch-screen navigation system, as well as a DVD system with a large flip-down screen positioned in front of the second-row seats.

Yukon and Yukon XL interiors are versatile, too. The third-row seats fold flat and are easily tumbled forward or removed for maximum cargo area. Also, the center console storage compartment, at 20.1 liters of capacity, is the segment’s largest. The glove box offers significant storage space, too, and features damped opening operation that bolsters quietness and refinement.

Chassis and suspension

The Yukon and Yukon XL are built on GM’s full-size SUV platform, which incorporates features such as a fully boxed frame, coil-over-shock front suspension and rack-and-pinion steering. The frame supports wide front and rear tracks that enhance stability and driving confidence through a more secure road feel and a lower center of gravity. The front suspension consists of a coil-over-shock design that delivers linear, solid and unwavering ride and handling characteristics on all road surfaces.

A rack-and-pinion steering system provides precise and responsive control and enhanced on-center feel. Yukon and Yukon XL 1500 models use a highly refined five-link rear suspension that provides superior isolation and ride, with larger, firmer brackets that also contribute to the vehicles’ precise driving manners.

Large, four-wheel disc brakes and a sophisticated ABS system ensure shorter braking distances and segment-leading performance. Larger vented front and rear brake rotors, stiff dual-piston calipers and long-life brake pads contribute to enhanced pedal feel, reduced brake noise and predictable, linear brake response. A Bosch 8.0 next-generation four-channel ABS system is standard. The ABS system works with the standard StabiliTrak electronic stability control system with traction control. It incorporates rollover mitigation – software algorithm technology that uses sensors to proactively predict vehicle “tip-up” and applies appropriate brake forces to help prevent such events.

Enhanced driving control and ride smoothness is offered with the available Autoride real-time damping system (standard on Denali), which uses electronically controlled shock absorbers to make nearly instantaneous damping adjustments. The system “reads” the road and anticipates the best damping rates. Seventeen-inch wheels are standard on Yukon and Yukon XL; 20-inch wheels are available – including an all-new, 20-inch chrome-clad wheel for ’09. New tires are tailored to the vehicles to provide excellent balance of handling, quietness and safety. Yukon 2500 comes standard with 16-inch wheels and 17-inch wheels are available, while the Yukon Denali lineup comes standard with 20-inch wheels.

Powertrain systems

The small-block V-8 family powers the Yukon and Yukon XL. An iron-block Vortec 5.3L V-8 with 310 horsepower (231 kW)* and 335 lb.-ft. of torque (454 Nm)* offering Active Fuel Management technology is standard on all models except the base Yukon 2WD; Yukon XL with 4WD (5.3L with aluminum cylinder block) delivers 310 hp (231 kW) and 335 lb.-ft of torque (454 Nm).* Active Fuel Management enables better fuel economy by switching between eight-cylinder and four-cylinder operation in appropriate, lower-demand situations. Operation is automatic and seamless to the driver. The engine uses less fuel when operating in four-cylinder mode.

A Vortec 4.8L V-8 is standard on the Yukon 2WD base model. A FlexFuel E85 version of the 5.3L engine, which is capable of running on E85 ethanol fuel or any mixture of E85 and gasoline, is standard on 4WD models and available on 2WD models. E85 is comprised of 85 percent ethanol, a renewable resource fuel produced in the United States that reduces carbon dioxide emissions.

Available on Yukon XL is an all-aluminum 6.0L V-8 with variable valve timing (VVT). It is rated at 352 horsepower (262 kW).* VVT helps optimize camshaft timing to improve low-rpm torque and high-rpm horsepower. The system is enabled by a unique cam phaser – the industry’s first application of VVT on a mass-produced V-8 cam-in-block engine. The unique cam phaser adjusts the camshaft timing at the same rate for both the intake and exhaust valves.

The Yukon Denali and Yukon XL Denali are powered by a powerful 6.2L V-8. It uses advanced technologies and lightweight materials, including variable valve timing and an aluminum cylinder block, which help the vehicles deliver outstanding, more efficient performance. The 6.2L engine is rated at 403 horsepower (301 kW) and 417 lb.-ft. of torque (565 Nm).* For 2009, the 6.2L is FlexFuel-enabled, meaning it can run on E85 ethanol, gasoline or any combination of the two fuels.

The Yukon lineup’s transmissions are matched to the engines to provide a balance between effortless capability and efficiency. They include four-speed and six-speed automatics, including a new Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed that is matched with models powered by the 5.3L and 6.0L engines, as well as the Denali’s 6.2L. The six-speed automatic has a wide, 6.04:1 overall ratio – including two overdrive gears – that helps deliver an excellent balance of performance and fuel economy. Also, the 6L80 has a “tap up/tap down” capability that allows the driver to manually select upshifts and downshifts with a button on the column shifter.

Safety and security

The Yukon and Yukon XL are designed to be among the industry's safest and most secure vehicles, with a 360-degree perimeter safety system of occupant protection and crash avoidance technologies. Standard features include head curtain side air bags for all seating rows and front-seat safety belt pretensioners that are linked to the vehicle's sensing system to provide segment-exclusive deployment in rear-end crashes. These features are integrated into a stronger vehicle structure that is also designed for improved compatibility with other vehicles.

The head curtain air bags include design features that provide increased rollover protection and occupant containment. Sensors located at the front of the vehicle, in the side doors, and within the occupant compartment provide increased and more immediate crash detection. The vehicle's sensing system provides segment-exclusive capability to deploy front seat safety belt pretensioners during certain rear-end collisions, enhancing the belt system's ability to hold the occupants firmly in place.

The head curtain side air bag system incorporates one of the segment's first rollover indication sensors, which is located on the vehicle's center tunnel in the occupant compartment. The sensor monitors the vehicle's acceleration and roll rate. If these signals indicate an impending rollover, the roof-mounted head curtain side air bags deploy to provide an extra measure of occupant protection and containment. These head curtain side air bags stay inflated longer than airbags developed only for side impacts because rollover incidents can last longer. The deployment duration and other design features of the head curtain air bags combine to provide increased occupant protection and the ability to help keep occupants inside the vehicle.

Enhanced design and driver control dynamics bolster crash avoidance. They include wider front and rear tracks, as well as more responsive suspensions – including a new coil-over-shock front suspension design and new rack-and-pinion steering. The vehicles are built on a stronger and stiffer, fully boxed frame that contributes to enhanced crash energy management. The front frame section has been designed to optimize crush progression, resulting in improved energy absorption efficiency. The improved crush performance, enabled by hydroformed frame rails and efficient chassis component packaging, also comprehends design provisions for improved vehicle-to-vehicle compatibility in the event of a frontal impact with a smaller vehicle.

Here’s a rundown of Yukon and Yukon XL’s safety features:


All models come standard with the OnStar 8.0 system. SLE models come standard with a one-year Safe & Sound plan; SLT and Denali models include one-year of Directions & Connections service with Turn-by-Turn Navigation. New for ’09 is Destination Download, which downloads requested directions directly to the navigation system.

Yukon ’s OnStar plans also include General Motors Advanced Crash Response System, making crash data available to emergency services to potentially dispatch the appropriate life-saving personnel and equipment to crash scenes faster. If the vehicle is in a crash that activates an air bag, the OnStar system automatically notifies an OnStar Advisor, who will check on the occupants or summon emergency help if necessary. OnStar also can assist authorities in locating a vehicle if it is reported stolen (ability to locate stolen vehicles varies with conditions).

*SAE certified.

# # #

Contact:
Randal Fox
GMC Communications
Phone: 313-667-4128
E-mail: randal.l.fox@gm.com

Kelly Wysocki
Product Development Communications
Phone: 586-492-0122
E-mail: kelly.wysocki@gm.com

Antonio Sanchez Jimenez
Gerente de Relaciones Públicas y Comunicación
General Motors de Mexico
Office: 011-5255-5901-3042
E-mail: angelantonio.sanchezjimenez@gm.com

SPECIFICATIONS

Overview

Models:

GMC Yukon, Yukon XL 1500 and Yukon XL 2500; Yukon Denali and Yukon XL Denali

Body style / driveline:

4-door sport utility, front-engine, 2WD or 4WD

Construction:

body on frame

EPA vehicle class:

full-size sport utility

Manufacturing locations:

Arlington, Texas

Key competitors:

Ford Expedition, Ford Expedition XL, Toyota Sequoia, Nissan Armada

Engines

 

Vortec 4.8L V-8 (LY2)

Vortec 5.3L V-8 (LY5, LMG)

Vortec 5.3L V-8 (LC9)

Type :

4.8 L V-8

5.3L V-8

5.3L V-8

Displacement (cu in / cc):

293 / 4807

325 / 5328

325 / 5328

Bore & stroke (in / mm):

3.78 x 3.27 / 96 x 83

3.78 x 3.62 / 96 x 92

3.78 x 3.62 / 96 x 92

Block material:

cast iron

cast iron

cast aluminum

Cylinder head material:

cast aluminum

cast aluminum

cast aluminum

Valvetrain:

overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder

overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder

overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder

Ignition system:

coil-near-plug ignition, iridium electrode tip/ iridium core spark plugs, low resistance spark plug wires

coil-near-plug ignition, iridium electrode tip/ iridium core spark plugs, low resistance spark plug wires

coil-near-plug ignition, iridium electrode tip/ iridium core spark plugs, low resistance spark plug wires

Fuel delivery:

sequential fuel injection

Active Fuel Management™; sequential fuel injection

Active Fuel Management™; sequential fuel injection

Compression ratio:

9.1:1

9.9:1

9.9:1

Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm):

295 / 220 @ 5600*

310 / 231 @ 5200*

310 / 231 @ 5200*

Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):

305 / 414 @ 4600*

335 / 454 @ 4400*

335 / 454 @ 4400*

Fuel:

regular unleaded

regular unleaded,

E85-capable (LMG)

regular unleaded, E85-capable

Maximum engine speed (rpm):

6000

6000

6000

Emissions controls:

close-coupled catalytic converter, 58X ignition, returnless fuel rail, fast-response O² sensor

close-coupled catalytic converter, 58X ignition, returnless fuel rail, fast-response O² sensor

close-coupled catalytic converter, 58X ignition, returnless fuel rail, fast-response O² sensor

EPA estimated fuel economy (city / hwy):

Yukon 2WD: 14 / 19

Yukon 2WD: 14 / 20
Yukon 4WD: 14 / 19
Yukon XL 2WD: 14 / 20
Yukon XL 4WD: 14 / 19

Yukon 4WD: 14 / 19 Yukon XL 4WD: 14 / 19

Engines continued

 

Vortec 6.0L V-8 (L76)

Vortec 6.0L V-8 (LY6)

Vortec 6.0L V-8 (LFA)

Vortec 6.2L V-8 (L9H)

Type :

6.0L V-8

6.0L V-8

6.0L V-8

6.2L V-8

Displacement (cu in / cc):

364 / 5967

364 / 5967

364 / 5967

376 / 6162

Bore & stroke (in / mm):

4.00 x 3.62 / 101.6 x 92

4.00 x 3.62 / 101.6 x 92

4.00 x 3.62 / 101.6 x 92

4.06 x 3.62 / 103.25 x 92

Block material:

cast aluminum

cast iron

cast iron

cast aluminum

Cylinder head material:

cast aluminum

cast aluminum

cast aluminum

cast aluminum

Valvetrain:

overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder, variable valve timing

overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder, variable valve timing

overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder, variable valve timing

overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder, variable valve timing

Ignition system:

coil-near-plug ignition, iridium electrode tip/ iridium core spark plugs, low resistance spark plug wires

coil-near-plug ignition, iridium electrode tip/ iridium core spark plugs, low resistance spark plug wires

coil-near-plug ignition, iridium electrode tip/ iridium core spark plugs, low resistance spark plug wires

coil-near-plug ignition, iridium electrode tip/ iridium core spark plugs, low resistance spark plug wires

Fuel delivery:

Active Fuel Management™; sequential fuel injection

sequential fuel injection

Active Fuel Management™; sequential fuel injection

sequential fuel injection

Compression ratio:

9.6:1

9.6:1

10.8:1

10.5:1

Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm):

366 / 273 @ 5500*

352 / 262 @ 5400*

332 / 248 @ 5100*

403 / 301 @ 5700*

Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):

376 / 510 @ 4400*

382 / 518 @ 4200*

367 / 498 @ 4100*

417 / 565 @ 4300*

Fuel:

regular unleaded

regular unleaded

regular unleaded

premium recommended, but not required; E85 capable

Maximum engine speed (rpm):

6000

6000

6000

6000

Emissions controls:

close-coupled catalytic converter, 58X ignition, returnless fuel rail, fast-response O² sensor

close-coupled catalytic converter, 58X ignition, returnless fuel rail, fast-response O² sensor

close-coupled catalytic converter, 58X ignition, returnless fuel rail, fast-response O² sensor

close-coupled catalytic converter, 58X ignition, returnless fuel rail, fast-response O² sensor

EPA estimated fuel economy
(city / hwy):

Yukon XL 2WD: 12 / 17
Yukon XL 4WD: 12 / 17

N/A

TBD

2WD: 12 / 19
AWD: 12 / 18

Transmissions

 

Hydra-Matic 4L60, 4-speed automatic

Hydra-Matic 6L80, 6-speed automatic

Hydra-Matic 6L90, 6-speed automatic

Gear ratios (:1):

 

 

 

First:

3.06

4.03

4.03

Second:

1.63

2.36

2.36

Third:

1.00

1.53

1.53

Fourth:

0.70

1.15

1.15

Fifth:

--

0.85

0.85

Sixth:

--

0.67

0.67

Reverse:

2.29

3.06

3.06

Final drive ratio:

3.23 or 3.73 

3.08 or 3.42

3.73

Chassis/Suspension

Front:

independent, coil over shock; Autoride real-time damping (opt.)

Rear:

five-link with coil springs ( Yukon and Yukon XL 1500); multi-leaf springs (Yukon XL 2500)

Traction assist:

all-speed traction control

Steering type:

power-assisted rack-and-pinion

Steering ratio:

17.75:1 ( Yukon and Yukon XL 1500, Denali models)
TBD ( Yukon XL 2500)

Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock:

3 ( Yukon and Yukon XL 1500, Denali models)
TBD ( Yukon XL 2500)

Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m):

39.04 / 11.9 (Yukon, Denali)
43.0 / 13.1 (Yukon XL 1500, Yukon XL Denali)
45.3 / 13.8 ( Yukon XL 2500)

Brakes

Type:

four-wheel disc, four-wheel ABS ( Yukon and Yukon XL 1500); four-wheel disc, four-wheel ABS with hydroboost (Yukon XL 2500)

Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm):

front: 13 x 1.18 / 330 x 30 (1500, Denali models)
rear: 13.5 x 0.79 / 345 x 20 (1500, Denali models)

Wheels/Tires

Wheel size and type:

16 x 6.5-inch polished forged aluminum, 8-lug (Yukon XL 2500)

 

17 x 7.5-inch machined cast aluminum

 

17 x 7.5-inch machined forged aluminum, 8-lug (Yukon XL 2500)

 

20 x 8.5-inch polished aluminum

 

20 x 8.5-inch chrome-clad aluminum

Tires:

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

 

LT245/75R16E on-/off-road, blackwall (Yukon XL 2500)

 

P265/70R17 blackwall Bridgestone all-season radial

 

P265/70R17 white letter Goodyear all-season radial

 

LT265/70R17 on-/off-road, radial (Yukon XL 2500)

 

P265/65R18-112S all-season radial

 

P275/55R20 blackwall Bridgestone all-season radial

Dimensions
Exterior

 

Yukon / Denali

Yukon XL / XL Denali

Wheelbase (in / mm):

116 / 2946

130 / 3302

Overall length (in / mm):

202.0 / 5130

222.4 / 5648

Overall width (in / mm):

79.0 / 2007

79.1 / 2010

Overall height (in / mm):

2WD: 76.9 / 1954

4WD: 77 / 1955

Denali : 75.9 / 1927

2WD: 76.8 / 1950

4WD: 77.2 / 1962

Denali : 77.2 / 1962

Track (in / mm):

front: 68.2 / 1731.8

rear: 67.0 / 1701.8

front: 68.2 / 1732

rear: 67.0 / 1702

Minimum ground clearance (in / mm):

8.9 / 226.7 (all models)

2WD: 8.9 / 226.7 4WD: 9.2 / 234.5

Denali : 9.3 / 236

Step-in height (in / mm):

2WD: 21.7 / 552 4WD: 21.9 / 557

Denali: 20.2 / 514

2WD: 21.8 / 555 4WD: 22.2 / 563

Denali : 21.9 / 557

Ground to top of load floor (in / mm):

2WD: 31.7 / 805

4WD: 31.6 / 802

Denali : 31.5 / 801

2WD: 31.8 / 807

4WD: 32.6 / 829

Denali : 32.3 / 820

Approach angle (deg):

2WD: 17.16

4WD: 17.21

Denali : 16.02

2WD: 17.04

4WD: 16.91

Denali : 15.9

Departure angle (deg):

2WD: 21.9

4WD: 21.74

Denali : 21.65

2WD: 20.45

4WD: 20.93

Denali : 21.95

Base curb weight (lb / kg):

2WD: 5301 / 2404 (5.3L)

4WD: 5536 / 2511 (5.3L)

Denali 2WD: 5511 / 2500

Denali AWD: 5677 / 2575

1500 2WD: 5621 / 2549 (5.3L) 1500 4WD: 5836 / 2647 (5.3L) 2500 2WD: 6160 / 2794 (6.0L) 2500 4WD: 6480 / 2939 (6.0L)

Denali 2WD: 6150 / 2789

Denali AWD: 5954 / 2700

Weight distribution (% front / rear):

All: 52 / 48

All: 51 / 49

Interior

 

First Row

Second Row

Third Row

Seating capacity (9 total):

2 / 3

2 / 3

3

Headroom (in / mm):

Yukon : 41.1 / 1043

Yukon XL: 41.1 / 1043

Yukon : 39.2 / 995

Yukon XL: 38.5 / 978

Yukon : 37.9 / 963

Yukon XL: 38.1 / 967

Legroom (in / mm):

Yukon : 41.3 / 1049

Yukon XL: 41.3 / 1049

Yukon : 39.0 / 991

Yukon XL: 39.5 / 1002

Yukon : 25.6 / 649

Yukon XL: 34.9 / 887

Shoulder room (in / mm):

Yukon : 65.3 / 1658

Yukon XL: 65.3 / 1658

Yukon : 65.2 / 1657

Yukon XL: 65.2 / 1657

Yukon : 61.7 / 1567

Yukon XL: 64.7 / 1643

Hip room (in / mm):

Yukon : 64.4 / 1635

Yukon XL: 64.4 / 1635

Yukon : 60.6 / 1539

Yukon XL: 61.8 / 1570

Yukon : 49.1 / 1246

Yukon XL: 49.4 / 1254

Cargo volume (cu ft / L):

 

 

 

Behind 1 st row, 2 nd row folded no third row

Yukon : 108.9 / 3084

Yukon XL: 137.4 / 3891

 

 

Behind 2 nd row no third row

 

Yukon : 60.3 / 1708

Yukon XL: 90 / 2548

 

Behind 3 rd row

 

 

Yukon : 16.9 / 478

Yukon XL: 45.8 / 1297

Note: three-passenger bench and two-passenger bucket seats standard or optional depending on the model.

Capacities

 

Yukon / Yukon Denali

Yukon XL / Yukon XL Denali

EPA interior volume (cu ft / L):

108.9 / 3084

137.4 / 3891

GVWR: (lb / kg):

2WD: 7100 / 3220

4WD: 7300 / 3311

Denali 2WD: 7100 / 3220

Denali AWD: 7300 / 3311

1500 2WD: 7200 / 3265 1500 4WD: 7400 / 3966 2500 2WD: 8600 / 3901 2500 4WD: 8600 / 3901

Denali 2WD: 7200 / 3265

Denali AWD: 7400 / 3966

Payload, base (lb / kg):

2WD: 1799 / 816 (with 3rd seat)

4WD: 1773 / 804 (with 3rd seat)

Denali 2WD: 1423 / 645 (with 3rd seat)

Denali AWD: TBD

1500 2WD: 1514 / 686 (with 3rd seat)

1500 4WD: 1564 / 709 (with 3rd seat)

2500 2WD: 2421 / 1098 (with 3rd seat)

2500 4WD: 2153 / 976 (with 3rd seat)

Denali 2WD: TBD

Denali AWD: TBD

Maximum trailer towing maximum (lb / kg):

2WD: 8400 / 3810

4WD: 8200 / 3720

Denali 2WD: 8500 / 3855

Denali AWD: 8300 / 3765

1500 2WD: 8100 / 3674

1500 4WD: 7900 / 3583

2500 2WD: 9600 / 4354

2500 4WD: 9300 / 4218

Denali 2WD: 7600 / 3447

Denali AWD: 7900 / 3583

Fuel tank (gal / L):

26 / 98

31.5 / 119 (1500 & Denali) 39 / 148 (2500)

Engine oil (qt / L):

6 / 5.7

6 / 5.7

Cooling system (qt / L):

4.8L: 14.4 / 13.6; 5.3L: 16.8 / 15.9; 6.2L: TBD

5.3L: 18.3 / 17.2 (w/ rear heat), 16.8 / 15.9 (w/o rear heat); 6.0L 17.8 / 16.9 (w/ rear heat), 16.8 / 15.9 (w/o rear heat); 6.2L: TBD

*SAE certified
Note: Information shown is current at time of publication.

Top