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GMC Yukon XL Generations

Each GMC Yukon XL generation, representing the timeframe between each Yukon XL redesign, is listed below. Use this list to see which is the most reliable and safest Yukon XL generation based on iSeeCars' data-driven ratings.

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In the market for a slightly used GMC Yukon XL, but wondering if it offers the latest design enhancements? iSeeCars' team of automotive experts and data scientists compiled the most accurate and comprehensive history of the GMC Yukon XL's redesign schedule, showing which model year an all-new "vehicle generation" debuted. When a vehicle is redesigned it benefits from the latest design and engineering enhancements, which impacts performance, fuel efficiency, safety, and reliability. iSeeCars' data shows that, on average, newer generations of a model are more powerful, fuel efficient, and reliable than older generations, but not all models follow this pattern. Use the information below to track changes in the GMC Yukon XL and its engine power, fuel efficiency, safety, and iSeeCars' Reliability Ratings across model years/generations. iSeeCars' objective and data-driven Reliability Rating is based on a rigorous analysis of over 312 million vehicles, to calculate each vehicle model's useful lifespan and its ability to last 200,000 miles or more.

The GMC Yukon XL is a full-size suv last redesigned in 2021. The latest generation is powered by a 3.0L engine that makes 277 hp and delivers up to 26 mpg. A 5.3L engine that makes 355 hp and offers up to 18 mpg is also available. A new GMC Yukon XL has a starting MSRP of $61,200, and used prices for this generation of GMC Yukon XL range from $44,481 to $127,991. This era of GMC Yukon XL earns an iSeeCars Generations Rating of 8.2, which takes both reliability and safety into consideration.

The previous GMC Yukon XL generation is a full-size suv produced from 2015 to 2020. This generation is powered by a 5.3L engine that makes 355 hp and delivers up to 21 mpg. A 6.2L engine that makes 420 hp and offers up to 20 mpg is also available. Used car pricing for this generation ranges from $15,999 to $53,372. This era of GMC Yukon XL earns an iSeeCars Generations Rating of 8.3.

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GMC Yukon XL Generations

In the market for a slightly used GMC Yukon XL, but wondering if it offers the latest design enhancements? iSeeCars' team of automotive experts and data scientists compiled the most accurate and comprehensive history of the GMC Yukon XL's redesign schedule, showing which model year an all-new "vehicle generation" debuted. When a vehicle is redesigned it benefits from the latest design and engineering enhancements, which impacts performance, fuel efficiency, safety, and reliability. iSeeCars' data shows that, on average, newer generations of a model are more powerful, fuel efficient, and reliable than older generations, but not all models follow this pattern. Use the information below to track changes in the GMC Yukon XL and its engine power, fuel efficiency, safety, and iSeeCars' Reliability Ratings across model years/generations. iSeeCars' objective and data-driven Reliability Rating is based on a rigorous analysis of over 312 million vehicles, to calculate each vehicle model's useful lifespan and its ability to last 200,000 miles or more.

The GMC Yukon XL is a full-size suv last redesigned in 2021. The latest generation is powered by a 3.0L engine that makes 277 hp and delivers up to 26 mpg. A 5.3L engine that makes 355 hp and offers up to 18 mpg is also available. A new GMC Yukon XL has a starting MSRP of $61,200, and used prices for this generation of GMC Yukon XL range from $44,481 to $127,991. This era of GMC Yukon XL earns an iSeeCars Generations Rating of 8.2, which takes both reliability and safety into consideration.

The previous GMC Yukon XL generation is a full-size suv produced from 2015 to 2020. This generation is powered by a 5.3L engine that makes 355 hp and delivers up to 21 mpg. A 6.2L engine that makes 420 hp and offers up to 20 mpg is also available. Used car pricing for this generation ranges from $15,999 to $53,372. This era of GMC Yukon XL earns an iSeeCars Generations Rating of 8.3.

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2021–2024 GMC Yukon XL

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iSEECARS Generations Rating

iSeeCars Generations Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle generation lasts, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association.

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8.2 / 10
  • Reliability 8.5 / 10
  • Safety 8.0 / 10
Model Year Engine(s) Drivetype(s) Used Price MSRP (when new) Combined MPG range
2024 3.0L I6 277hp, 460ft. lbs.; 5.3L V8 355hp, 383ft. lbs.; 6.2L V8 420hp, 460ft. lbs. 4X2, 4X4 $70,389–$127,991 $61,200–$101,755 16 mpg–23 mpg
2023 3.0L I6 277hp, 460ft. lbs.; 5.3L V8 355hp, 383ft. lbs.; 6.2L V8 420hp, 460ft. lbs. 4X2, 4X4 $63,896–$95,846 $60,400–$97,555 16 mpg–23 mpg
2022 3.0L I6 277hp, 460ft. lbs.; 5.3L V8 355hp, 383ft. lbs.; 6.2L V8 420hp, 460ft. lbs. 4X2, 4X4 $50,390–$76,190 $56,700–$77,800 16 mpg–23 mpg
2021 3.0L I6 277hp, 460ft. lbs.; 5.3L V8 355hp, 383ft. lbs.; 6.2L V8 420hp, 460ft. lbs. 4X2, 4X4 $44,481–$69,994 $53,700–$74,300 16 mpg–23 mpg

2015–2020 GMC Yukon XL

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iSEECARS Generations Rating

iSeeCars Generations Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle generation lasts, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association.

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8.3 / 10
  • Reliability 8.7 / 10
  • Safety 8.0 / 10
Model Year Engine(s) Drivetype(s) Used Price MSRP (when new) Combined MPG range
2020 5.3L V8 355hp, 383ft. lbs.; 6.2L V8 420hp, 460ft. lbs. 4X2, 4X4 $32,985–$53,372 $53,400–$73,500 16 mpg–18 mpg
2019 5.3L V8 355hp, 383ft. lbs.; 6.2L V8 420hp, 460ft. lbs. 4X2, 4X4 $28,139–$48,997 $52,400–$72,500 16 mpg–18 mpg
2018 5.3L V8 355hp, 383ft. lbs.; 6.2L V8 420hp, 460ft. lbs. 4X2, 4X4 $23,996–$44,001 $51,800–$71,900 16 mpg–19 mpg
2017 5.3L V8 355hp, 383ft. lbs.; 6.2L V8 420hp, 460ft. lbs. 4X2, 4X4 $21,449–$38,988 $51,230–$71,665 12 mpg–19 mpg
2016 5.3L V8 355hp, 383ft. lbs.; 6.2L V8 420hp, 460ft. lbs. 4X2, 4X4 $18,493–$34,991 $51,015–$71,025 12 mpg–18 mpg
2015 5.3L V8 355hp, 383ft. lbs.; 6.2L V8 420hp, 460ft. lbs. 4X2, 4X4 $15,999–$30,995 $50,440–$69,470 12 mpg–18 mpg

2007–2014 GMC Yukon XL

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iSEECARS Generations Rating

iSeeCars Generations Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle generation lasts, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association.

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8.3 / 10
  • Reliability 8.6 / 10
  • Safety 8.0 / 10
Model Year Engine(s) Drivetype(s) Used Price MSRP (when new) Combined MPG range
2014 5.3L V8 320hp, 335ft. lbs.; 6.2L V8 403hp, 417ft. lbs. 4X2, 4X4, AWD $9,778–$22,991 $44,320–$64,070 10 mpg–17 mpg
2013 5.3L V8 320hp, 335ft. lbs.; 6.0L V8 352hp, 382ft. lbs.; 6.2L V8 403hp, 417ft. lbs. 4X2, 4X4, AWD $8,382–$20,000 $42,685–$62,435 10 mpg–17 mpg
2012 5.3L V8 320hp, 335ft. lbs.; 6.0L V8 352hp, 382ft. lbs.; 6.2L V8 403hp, 417ft. lbs. 4X2, 4X4, AWD $7,220–$18,998 $41,010–$60,760 10 mpg–17 mpg
2011 5.3L V8 320hp, 335ft. lbs.; 6.0L V8 352hp, 382ft. lbs.; 6.2L V8 403hp, 417ft. lbs. 4X2, 4X4, AWD $6,993–$17,993 $40,150–$59,400 10 mpg–17 mpg
2010 5.3L V8 320hp, 335ft. lbs.; 6.0L V8 352hp, 382ft. lbs.; 6.2L V8 403hp, 417ft. lbs. 4X2, 4X4, AWD $6,177–$17,000 $41,490–$58,750 11 mpg–17 mpg
2009 5.3L V8 315hp, 338ft. lbs.; 6.0L V8 352hp, 382ft. lbs.; 6.2L V8 403hp, 417ft. lbs. 4X2, 4X4, AWD $5,937–$16,993 $39,260–$55,935 12 mpg–16 mpg
2008 5.3L V8 320hp, 340ft. lbs.; 6.0L V8 352hp, 383ft. lbs.; 6.2L V8 380hp, 417ft. lbs. 4X2, 4X4, AWD $5,750–$14,990 $38,915–$52,175 12 mpg–16 mpg
2007 5.3L V8 320hp, 340ft. lbs.; 6.0L V8 350hp, 360ft. lbs.; 6.0L V8 352hp, 383ft. lbs.; 6.2L V8 380hp, 417ft. lbs. 4WD, AWD, RWD $4,990–$14,992 $38,585–$51,085 12 mpg–16 mpg

2000–2006 GMC Yukon XL

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  • Reliability 8.6 / 10
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Model Year Engine(s) Drivetype(s) Used Price MSRP (when new) Combined MPG range
2006 5.3L V8 295hp, 335ft. lbs.; 6.0L V8 335hp, 375ft. lbs.; 8.1L V8 330hp, 450ft. lbs. 4WD, AWD, RWD $3,993–$12,565 $38,630–$52,710 11 mpg–14 mpg
2005 5.3L V8 295hp, 335ft. lbs.; 6.0L V8 335hp, 375ft. lbs.; 8.1L V8 330hp, 450ft. lbs. 4WD, AWD, RWD $3,487–$12,000 $37,163–$52,785 11 mpg–15 mpg
2004 5.3L V8; 5.3L V8 285hp, 325ft. lbs.; 5.3L V8 295hp, 330ft. lbs.; 6.0L V8 315hp, 365ft. lbs.; 6.0L V8 325hp, 365ft. lbs.; 8.1L V8 330hp, 450ft. lbs. 4WD, AWD, RWD $2,999–$12,959 $39,360–$52,360 11 mpg–15 mpg
2003 5.3L V8; 5.3L V8 285hp, 325ft. lbs.; 6.0L V8 315hp, 365ft. lbs.; 8.1L V8 330hp, 450ft. lbs. 4WD, AWD, RWD $3,000–$12,923 $35,096–$51,775 11 mpg–14 mpg
2002 5.3L V8; 5.3L V8 285hp, 325ft. lbs.; 6.0L V8 315hp, 365ft. lbs.; 8.1L V8 330hp, 450ft. lbs. 4WD, AWD, RWD $2,785–$13,918 $30,342–$49,629 10 mpg–14 mpg
2001 5.3L V8 285hp, 325ft. lbs.; 6.0L V8 315hp, 365ft. lbs.; 8.1L V8 330hp, 450ft. lbs. 4WD, AWD, RWD $2,816–$14,182 $36,567–$48,415 12 mpg–14 mpg
2000 5.3L V8 285hp, 325ft. lbs.; 6.0L V8 300hp, 355ft. lbs. 4WD, RWD $1,742–$10,096 $35,178–$42,043 13 mpg–14 mpg

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Our methodology

iSeeCars Generations Rating is calculated based on the latest research from our data science team.

The iSeeCars Generations Rating is an analysis of two factors: reliability and safety. It is calculated for each model generation based on the analysis of over 312 million cars using a proprietary mathematical model that estimated the probability that each vehicle would survive to various mileage thresholds. This survival model was used to calculate the average lifespan of each vehicle generation, which forms the basis of the reliability score. The safety score is based on NHTSA safety ratings.

Vehicles are scored in two categories:

Reliability

The reliability score represents an analysis of iSeeCars' proprietary research on the longest-lasting vehicles.

Safety

The safety score is calculated based on the last five years of crash test ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and incorporates the latest Top Safety Pick information from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).