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2015 GMC Yukon vs. 2016 GMC Yukon

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2015 GMC Yukon and 2016 GMC Yukon contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2015 GMC Yukon and the 2016 GMC Yukon.

When comparing the 2015 GMC Yukon's and the 2016 GMC Yukon's specifications and ratings, the 2015 GMC Yukon has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. The 2015 GMC Yukon and 2016 GMC Yukon have the same overall quality score base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2015 GMC Yukon's and the 2016 GMC Yukon's specifications and ratings, the 2015 GMC Yukon is a better car than the 2016 GMC Yukon.

Pricing: A used 2015 GMC Yukon ranges from $17,450 to $31,987 while a used 2016 GMC Yukon is priced between $19,676 to $34,999.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2015 GMC Yukon and the 2016 GMC Yukon both lose 49.1 percent of their value.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the GMC Yukon is 8.2 out of 10. GMC Yukon is ranked 4 out of 12 Best Large SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 34 Best SUVs with 3 Rows, the GMC Yukon is ranked 15 and the GMC Yukon is ranked 15 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the GMC Yukon is 9.1 out of 10.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2015 GMC Yukon and the 2016 GMC Yukon makes 355 horsepower. The Yukon is rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon, while the Yukon is rated to deliver an average of 13 miles per gallon. Both have a highway range of 598 miles. Both models use ethanol, gasoline.

Safety Ratings: The GMC Yukon has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$47,740

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)

$46,377

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)

$29,100 - $80,155

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$48,315

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)

$48,199

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)

$29,600 - $83,825

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$24,231

Price Range:

$17,450 - $31,987

Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)

$22,573

Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)

$13,841 - $42,696

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

257

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

140,650

# Good or Great Deals:

67

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$26,980

Price Range:

$19,676 - $34,999

Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)

$26,247

Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)

$15,274 - $51,667

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

209

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

128,520

# Good or Great Deals:

53

GMC Yukon Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.2 / 10

Reliability:

9.1 / 10

Retained Value:

7.4 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

GMC Yukon Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.2 / 10

Reliability:

9.1 / 10

Retained Value:

7.4 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2015 GMC Yukon

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

1.2

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)

1.2

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)

0.1 - 4.5

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

66.4%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 GMC Yukon

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

2.2

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)

2.2

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)

1.1 - 5.5

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

66.4%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

5.5

Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)

2.9

Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)

1.5 - 9.8

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

4

Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)

2.7

Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)

2.4 - 7.6

GMC Yukon Rankings

Best Large SUVs for Tall People

1 / 12

Most Comfortable Large SUVs

1 / 12

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $70k

1 / 4

Best Large SUVs Under $70k

1 / 3

Best Gas Mileage Large SUVs

2 / 12

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 34

Most Reliable Large SUVs

3 / 12

Best Large SUVs for the Money

3 / 10

Best Large SUVs

4 / 12

Large SUVs with the Most Legroom

4 / 12

Safest Large SUVs

4 / 12

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

5 / 34

Large SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

5 / 12

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

6 / 34

Large SUVs with the Most Horsepower

6 / 12

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

7 / 34

Best Large SUVs for Towing

7 / 12

Large SUVs with Best Resale Value

7 / 12

Most Affordable Large SUVs

7 / 10

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

8 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

9 / 34

Best Off-road Large SUVs

10 / 12

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

13 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

14 / 30

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

15 / 34

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

18 / 34

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

23 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

27 / 34

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

27 / 30

GMC Yukon Rankings

Best Large SUVs for Tall People

1 / 12

Most Comfortable Large SUVs

1 / 12

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $70k

1 / 4

Best Large SUVs Under $70k

1 / 3

Best Gas Mileage Large SUVs

2 / 12

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 34

Most Reliable Large SUVs

3 / 12

Best Large SUVs for the Money

3 / 10

Best Large SUVs

4 / 12

Large SUVs with the Most Legroom

4 / 12

Safest Large SUVs

4 / 12

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

5 / 34

Large SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

5 / 12

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

6 / 34

Large SUVs with the Most Horsepower

6 / 12

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

7 / 34

Best Large SUVs for Towing

7 / 12

Large SUVs with Best Resale Value

7 / 12

Most Affordable Large SUVs

7 / 10

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

8 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

9 / 34

Best Off-road Large SUVs

10 / 12

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

13 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

14 / 30

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

15 / 34

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

18 / 34

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

23 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

27 / 34

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

27 / 30

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Flex Fuel, Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Flex Fuel, Gasoline

2015 GMC Yukon Trim Levels

Denali, SLE, SLT

2016 GMC Yukon Trim Levels

Denali, SLE, SLT

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 100000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

3 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

3 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

3 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

3 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

355 hp @ 5600 rpm

Torque:

383 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.067 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

6500 lbs

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

355 hp @ 5600 rpm

Torque:

383 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.066 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

8500 lbs

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

5.3 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

8

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

4X2 / 4X4

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


12 / 17 / 14

Range (city/hwy):

416 / 598 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Ethanol, Gasoline

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

5.3 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

8

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

4X2 / 4X4

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


11 / 17 / 13

Range (city/hwy):

416 / 598 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Ethanol, Gasoline

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Air Suspension:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Front Bench Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Quad Seats:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Air Suspension:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Front Bench Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Quad Seats:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

Available

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

42.8 inches

Front Leg Room:

45.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

64.8 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.7 inches

Rear Leg Room:

39 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

65.1 inches

Cargo Space:

15.3 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

94.7 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

Not yet available

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

42.8 inches

Front Leg Room:

45.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

64.8 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.7 inches

Rear Leg Room:

39 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

65.1 inches

Cargo Space:

15.3 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

94.7 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

136.1 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

5308 lbs

Width:

80.5 inches

Height:

74.4 inches

Length:

203.9 inches

Wheelbase:

116 inches

Ground Clearance:

8 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

5379 lbs

Width:

80.5 inches

Height:

74.4 inches

Length:

203.9 inches

Wheelbase:

116 inches

Ground Clearance:

8 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P265/65R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P265/65R18

Exterior Colors

Beige

Champagne Silver Metallic

Black

Onyx Black

Brown

Bronze Alloy Metallic

Gray

Iridium Metallic / Light Steel Gray Metallic / Slate Gray Metallic

Purple

Midnight Amethyst Metallic

Red

Crystal Red Tintcoat / Victory Red

Silver

Quicksilver Metallic

White

Summit White

Green

Not available

Exterior Colors

Beige

Not available

Black

Onyx Black

Brown

Bronze Alloy Metallic

Gray

Iridium Metallic / Light Steel Gray Metallic

Purple

Midnight Amethyst Metallic

Red

Crimson Red Tintcoat / Victory Red

Silver

Quicksilver Metallic / Sparkling Silver Metallic

White

Summit White

Green

Dark Forest Green Metallic

Interior Colors

Black

Jet Black

Brown

Cocoa/Dune

Interior Colors

Black

Jet Black

Brown

Cocoa/Dune

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