2016 GMC Yukon vs. 2017 GMC Yukon
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2016 GMC Yukon and 2017 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 2016 GMC Yukon and the 2017 GMC Yukon.
In comparing the 2016 GMC Yukon's and the 2017 GMC Yukon's specifications and ratings, the 2016 GMC Yukon has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2017 GMC Yukon has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The 2016 GMC Yukon and 2017 GMC Yukon have the same interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2016 GMC Yukon's and the 2017 GMC Yukon's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2016 GMC Yukon ranges from $19,676 to $34,999 while a used 2017 GMC Yukon is priced between $21,994 to $38,899.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2016 GMC Yukon and the 2017 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 6 out of 13 Best Large SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 39 Best SUVs with 3 Rows, the GMC Yukon is ranked 19 and the GMC Yukon is ranked 19 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 2016 GMC Yukon and the 2017 GMC Yukon makes 355 horsepower. The Yukon is rated to deliver an average of 13 miles per gallon, while the Yukon is rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon. Both have a highway range of 598 miles. The Yukon uses ethanol, gasoline, and the Yukon uses e85, regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The GMC Yukon has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
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
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$48,530
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
$48,407
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
$30,025 - $84,775
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:
264
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
118,545
# Good or Great Deals:
129
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$29,973
Price Range:
$21,994 - $38,899
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
$28,772
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
$16,757 - $57,889
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
326
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
110,095
# Good or Great Deals:
172
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 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%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 GMC Yukon
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
3.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
2.1 - 6.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
66.4%
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
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
2.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1 - 3.5
GMC Yukon Rankings
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28 out of / 34GMC Yukon Rankings
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28 out of / 34Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
2016 GMC Yukon Trim Levels
Denali, SLE, SLT
2017 GMC Yukon Trim Levels
Denali, SLE, SLT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 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):
0.066 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
8500 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:
6500 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):
11 / 17 / 13
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):
12 / 17 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
416 / 598 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
E85, Regular Unleaded
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
Apple CarPlay:
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
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:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
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
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
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:
Standard
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
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
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
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:
5379 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:
chrome aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/65R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black
Brown
Bronze Alloy Metallic
Gray
Iridium Metallic / Light Steel Gray Metallic
Green
Dark Forest Green Metallic
Purple
Midnight Amethyst Metallic
Red
Crimson Red Tintcoat / Victory Red
Silver
Quicksilver Metallic / Sparkling Silver Metallic
White
Summit White
Blue
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black
Brown
Not available
Gray
Iridium Metallic
Green
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Black Cherry Metallic / Crimson Red Tintcoat / Victory Red
Silver
Quicksilver Metallic / Sparkling Silver Metallic
White
Summit White
Blue
Dark Sapphire Blue Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Brown
Cocoa/Dune
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Brown
Cocoa/Dune
