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2018 GMC Yukon XL 1500 review

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GMC Yukon XL 1500 highlights

Customer rating

Mileage (EPA estimate)

14 city, 21 highway, 16 combined

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What is new for the 2018 GMC Yukon XL 1500?

  • The Yukon XL 1500 is available in a new trim called the SLT Standard Edition.
  • Rear A/C Seat(s) features are now available as options on select trims.
  • The SLE trim now comes with Front Seat Heaters, Smart Key, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay as standard equipment.
  • The SLT trim now comes with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as standard equipment.

2018 GMC Yukon XL 1500 trims

Curious how GMC Yukon XL 1500 trims differ? Use our side-by-side vehicle comparison to see the differences and similarities

SLE:

SLT Standard Edition:

  • Includes all features available on the SLE
  • Leather Seats
  • Memory Seats
  • Rear Seat Heaters
  • Power Folding Third Row
  • A/C Seats
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Lane Departure Warning

SLT:

Denali:

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

3
Average

RepairPal gave the GMC Yukon XL 1500 an overall reliability rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks GMC Yukon XL 1500 14th out of 16 among Fullsize SUVs.

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GMC Yukon XL 1500 features and specs

Denali 2WD 4D Sport Utility

Standard Features

  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • A/C Seat(s)
  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • BOSE Sound System
  • CD Audio
  • Cruise Control
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Head Up Display
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Leather Seats
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Navigation System
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Folding Third Row
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Air Conditioning
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear Seat Heaters
  • Rear View Camera
  • Remote Start
  • Running Boards
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Third Row Seat
  • Tow Hitch
  • Traction Control
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Cruise Control
  • Fold-Away Third Row
  • Leather Seats
  • Power Folding Third Row
  • Quad Seats
  • Rear A/C Seat(s)
  • Rear Air Conditioning
  • Rear Entertainment System
  • Sunroof(s)

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

6.2L

Horsepower

420

Torque (ft-lbs)

460

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

31

Wheelbase

130"

Overall length

224.4"

Width

80.5"

Height

74.4"

Leg room

F 45.3"/M 39.7"/R 34.5"

Head room

F 42.8"/M 39.1"/R 38.5"

Front tires

P275/55R20

Rear tires

P275/55R20

Seating capacity

7

Max towing capacity

810/8100 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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