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2020 GMC Yukon XL 1500 review

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Mileage (EPA estimate)

14 city, 20 highway, 16 combined

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What is new for the 2020 GMC Yukon XL 1500?

  • Yukon XL 1500 trims have been upgraded with Automated Cruise Control and Full Roof Rack as standard equipment this year.
  • Rear Sunshade features are now available as options on select trims.
  • The SLE trim now comes with Smart Key, A/C Seat(s), Blind Spot Monitor, Front Seat Heaters, Heated Steering Wheel, Lane Departure Warning, Leather Seats, Memory Seat(s), Power Folding Third Row, Rear Seat Heaters, and Power Hatch/Deck Lid as standard equipment.
  • The SLT Standard Edition trim now comes with Power Folding Third Row, Smart Key, and Heated Steering Wheel as standard equipment.

2020 GMC Yukon XL 1500 trims

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SLE:

SLT Standard Edition:

  • Includes all features available on the SLE
  • No significant upgrades found on the SLT Standard Edition

SLT:

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.7 out of 5

3 customer reviews

RepairPal reliability rating

3
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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

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SLE 2WD 4D Sport Utility

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • BOSE Sound System
  • CD Audio
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Fold-Away Third Row
  • Full Roof Rack
  • Heated Mirrors
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Air Conditioning
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Remote Start
  • Running Boards
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Third Row Seat
  • Tow Hitch
  • Traction Control

Optional Features

  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Cloth Seats
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Navigation System
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • Rear Entertainment System
  • Rear View Camera
  • Side Airbags

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

5.3L

Horsepower

355

Torque (ft-lbs)

383

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

P265/65R18

Rear tires

P265/65R18

Seating capacity

8

Max towing capacity

630/6300 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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