Used GMC Yukon Buying Guide

• When you want the best years for a used Yukon, you can look for models from 2017 and newer.
• The GMC Yukon, when properly equipped, can tow 8,000-pounds, making it a solid option for handymen everywhere.
• With the most recent generation, you can take the Yukon off-roading, thanks to the introduction of the AT4 trim, making it an off-road enthusiast's dream, even if you have a family.

When looking at the most recent generation of the Yukon, it comes with some upgraded tech, as well as better options. The first one that stands out to most drivers is the 3.0L I6 turbodiesel, able to get 277 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. The other new features are air springs and magnetic-ride shocks. If you don’t find a model that comes equipped with the new engine, then it will be equipped with a 5.3L V8 or a 6.2L V8.

Of these engines, the one that you want for the best fuel efficiency is the diesel option. This is because it gets 23 MPG combined, and when on a full tank, you can get 552 miles of total range. Additionally, with this engine you can also tow up to 8,000-pounds.

When looking at the lineup, there’s a few options, the SLE, SLT, Denali, and the AT4. Of these trims, the ones that will attract most drivers is either the Denali or AT4. This is because the Denali brings luxury like a larger infotainment system, while the AT4 brings off-road prowess.

Some of the features that you can find on the new AT4 are the magnetic ride control electronically adaptive dampers, a heated steering wheel, heated and ventilated front seats, heated second-row outboard seats, 20-inch Goodyear all-terrain tires, traction select system with off-road mode, hill descent control, and skid plates.

Hitting the markets in 2014, this Yukon generation came with the SLE, SLT, and Denali trims. The Denali being the top-of-the-line trim came with some of the best features on the market. This was new active noise-cancellation tech, as well as the 3rd gen of magnetic ride control suspension to help keep things smooth.

Much like the most recent generation, the Denali had some exclusive things, with this one being an engine. This engine is the 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 that can output 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. The other engine that can be found on the Yukon is the 5.3L V8 which came with 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque.

From this era, the most efficient engine is the 5.3L V8. While it is good for the time at 19 MPG combined, it isn’t as high as the most recent generation.

For 2016, the Yukon saw some changes. The SLT trim now sees a hands free power liftgate able to be added to the trim as part of a package, while in 2017, the best feature yet was added to the Denali.

If you want the best features from this generation, then 2017 is the year for you as the head-up display was added to the Denali, as well as new 22-inch ultra bright aluminum wheels. If you find a SLT, or Denali trim from this year, you can now look for heated, and vented front row seating. This makes it one of the most comfortable year models from this generation.

Over the next few years, the lineup didn’t see much change, with mainly the cosmetics of the Yukon being changed thanks to a few new colors.