GMC Yukon XL First generation

GMC Yukon XL First generation
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The GMC Yukon XL First generation (2000–2006): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 12 versions in the United States and Canada.

Model codes: GMT800

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

982 complaints for model years 2000–2006. 54 crashes · 10 fires · 44 injuries · 2 deaths

  • Brakes 329
  • Electrical system 197
  • Engine 91
  • Steering 52
  • Stability control 47
  • Fuel system 35

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 12 versions of the GMC Yukon XL First generation

United States 9 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2002–2006FLEX-FUEL, CLKUP5.3 LFlex fuel (E85)4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive14–15 MPG (15.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA368–394 g/km
2002–2006FLEX-FUEL, CLKUP5.3 LFlex fuel (E85)4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
2004–2006CLKUP6.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA425 g/km
2001–2004CLKUP5.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive14–15 MPG (15.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA368–394 g/km
2000–2004CLKUP5.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive13–14 MPG (16.8–18.1 L/100 km) EPA394–425 g/km
2003LM7, CLKUP5.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
2003LM7, CLKUP5.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA425 g/km
2001–20036.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive12–13 MPG (18.1–19.6 L/100 km) EPA425–460 g/km
2000CLKUP5.7 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km

Canada 3 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2000–2006Sport utility vehicle5.3 LPetrol4-speed automatic15.9–19.3 L/100 km 5-cycle366–444 g/km
2002–2006Sport utility vehicle5.3 LFlex fuel (E85)4-speed automatic21.0–23.8 L/100 km 5-cycle336–381 g/km
2001–2002Sport utility vehicle6.0 LPetrol4-speed automatic19.7–20.0 L/100 km 5-cycle453–460 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.