Model overview

The GMC Yukon is a full-size SUV produced by General Motors. Through the early 1990s, GMC marketed two different-sized SUVs under their Blazer/Jimmy model names. This situation was changed in 1991 when GMC rebadged the full-size Jimmy as the Yukon. The name Yukon refers to the Yukon region of northern Canada. 

The Yukon is powered by a naturally aspirated V-8 engine paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The standard Yukon is a 355-hp 5.3-liter V-8 engine paired with a six-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. Rear-drive models can tow up to 8500 pounds, while all-wheel-drive versions can tow up to 8200 pounds.

GMC Yukon known problems

Some of the common problems or complaints owners have about the GMC Yukon are:

• Issues with the A/C that is never cold caused by a leaky condenser affecting the forth Generation Yukon (2015-2019).
• The Vortec 5.3L engine design flaw produces excessive oil consumption. This is seen on older models from 2007 to 2014.
• Moldes from 2007-2011 affected by the Takata airbag recall.

GMC Yukon PDF owner manual

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