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GMC Yukon MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 23 MPG combined in 2021–2026, the diesel Yukon 2WD. Its weakest year peaked at 13 MPG (1992–1993).

GMC Yukon: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 1992–202610152025MPG200020151992199520002005201020152020202623 MPG peakGMC Yukon: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year10152025MPG199219941996199820002002200420062008201020122014201620182020202220242026
lowest to best versionbest versionbest version is a hybridmedian of its classengine list turned over
652.2 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version, the Yukon 2WD. Put it next to its 1992 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The GMC Yukon has EPA ratings for 35 model years, 1992–2026, most often among standard SUVs. In 1992 its most efficient version still placed fourth from the bottom of 42 special purpose vehicles, where the Toyota Land Cruiser rated lowest.

The first flex-fuel version of the Yukon arrived in 2002, when 5 of 52 SUVs offered one. EPA lists 377 versions under the name, the most of 249 SUV nameplates.

Among 58 standard SUVs, 2026

The Yukon placed 14th (tied). The class leader was the Jeep Cherokee at 37 MPG. The next higher rating, 24 MPG, is shared by three nameplates.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 58 standard SUVs rated for 20261520253035Yukon 23median 21CherokeeBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 58 standard SUVs rated for 20261520253035Yukon 23median 21

The Yukon, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed in the class it sat in most often.

1994–9829th of 38special purpose vehicles
1999–0335th of 47SUVs
2004–0840th of 75SUVs
2009–1329th of 88SUVs
2014–1823rd of 38standard SUVs
2019–2320th of 46standard SUVs
2024–2612th of 53standard SUVs

Where the engine list turned over

  • 2000

    New: 4.8-liter 8-cylinder, 5.3-liter 8-cylinder. Best rating 15 → 15 MPG.

  • 2015

    New: 5.3-liter 8-cylinder, 6.2-liter 8-cylinder. Best rating 17 → 18 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 1992–2009, 2011–2013 and 2015–2026.

  • Diesel

    Rated in 1994–1999 and 2021–2026.

  • Flex-fuel

    Rated in 2002–2020.

  • Hybrid

    Rated in 2008–2013.

All 35 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2025–2026Yukon 2WD diesel2321 / 261612
2023–2024Yukon 2WD diesel2321 / 271612
2021–2022Yukon 2WD diesel2321 / 271620
2020Yukon C1500 2WD flex-fuel1815 / 231612
2019Yukon C1500 2WD1815 / 231612
2017–2018Yukon C1500 2WD1916 / 231612
2016Yukon C1500 2WD1916 / 231712
2015Yukon C1500 2WD flex-fuel1816 / 231616
2014Yukon C10 2WD flex-fuel1715 / 21148
2011–2013Yukon 1500 Hybrid 2WD hybrid2120 / 231213
2010Yukon 1500 Hybrid 2WD hybrid2221 / 22149
2008–2009Yukon 1500 Hybrid 2WD hybrid2121 / 221414
2007Yukon 1500 2WD1714 / 201410
2006Yukon 1500 2WD1614 / 19139
2005Yukon 1500 2WD1614 / 191313
2004Yukon 1500 2WD1514 / 181316
2003Yukon 1500 2WD flex-fuel1513 / 171316
2002Yukon 1500 2WD1513 / 181212
2001Yukon 1500 2WD1513 / 18128
2000Yukon 1500 2WD1513 / 18138
1998–1999Yukon 1500 4WD diesel1513 / 17134
1997Yukon 1500 2WD1514 / 17143
1996Yukon 1500 4WD diesel1514 / 17143
1995Yukon 1500 4WD diesel1413 / 16124
1994Yukon K1500 4WD diesel1514 / 17123
1992–1993Yukon 1500 4WD1311 / 16132

Version names in the EPA list: Yukon 1500 2WD, Yukon 1500 4WD, Yukon 1500 AWD, Yukon 1500 Hybrid 2WD, Yukon 1500 Hybrid 4WD, Yukon 1500 XFE 2WD, Yukon 2WD, Yukon 4WD, Yukon C10 2WD, Yukon C1500 2WD, Yukon C1500 XL 2WD, Yukon Denali 1500 AWD, Yukon Denali 1500 Hybrid 4WD, Yukon Denali K10 AWD, Yukon Denali XL 1500 AWD, Yukon K10 4WD, Yukon K1500 4WD, Yukon K1500 XL 4WD, Yukon XL 1500 2WD, Yukon XL 1500 4WD, Yukon XL 1500 AWD, Yukon XL 2500 2WD, Yukon XL 2500 4WD, Yukon XL 2WD, Yukon XL 4WD, Yukon XL C10 2WD, Yukon XL K10 4WD, Yukon XL K10 AWD.

Same class, 2026

Jeep Cherokee37 MPGChevrolet Suburban23 MPGJeep Grand Cherokee23 MPGRolls-Royce Cullinan14 MPG

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