2020 GMC Yukon Review

Name: 2020 GMC Yukon Review
Brand: GMC

Price Range: $28,990 - $53,998

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The 2020 Yukon we tested came equipped with the optional 6.2-liter V8, an adaptive suspension and a 10-speed automatic transmission. These are nice upgrades, but a high price and lackluster technology and utility make the Yukon a questionable choice for a large SUV.

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2020 GMC Yukon Review

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What's new

The GMC Yukon is essentially unchanged for 2020
Part of the fourth Yukon generation introduced for 2015

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2020 GMC Yukon SLE 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.00 per gallon for regular unleaded in Nebraska.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Nebraska

$207/mo

$213/mo

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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

3/5Above Average

#9 out of 16 among Fullsize SUVs

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

^{The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the GMC Yukon from 2008-2022.}

$638/yr

vs. $614/yr
for Average Fullsize SUV

Frequency

^{The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).}

1.26x/yr

vs. 1.59x/yr
for Average Fullsize SUV

Severity

^{The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).}

19.3%

vs. 16.7%
for Average Fullsize SUV

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GMC Yukon Reviews

Owner Reviews

3.9

30 reviews

5(54%)

4(17%)

3(3%)

2(23%)

1(3%)

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Most Helpful Owner Reviews

Solid Effort with great new Transmission

MikeO, 11/02/2017

2018 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV 4WD (6.2L 8cyl 10A)

Great engine and new 10 speed transmission. Shifts really smooth and its never guessing on when to down shift or search for gears. Great on the highway. Rear visibility due to the middle row seat and C pillars is poor at best. Must use your mirrors and trust the tech. The tech is awesome and unrivalled by others. Touch screen is easy to use, love the layout, response time is great. …

So far great SUV but little issue!

Greg Kosmatka, 06/29/2018

2018 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV (6.2L 8cyl 10A)

Very excited to take delivery of our new 2018 Yukon Denali. Was very surprised at the power and handling as my wife is very pleased! I will say there are a couple of things that took me. We did not purchase the XL but the regular length SUV (thank god we don't have to fit in the third row) as the rear cargo area is small as expected. Automatic folding seats are nice when doing a Costco …

Big transmission problems at 55,000 miles

Former GM customer, 02/03/2021

2019 GMC Yukon SLT 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)

I had no idea there were any known transmission problems with 2015-2019 GM vehicles, but I'm very aware of that now through personal experience with this vehicle and after having done some research. I drove my previous Yukon (2013 SLT) to 165,000 miles without ANY PROBLEMS at all. I literally just changed the oil and rotated the tires/replaced tires when needed. Nothing else ever went …

Amateur hour at GM

SUV reviewer , 01/30/2021

2020 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV 4WD (6.2L 8cyl 10A)

I have now owned two of these. After my 2015 started falling apart at 85k miles I decided to buy a brand new 2020. Although warranty has covered most repairs I am def selling before the warranty expires. Here is a list of known issues and what the deal would have charged for each repair. - front struts (magnetic) leak -1,800. - oil cooling line leak - 400 - radiator replacement - …

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2020 GMC Yukon, so we've included reviews for other years of the Yukon since its last redesign.

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2020 Yukon Highlights

Trim:

SLE

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$49,600
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	18 MPG
Cost to Drive	$207/month
Seating	8 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	15.3 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Yukon models:

Forward Collision Alert: Warns the driver to take action to avoid colliding with a vehicle or other object in front of the SUV.
Lane Keep Assist: Alerts the driver when the SUV drifts out of its lane and delivers steering input to keep the vehicle in its lane.
Safety Alert Seat: Generates vibrating pulse patterns in the seat cushion to alert the driver to potential collisions on the left or right side of the car.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall4 / 5
Driver4 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
Rollover3 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover22.8%

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2020 GMC Yukon Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2020 GMC Yukon SLE 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.00 per gallon for regular unleaded in Nebraska.}

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Solid Effort with great new Transmission

So far great SUV but little issue!

Big transmission problems at 55,000 miles

Amateur hour at GM

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2020 GMC Yukon Review

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2020 GMC Yukon Review

What's new

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2020 GMC Yukon SLE 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.00 per gallon for regular unleaded in Nebraska.

Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

Cost

Frequency

Severity

GMC Yukon Reviews

Owner Reviews

Most Helpful Owner Reviews

Solid Effort with great new Transmission

So far great SUV but little issue!

Big transmission problems at 55,000 miles

Amateur hour at GM

2020 Yukon Highlights

Safety

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2020 GMC Yukon SLE 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.00 per gallon for regular unleaded in Nebraska.}