Gmc Yukon Xl Generation 2 (2007–2010)

Gmc Yukon Xl Generation 2 (2007–2010) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Gmc Yukon Xl — body generations

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the Yukon Xl

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

About this generation

The 2007 model year Suburban and Yukon XL were unveiled at the 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show in January. Production of the redesigned GMT900 Suburban and Yukon XL began at Janesville Assembly and Silao Assembly in January 2006 (Suburban) and April 2006 (Yukon XL), with the vehicles arriving at dealerships in April 2006. The new models were redesigned with more modern and rounded styling, already seen on the previously released 2007 Tahoes and Yukons.

For the first time, the SUVs did not share any exterior parts with the pickup trucks except for the doors. The exterior features a more aerodynamic shape, made partly by a steeply raked windshield angle. The interior had a redesigned dashboard and improved seats. It still retained its nine-passenger seating availability, which was available on LS and SLE models only. LT2 and LT3 models have leather seating and available six-, seven-, and eight-passenger seating.

A Z71 package was available on LT2 and LT3 models which included two-tone leather seats. All Mexican-built Suburbans including the nine-seat models offered the special two-tone leather seating used by the Z71. The Suburban LTZ came standard with a DVD player and a GPS-enhanced touchscreen radio. For the 2010 model year, in which U.S. News & World Report ranked it as the number-one affordable large SUV, the Suburban added a premium interior package that included tri-zone climate control and features like Bluetooth and rear audio controls.

Additionally, radios added a USB port, allowing for music to be played from auxiliary devices through the radio, as well as charging other small electronics. Side blind zone alert became an option on LT and standard on LTZ. The 6.0-liter engine in the 2010 models was also flex-fuel capable. Minor front-end changes including a slightly raised front bumper and side torso airbags were also made standard for 2010. In February 2010, Chevrolet unveiled a 75th anniversary edition of the Suburban, which had the LTZ trim with white diamond tricoat exterior paint and cashmere interior, along with standard 20-inch chrome-clad wheels, revised roof rails, integrated navigation radio, XM Satellite Radio, Bluetooth phone connectivity, rearview camera, rear park assist, remote starting, adjustable pedals, and leather upholstery with heated/cooled front seats.

According to Chevrolet, only 2,570 units of this special edition would be produced due to the amount of white diamond paint GM could procure. The 5.3-liter and 6.0-liter engines were improved, and a new 6.2-liter Vortec V8 was added for the Yukon XL Denali. The 8.1-liter engine was dropped. For the 2011 model year, the Suburban added three new exterior colors to the lineup: Mocha Steel Metallic, Green Steel Metallic, and Ice Blue Metallic.

More features became standard on each trim, with the rear audio system, Bluetooth, floor console/storage area, woodgrain interior, luggage rack rails, body-color exterior door handle/mirror caps, and premium-cloth front bucket seats now standard on the LS trim, and chrome recovery hooks, two-speed transfer case, and 20-inch chrome wheels standard on LTZ 4WD models. In addition, the trailering package featured the trailer brake controller as standard on all trims.

For the 2012 model year, trailer sway control and Hill Start Assist became standard on all trims, while the LTZ trim added a heated steering wheel as standard. Also, the LT1/2 options for the Suburban and SLE1/2 and SLT1/2 options on the Yukon XL were discontinued, leaving the Suburban with only an LS, LT, and LTZ trim and the Yukon XL with an SLE and SLT trim. In 2012, GMC celebrated its 100th anniversary by releasing a special edition of its Yukon XL, offering a Heritage Edition trim package.

This was the final year that the colors Graystone Metallic, Gold Mist Metallic, and Blue Topaz Metallic would be offered, along with the all-season blackwall P265/65R18 tires.

Source: Wikipedia — Chevrolet Suburban — Tenth generation (2007), CC BY-SA.