GMC Yukon XL Generation 1 (1996–2006)

GMC Yukon XL Generation 1 (1996–2006) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

GMC Yukon XL — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
Generation 1 1996–2006 —
Generation 2 2007–2010 —
Generation 3 2011–2014 —
Generation 4 2015–2020 —
Generation 5 2021–2025 —
Generation 6 2026–present —

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.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
GM 5.3L Vortec / EcoTec3 V8 2000–2026 16 models 187
Gmc 6.2L 8-cylinder 2007–2026 21 models 83
Gmc 3.0L 6-cylinder 2021–2026 6 models 47
GM 6.0L Vortec V8 (LQ4/L96) 2001–2013 24 models 39
GM 5.7L V8 (350 / Vortec 5700) 1992–2000 32 models 22
Gmc 4.8L 8-cylinder 2000–2009 6 models 17

GMC Yukon XL fuel economy: every year & engine (EPA) →

Used GMC Yukon XL prices by year →

Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
1996 4 84 Hydraulic, Service Brakes, Visibility
1997 1 153 Steering, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1998 3 81 Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Visibility
1999 2 264 Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Steering
2000 9 291 Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Tires
2001 8 827 Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Parking Brake
2002 5 1,368 Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Engine And Engine Cooling
2003 6 2,068 Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2004 4 890 Electrical System, Service Brakes, Engine
2005 5 323 Electrical System, Service Brakes, Power Train
2006 3 166 Electronic Stability Control (Esc), Service Brakes, Engine

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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