GMC Yukon XL MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated GMC Yukon XL model year from 2000 to 2026 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Yukon XL has been offered with 3.0L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2026 (up to 23 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

GMC Yukon XL fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2026 16–23 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl $95,140 1,592 listings
2025 16–23 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl $73,625 102 listings
2024 16–23 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl $68,490 340 listings
2023 16–23 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl $61,977 225 listings
2022 16–23 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl $46,990 79 listings
2021 16–23 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl $43,419 116 listings
2020 16–18 MPG 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl $30,895 92 listings
2019 16–18 MPG 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl $27,999 153 listings
2018 16–19 MPG 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl $23,995 100 listings
2017 16–19 MPG 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl $20,100 88 listings
2016 17–19 MPG 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl $18,243 186 listings
2015 16–18 MPG 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl $15,990 99 listings
2014 14–17 MPG 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl
2013 12–17 MPG 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl
2012 12–17 MPG 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl
2011 12–17 MPG 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl
2010 14–17 MPG 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl
2009 15–16 MPG 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl
2008 14–16 MPG 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl
2007 14–16 MPG 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl
2006 13–14 MPG 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl
2005 13–15 MPG 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl
2004 13–15 MPG 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl
2003 13–14 MPG 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl
2002 13–14 MPG 5.3L 8-cyl
2001 12–14 MPG 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl
2000 13–14 MPG 5.7L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl

2026 GMC Yukon XL: engines & MPG

The 2026 Yukon XL was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 23 MPG. Used 2026 models currently list for a median of $95,140 on VehiSales (1,592 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Yukon XL 2WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 10-spd Diesel 21 26 23 MPG
Yukon XL 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 10-spd Diesel 20 24 22 MPG
Yukon XL 2WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 10-spd Regular 15 20 17 MPG
Yukon XL 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 10-spd Regular 14 19 16 MPG
Yukon XL 4WD 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic 10-spd Premium 14 18 16 MPG
Yukon XL 2WD 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic 10-spd Premium 15 19 16 MPG

2025 GMC Yukon XL: engines & MPG

The 2025 Yukon XL was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 23 MPG. Used 2025 models currently list for a median of $73,625 on VehiSales (102 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Yukon XL 2WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 10-spd Diesel 21 26 23 MPG
Yukon XL 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 10-spd Diesel 20 26 22 MPG
Yukon XL 2WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 10-spd Regular 15 20 17 MPG
Yukon XL 2WD 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic 10-spd Premium 15 19 16 MPG
Yukon XL 4WD 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic 10-spd Premium 14 18 16 MPG
Yukon XL 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 10-spd Regular 14 19 16 MPG

2024 GMC Yukon XL: engines & MPG

The 2024 Yukon XL was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 23 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $68,490 on VehiSales (340 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Yukon XL 2WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 10-spd Diesel 21 27 23 MPG
Yukon XL 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 10-spd Diesel 20 26 22 MPG
Yukon XL 2WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 10-spd Regular 15 20 17 MPG
Yukon XL 4WD 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic 10-spd Premium 14 18 16 MPG
Yukon XL 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 10-spd Regular 15 18 16 MPG
Yukon XL 2WD 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic 10-spd Premium 14 19 16 MPG

2023 GMC Yukon XL: engines & MPG

The 2023 Yukon XL was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 23 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $61,977 on VehiSales (225 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Yukon XL 2WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 10-spd Diesel 21 27 23 MPG
Yukon XL 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 10-spd Diesel 20 26 22 MPG
Yukon XL 2WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 10-spd Regular 15 20 17 MPG
Yukon XL 2WD 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic 10-spd Premium 14 19 16 MPG
Yukon XL 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 10-spd Regular 15 19 16 MPG
Yukon XL 4WD 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic 10-spd Premium 14 18 16 MPG

2022 GMC Yukon XL: engines & MPG

The 2022 Yukon XL was EPA-rated in 7 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 23 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $46,990 on VehiSales (79 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Yukon XL 2WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 10-spd Diesel 21 27 23 MPG
Yukon XL 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 10-spd Diesel 20 26 22 MPG
Yukon XL 2WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 10-spd Regular 15 20 17 MPG
Yukon XL 4WD 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic 10-spd Premium 14 19 16 MPG
Yukon XL 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 10-spd Regular 14 19 16 MPG
Yukon XL 2WD 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic 10-spd Premium 14 19 16 MPG
Yukon XL 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 10-spd Regular 15 19 16 MPG

2021 GMC Yukon XL: engines & MPG

The 2021 Yukon XL was EPA-rated in 9 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 23 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $43,419 on VehiSales (116 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Yukon XL 2WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 10-spd Diesel 21 27 23 MPG
Yukon XL 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 10-spd Diesel 20 26 22 MPG
Yukon XL 2WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 10-spd Regular 16 20 18 MPG
Yukon XL 2WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 10-spd Regular 15 20 17 MPG
Yukon XL 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 10-spd Regular 15 19 17 MPG
Yukon XL 4WD 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic 10-spd Premium 14 19 16 MPG
Yukon XL 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 10-spd Regular 15 19 16 MPG
Yukon XL 4WD 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic 10-spd Premium 13 19 16 MPG
Yukon XL 2WD 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic 10-spd Premium 14 20 16 MPG

2020 GMC Yukon XL: engines & MPG

The 2020 Yukon XL was EPA-rated in 4 versions (5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 18 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $30,895 on VehiSales (92 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Yukon C1500 XL 2WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 15 22 18 MPG
Yukon C1500 XL 2WD 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic 10-spd Premium 14 23 17 MPG
Yukon K1500 XL 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 14 21 16 MPG
Yukon K1500 XL 4WD 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic 10-spd Premium 14 20 16 MPG

2019 GMC Yukon XL: engines & MPG

The 2019 Yukon XL was EPA-rated in 4 versions (5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 18 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $27,999 on VehiSales (153 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Yukon C1500 XL 2WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 15 22 18 MPG
Yukon C1500 XL 2WD 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic 10-spd Premium 14 23 17 MPG
Yukon K1500 XL 4WD 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic 10-spd Premium 14 20 16 MPG
Yukon K1500 XL 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 14 21 16 MPG

2018 GMC Yukon XL: engines & MPG

The 2018 Yukon XL was EPA-rated in 4 versions (5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 19 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $23,995 on VehiSales (100 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Yukon C1500 XL 2WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 16 23 19 MPG
Yukon K1500 XL 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 15 22 18 MPG
Yukon C1500 XL 2WD 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic 10-spd Premium 14 23 17 MPG
Yukon K1500 XL 4WD 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic 10-spd Premium 14 21 16 MPG

2017 GMC Yukon XL: engines & MPG

The 2017 Yukon XL was EPA-rated in 4 versions (5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 19 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $20,100 on VehiSales (88 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Yukon C1500 XL 2WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 16 23 19 MPG
Yukon K1500 XL 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 15 22 18 MPG
Yukon C1500 XL 2WD 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 15 22 17 MPG
Yukon K1500 XL 4WD 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 14 20 16 MPG

2016 GMC Yukon XL: engines & MPG

The 2016 Yukon XL was EPA-rated in 5 versions (5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 19 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $18,243 on VehiSales (186 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Yukon C1500 XL 2WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 16 23 19 MPG
Yukon K1500 XL 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 15 22 18 MPG
Yukon C1500 XL 2WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 16 23 18 MPG
Yukon K1500 XL 4WD 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 14 20 17 MPG
Yukon C1500 XL 2WD 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 15 22 17 MPG

2015 GMC Yukon XL: engines & MPG

The 2015 Yukon XL was EPA-rated in 6 versions (5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 18 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $15,990 on VehiSales (99 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Yukon C1500 XL 2WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 16 23 18 MPG
Yukon K1500 XL 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 15 22 18 MPG
Yukon C1500 XL 2WD 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 15 22 17 MPG
Yukon K1500 XL 4WD 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 14 20 17 MPG
Yukon C1500 XL 2WD 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 15 21 17 MPG
Yukon K1500 XL 4WD 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 14 20 16 MPG

2014 GMC Yukon XL: engines & MPG

The 2014 Yukon XL was EPA-rated in 4 versions (5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Yukon XL K10 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 15 21 17 MPG
Yukon XL C10 2WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 15 21 17 MPG
Yukon XL C10 2WD 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 14 18 16 MPG
Yukon XL K10 AWD 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 13 18 14 MPG

2013 GMC Yukon XL: engines & MPG

The 2013 Yukon XL was EPA-rated in 6 versions (5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Yukon XL 1500 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 15 21 17 MPG
Yukon XL 1500 2WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 15 21 17 MPG
Yukon XL 1500 2WD 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 14 18 16 MPG
Yukon XL 1500 AWD 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 13 18 14 MPG
Yukon XL 2500 4WD 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 10 16 12 MPG
Yukon XL 2500 2WD 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 10 16 12 MPG

2012 GMC Yukon XL: engines & MPG

The 2012 Yukon XL was EPA-rated in 6 versions (5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Yukon XL 1500 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 15 21 17 MPG
Yukon XL 1500 2WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 15 21 17 MPG
Yukon XL 1500 2WD 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 14 18 16 MPG
Yukon XL 1500 AWD 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 13 18 14 MPG
Yukon XL 2500 4WD 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 10 16 12 MPG
Yukon XL 2500 2WD 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 10 16 12 MPG

2011 GMC Yukon XL: engines & MPG

The 2011 Yukon XL was EPA-rated in 6 versions (5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Yukon XL 1500 2WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 15 21 17 MPG
Yukon XL 1500 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 15 21 17 MPG
Yukon XL 1500 2WD 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 14 18 16 MPG
Yukon XL 1500 AWD 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 13 18 14 MPG
Yukon XL 2500 4WD 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 10 16 12 MPG
Yukon XL 2500 2WD 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 10 16 12 MPG

2010 GMC Yukon XL: engines & MPG

The 2010 Yukon XL was EPA-rated in 3 versions (5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Yukon XL 1500 2WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 15 21 17 MPG
Yukon XL 1500 2WD 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 14 20 16 MPG
Yukon XL 1500 2WD 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 12 19 14 MPG

2009 GMC Yukon XL: engines & MPG

The 2009 Yukon XL was EPA-rated in 3 versions (5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 16 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Yukon XL 1500 2WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 14 20 16 MPG
Yukon XL 1500 2WD 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 14 19 16 MPG
Yukon XL 1500 2WD 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 12 19 15 MPG

2008 GMC Yukon XL: engines & MPG

The 2008 Yukon XL was EPA-rated in 5 versions (5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 16 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Yukon XL 1500 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 19 16 MPG
Yukon XL 1500 2WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 20 16 MPG
Yukon XL 1500 2WD 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Premium 12 19 14 MPG
Yukon XL 1500 4WD 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 12 17 14 MPG
Yukon XL 1500 2WD 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 12 17 14 MPG

2007 GMC Yukon XL: engines & MPG

The 2007 Yukon XL was EPA-rated in 5 versions (5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 16 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Yukon XL 1500 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 19 16 MPG
Yukon XL 1500 2WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 20 16 MPG
Yukon XL 1500 2WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 19 16 MPG
Yukon XL 1500 2WD 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 18 15 MPG
Yukon XL 1500 4WD 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG

2006 GMC Yukon XL: engines & MPG

The 2006 Yukon XL was EPA-rated in 3 versions (5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 14 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Yukon XL 1500 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Yukon XL 1500 2WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Yukon XL 1500 AWD 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 12 16 13 MPG

2005 GMC Yukon XL: engines & MPG

The 2005 Yukon XL was EPA-rated in 4 versions (5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Yukon XL 1500 2WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 18 15 MPG
Yukon XL 1500 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Yukon XL 1500 AWD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Yukon XL 1500 AWD 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 12 16 13 MPG

2004 GMC Yukon XL: engines & MPG

The 2004 Yukon XL was EPA-rated in 5 versions (5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Yukon XL 1500 2WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 18 15 MPG
Yukon XL 1500 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Yukon XL 1500 2WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Yukon XL 1500 AWD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Yukon XL 1500 AWD 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 12 16 13 MPG

2003 GMC Yukon XL: engines & MPG

The 2003 Yukon XL was EPA-rated in 7 versions (5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 14 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Yukon XL 1500 AWD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Yukon XL 1500 2WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Yukon XL 1500 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Yukon XL 1500 2WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 12 17 14 MPG
Yukon XL 1500 AWD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 12 16 13 MPG
Yukon XL 1500 AWD 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 11 15 13 MPG
Yukon XL 1500 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 12 16 13 MPG

2002 GMC Yukon XL: engines & MPG

The 2002 Yukon XL was EPA-rated in 3 versions (5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 14 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Yukon XL 1500 2WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Yukon XL 1500 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 12 16 14 MPG
Yukon XL 1500 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 12 15 13 MPG

2001 GMC Yukon XL: engines & MPG

The 2001 Yukon XL was EPA-rated in 3 versions (5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 14 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Yukon XL 1500 2WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 16 14 MPG
Yukon XL 1500 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 12 15 13 MPG
Yukon XL 1500 4WD 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 11 15 12 MPG

2000 GMC Yukon XL: engines & MPG

The 2000 Yukon XL was EPA-rated in 2 versions (5.7L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 14 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Yukon XL 1500 2WD 5.7L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 12 17 14 MPG
Yukon XL 1500 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 12 15 13 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a GMC Yukon XL get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Yukon XL range from 14 to 23 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2026 model year.

What engines does the 2026 GMC Yukon XL have?

The 2026 Yukon XL was EPA-rated with 3.0L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl engines — see the 2026 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the GMC Yukon XL require premium gas?

Some versions do: EPA lists diesel and regular gasoline and premium gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.

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