2022 GMC Yukon review
GMC Yukon highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Comfortable interior
- Great cargo capacity
- Impressive climate control system
Cons
- Handling is poor
- Driver's seat lacks adjustability
- Tough to maneuver on city streets
Mileage (EPA estimate)
14 city, 19 highway, 16 combined
Pricing for current inventory
(no current inventory)
2022 GMC Yukon is an elevated full-size SUV
The GMC Yukon is a slightly upscale three-row SUV with seating for up to nine and upwards of 8,000 pounds of towing capacity when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories. The corporate cousin of the Chevrolet Tahoe received only minor changes for the 2022 model year following a full redesign in 2021, primarily reshuffling its options packages, but remains a solid truck-based SUV.
The 6.2-liter V8 engine is now available on the Yukon's off road-oriented AT4 trim; you'll get a 5.3L V8 in the standard configuration. The Denali trim remains atop the Yukon heap in terms of niceties, and the fully loaded Denali Ultimate package gets you close to the Yukon's other corporate cousin, the Cadillac Escalade.
No matter which Yukon you pick, you'll still be driving a truck-based SUV. It's a large vehicle that does not lend itself to careful maneuvering around parking lots and its handling on highways can be poor. While the interior is a nice place to be, the driver's seat lacks the adjustability of other vehicles in its class and can be a bit uncomfortable.
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What is new for the 2022 GMC Yukon?
- Yukon trims have been upgraded with Seat Massagers as standard equipment this year.
- Sunroof(s) and Blu-ray Video System features are now available as options on select trims.
- The SLE trim now comes with Lane Departure Warning as standard equipment.
2022 GMC Yukon trims
SLE:
- 355-hp, 383-lb-ft of torque 5.3L
- 277-hp, 460-lb-ft of torque 3.0L
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Rear Defroster
- Cruise Control
- Cloth Seats
- Power Seats
- Power Mirrors
- Traction Control
- Side Airbags
- View our GMC Yukon SLE inventory
SLT:
- Includes all features available on the SLE
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seats
- Front Seat Heaters
- A/C Seats
- Parking Sensors
- Blind Spot Monitor
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- View our GMC Yukon SLT inventory
AT4:
- Includes all features available on the SLT
- Seat Massagers
- Power Folding Third Row
- Rear Seat Heaters
- View our GMC Yukon AT4 inventory
Denali:
- Includes all features available on the AT4
- 420-hp, 460-lb-ft of torque 6.2L
- Head Up Display
- View our GMC Yukon Denali inventory
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5 reasons to buy the 2022 GMC Yukon
What We Like:
Storage: Need to haul a crew of nine, including the driver, around town or on a long trip? The Yukon is a great choice. How about a smaller unit but with a handful of bags? No problem. The back row folds down flat. If the Yukon is good at one thing, it's getting you, your friends and your friends' stuff where it needs to be.
Technology: Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ come standard and your devices will have no shortage of places to plug in. The center touchscreen is responsive and functional.
Interior: Headroom and legroom is ample in all three rows. It's also easy to get in and out of every row, thanks in part to a retractable running board that serves as a step into the Yukon. Cabin materials are of nice quality but a lack of available seat adjustments can make for an uncomfortable ride over long distances.
What Needs Improvement
Fuel Economy: The Yukon gets 16 miles of combined city/highway driving per gallon according to the EPA, and while you're not expecting to throw a party for a full-size SUV's gas mileage, that's worse than its competition.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the GMC Yukon an overall reliability rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks GMC Yukon 9th out of 16 among Fullsize SUVs.
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Denali 2WD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- A/C Seat(s)
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- BOSE Sound System
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Head Up Display
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Folding Third Row
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Quad Seats
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Rear View Camera
- Remote Start
- Running Boards
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Third Row Seat
- Tow Hitch
- Traction Control
- Turbo Diesel Engine
- Adjustable Suspension
- Automated Cruise Control
- Full Roof Rack
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Rear Entertainment System
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
3.0L
Horsepower
277
Torque (ft-lbs)
460
Engine type
Turbo Diesel
Fuel capacity
24
Wheelbase
120.9"
Overall length
210"
Width
81"
Height
76.5"
Leg room
F 44.5"/M 42"/R 34.9"
Head room
F 42.3"/M 38.9"/R 38.2"
Front tires
275/60R20
Rear tires
275/60R20
Seating capacity
7
Max towing capacity
770/8200 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2022 GMC Yukon FAQ
The 2022 GMC Yukon is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Denali : 14 MPG City and 20 MPG Highway
- Denali : 21 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- SLT : 21 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- SLT : 15 MPG City and 20 MPG Highway
- SLE : 20 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- SLE : 15 MPG City and 20 MPG Highway
- AT4 : 14 MPG City and 19 MPG Highway
The GMC Yukon received a rating of 3 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the GMC Yukon as 8 out of 16 among Fullsize SUV
The 2022 GMC Yukon has received an average 4.0 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2022 GMC Yukon, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2022 GMC Yukon Reviews.
The 2022 GMC Yukon has a maximum towing capacity of between 8000 and 8400 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2022 GMC Yukon:
- Quad Seats
- Seat Massagers
- Sunroof(s)
- Lane Departure Warning
- Cruise Control
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