The spacious Yukon XL features unique exterior styling that lets you know this full-size SUV is more than capable. It's ready to take anything on with the professional grade attitude of a true GMC vehicle.
| YUKON | YUKON XL 1/2-TON | YUKON XL 3/4-TON | |
| SLE 2WD/4WD | ■ | ■ | ■ |
| SLT 2WD/4WD | ■ | ■ | ■ |
| 5.3L V8 | 5.3L V8 | 6.0L V8 | |
| Yukon 2WD city/highway | 15/21 | - | - |
| Yukon 4WD city/highway | 15/21 | - | - |
| Yukon XL 2WD city/highway | - | 15/21 | 10/16 |
| Yukon XL 2WD city/highway | - | 15/21 | 10/15 |
| YUKON | YUKON XL | |
| Cargo volume (cu. ft.)1 with third-row seats removed and second-row seats folded flat) | 108.9 | 137.4 |
| Trailering (lbs.)2 (max.) | 8,500 | 9,600 |
| Fuel tank (gal. approx.) 1/2-ton | 26 | 31 |
| Fuel tank (gal. approx.) 3/4-ton | - | 39 |
| Seating | 9 | 9 |
| SLE | SLT | |
| Rearview camera system | Optional3 | Standard |
| SLE | SLT | |
| Vortec 5.3L V8 SFI with Active Fuel Management, 320 hp and 335 lb.-ft. of torque | Standard | Standard |
| Vortec 6.0L VVT V8 with 352 hp and 382 lb.-ft. of torque (3/4-ton models only) | Standard | Standard |
| Skid Plate Package (3/4-ton models) | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Package: Autoride; includes bi-state variable shock dampening and rear, air-assisted load leveling | Not Available | Optional4 |
| Suspension Package: Premium Smooth Ride (1/2-ton models only) | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Package: Handling/Trailering, heavy-duty (3/4-ton models only) | Not Available | Standard |
| Trailering equipment: heavy-duty; includes trailer hitch platform, integrated trailer brake controller, two-inch trailering receiver and seven-wire harness with independently fused trailering circuits mated to a seven-way sealed connector | Standard | Standard |
| Transfer case: single-speed (4WD models only) | Standard | Standard |
| Transfer case: two-speed (4WD models only)5 | Optional | Optional |
| Transmission: six-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive, Tow/Haul mode and Tap-Up/Tap-Down shifting (1/2-ton models only) | Standard | Standard |
| Transmission: six-speed automatic, heavy-duty, electronically controlled with overdrive and Tow/Haul mode (3/4-ton models only) | Standard | Standard |
| SLE | SLT | |
| Air bags:6 driver and right-front passenger dual-stage frontal, with Passenger Sensing System; seat-mounted side-impact for thorax and pelvic protection; head curtain side-impact with rollover sensor for all outboard seating positions | Standard | Standard |
| Brakes: four-wheel antilock disc (with Hydro-Boost on 3/4-ton models) | Standard | Standard |
| OnStar®:7 Directions & Connections® Plan with Turn-by-Turn Navigation standard for the first six months | Standard | Standard |
| StabiliTrak® Electronic Stability Control System with Traction Control; includes trailer sway control and Hill Start Brake Assist | Standard | Standard |
| Tire Pressure Monitor (does not monitor spare) | Standard | Standard |
| SLE | SLT | |
| Bluetooth® wireless technology8 for select phones | Standard | Standard |
| SLE | SLT | |
| Front, bucket: includes driver and passenger six-way power adjusters and Premium Cloth seating surfaces | Standard | Not Available |
| Front, bucket: includes leather-appointed seating, driver and passenger six-way power adjusters, outboard adjustable head restraints, floor console and rear storage | Not Available | Standard |
| Front, 40/20/40 split-bench: includes manual recliners, driver six-way power adjuster, center armrest storage and Premium Cloth seating surfaces | Optional | Not Available |
| Front, bucket: includes 10-way power adjusters, power lumbar and power recline controls, heated cushions and seatbacks, two-position driver memory and leather-appointed seating surfaces | Not Available | Optional9 |
| Second-row, 60/40 split-folding bench, Premium Cloth, three-passenger | Standard | Not Available |
| Second-row, 60/40 split-folding bench, leather-appointed, three-passenger | Not Available | Standard |
| Second-row, captain's chairs, leather-appointed, two reclining bucket seats | Not Available | Optional |
| Third-row, 50/50 split-bench, three passengers, removable | Standard | Standard |
| SLE | SLT | |
| Bose® sound system: includes subwoofer and nine speakers | Standard | Standard |
| AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 player, auxiliary input jack, Radio Data System (RDS),10 speed-compensated volume and TheftLock | Standard | Standard |
| Audio controls, rear: include volume, station selection, media type and dual headphone jacks (headphones not included) | Standard | Standard |
| USB port11 | Standard | Standard |
| Audio system with rear-seat DVD entertainment system: AM/FM stereo with DVD/CD/MP3 player, auxiliary input jack, RDS,10 speed-compensated volume, and TheftLock | Optional12 | Optional13 |
| Audio system with navigation: AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 player and navigation radio with voice prompts, seven-inch color touch-screen, 30 GB hard drive, time-shift recording capability, RDS,10 and speed-compensated volume | Not Available | Optional14 |
| SiriusXM Satellite Radio:15 with three trial months | Standard | Standard |
| SiriusXM NavTraffic:16 with three trial months | Not Available | Optional |
| SLE | SLT | |
| 17-inch polished-aluminum (1/2-ton models only) | Not Available | Standard |
| 17-inch machined-aluminum (3/4-ton models only) | Standard | Standard |
| 20-inch17 polished-aluminum (1/2-ton models only) | Optional | Optional |
| 20-inch17 chrome-clad (1/2-ton models only) | Optional | Optional |
| 20-Inch and 22-Inch Chrome Wheels17 | Premium All-Weather Floor Mats |
| Chrome Fuel Door | Rear-Seat DVD Entertainment System |
| Chrome Grille | Two-Way Advanced Remote Start |