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2025 GMC Yukon
The 2025 GMC Yukon gets a major refresh: a redesigned exterior, a vertical 16.8-inch touchscreen, night vision with thermal object detection, an available 8-inch rear-seat touchscreen, 24-inch wheels on the Denali Ultimate and a new AT4 Ultimate. The Elevation starts at $69,395. NHTSA lists two recalls, including incorrect front wheel-hub bolts on 24-inch wheels, and 81 complaints led by the engine.
Current archiveChecked Aug. 28, 2026United States specification
Powertrain5.3L V8, 6.2L V8 or 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel
Output355 / 420 / 305 hp
DrivetrainRWD / 4WD
SeatingUp to 8
Maximum towingUp to 8,400 lb
Decision answers12Trim, ownership and verification
What changed on the 2025 GMC Yukon
Car Buyer Labs (opens in a new tab) says the Yukon and Yukon XL received a major refresh for 2025 with a redesigned exterior and a newly available 8-inch rear-seat touchscreen for climate control. Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) lists flashy 24-inch wheels, standard on the Denali Ultimate and optional on the Denali, GM's night vision with thermal object detection as a new tech feature, a vertical 16.8-inch touchscreen, and a 355-horsepower 5.3-liter V-8 standard on the Elevation and AT4. MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) adds a new AT4 Ultimate with 20-inch wheels and a four-corner adaptive air suspension that can add 2.0 inches of ground clearance, and Car and Driver's launch story (opens in a new tab) covers a more desirable diesel engine.
Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) lists the Elevation at a starting sticker price of $69,395 and a Fair Purchase Price of $63,000, with 14/18 to 15/20 mpg city and highway. EPA rates the 2025 Yukon at 16 to 23 mpg combined and $3,650 to $4,850 a year in fuel.
Recalls and problems owners report
NHTSA lists two recall campaigns for the 2025 Yukon. 26V304000 covers 2025 and 2026 Escalade, Suburban, Tahoe and Yukon models with 24-inch wheels on which incorrect bolts may have been installed on the left and right front wheel hubs and can loosen or deform over time, with dealers replacing the bolts, and 25V876000 is a wheelchair-equipment campaign from a van converter. Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA: engine with 51, electrical system with 14, forward collision avoidance with 11, and power train and service brakes with 9 and 7. ProblemsByVin (opens in a new tab) counts 54 complaints under its own grouping.
2025 Yukon against the Tahoe, Expedition, Sequoia and Armada
EPA rates the 2025 Yukon at 16 to 23 mpg combined. The 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe rates 16 to 24 at the same $3,650 to $4,850, the Ford Expedition 18 to 19 at $3,300 to $3,450, the Toyota Sequoia 20 to 22 at $2,850 to $3,100 and the Nissan Armada 16 to 18 at $4,300 to $4,850. On EPA figures the Yukon matches the Tahoe, the Sequoia is the most efficient of the gasoline-powered group and the Armada the least.
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Record summary
What to know first
The 2025 Yukon replaces the old SLE/SLT ladder with Elevation as the base trim and adds a new AT4 Ultimate above AT4. The 6.2L V8 is standard on Denali, Denali Ultimate and AT4 Ultimate; the diesel is available across the range.
Model-year note
SLE and SLT no longer exist for 2025: the Elevation replaced both.
Trim map
How the lineup separates.
Trim descriptions identify the meaningful change from one trim to the next; individual options can still vary.
| Trim | Place in the lineup | Notable equipment |
|---|---|---|
| Elevation | Entry trim | 5.3L V8 standard, 355 hp, Max Trailering Package available for 8,400 lb towing, Base standard equipment level |
| AT4 | Trim 2 of 5 | 5.3L V8 standard with off-road-tuned suspension, Standard four-wheel drive, Off-road-oriented equipment over Elevation |
| AT4 Ultimate | Trim 3 of 5 | 6.2L V8 standard, 420 hp, AT4-level off-road hardware with Denali Ultimate-tier luxury, New-for-2025 top off-road trim |
| Denali | Trim 4 of 5 | 6.2L V8 standard, 420 hp, Premium leather interior standard, Denali-specific grille and badging |
| Denali Ultimate | Top trim | 6.2L V8 standard, 420 hp, Highest-appointed Denali trim, Exclusive interior materials over Denali |
01
Entry trim
Elevation
- 5.3L V8 standard, 355 hp
- Max Trailering Package available for 8,400 lb towing
- Base standard equipment level
02
Trim 2 of 5
AT4
- 5.3L V8 standard with off-road-tuned suspension
- Standard four-wheel drive
- Off-road-oriented equipment over Elevation
03
Trim 3 of 5
AT4 Ultimate
- 6.2L V8 standard, 420 hp
- AT4-level off-road hardware with Denali Ultimate-tier luxury
- New-for-2025 top off-road trim
04
Trim 4 of 5
Denali
- 6.2L V8 standard, 420 hp
- Premium leather interior standard
- Denali-specific grille and badging
05
Top trim
Denali Ultimate
- 6.2L V8 standard, 420 hp
- Highest-appointed Denali trim
- Exclusive interior materials over Denali
Trim-by-trim specifications
The 2025 GMC Yukon: 5 trims compared.
Kelley Blue Book specifications, one row per trim.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | EPA city / hwy / comb | Seats | Basic warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 5.3-liter V8 (EcoTec3) | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive | 4WD | 355 | 383 | 15 / 19 / 17 mpg | 9 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| AT4 | 5.3-liter V8 (EcoTec3) | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive | 4WD | 355 | 383 | 15 / 19 / 17 mpg | 8 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Denali | 6.2-liter V8 (EcoTec3) | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive | 4WD | 420 | 460 | 14 / 18 / 16 mpg | 8 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| AT4 Ultimate | 6.2-liter V8 (EcoTec3) | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive | 4WD | 420 | 460 | 14 / 18 / 16 mpg | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | |
| Denali Ultimate | 6.2-liter V8 (EcoTec3) | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive | 4WD | 420 | 460 | 14 / 18 / 16 mpg | 7 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Trim | Curb weight | Length | Height | Wheelbase | Turning circle | Fuel tank | Front headroom | Front legroom | Payload | Tires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 5,677 lb | 210 in | 76.5 in | 121 in | 38.1 ft | 24 gal | 42.3 in | 44.5 in | 1,702 lb | P265/65R18SL |
| AT4 | 5,677 lb | 210 in | 76.5 in | 121 in | 39.7 ft | 24 gal | 42.3 in | 44.5 in | 1,702 lb | P275/60R20 |
| Denali | 5,827 lb | 210 in | 76.5 in | 121 in | 39.7 ft | 24 gal | 42.3 in | 44.5 in | 1,616 lb | P275/60R20SL |
| AT4 Ultimate | 210 in | 76.5 in | 121 in | 24 gal | 44.5 in | P275/50R22 | ||||
| Denali Ultimate | 5,827 lb | 210 in | 76.5 in | 121 in | 39.7 ft | 24 gal | 40.4 in | 44.5 in | 1,616 lb | P275/50R22 |
Equipment by trim
Which 2025 GMC Yukon trim has what.
Std is standard, Opt is optional, a dash means Kelley Blue Book lists it as not available.
| Equipment | Elevation | AT4 | Denali | AT4 Ultimate | Denali Ultimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety | |||||
| Anti-theft alarm | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Blind-spot alert | Std | Std | Std | – | Std |
| Child door locks | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Child-seat anchors | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Forward collision warning | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Forward collision warning with automatic braking | Std | Std | – | – | – |
| Hill-descent control | – | Std | Std | – | Std |
| Hill-start assist | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Night vision | – | – | – | Opt | Opt |
| Pedestrian detection | – | Opt | Std | – | Std |
| Rearview camera | Std | Std | Opt | Opt | Opt |
| Surround-view camera | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Front and rear parking sensors | Std | Std | Std | – | – |
| Rear parking sensors | Std | Std | Std | – | – |
| Electronic stability control | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Traction control | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Technology | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Bluetooth | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Hands-free calling | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Built-in internet access | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Premium audio system | Std | Std | Std | – | Std |
| Satellite radio | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Steering-wheel audio controls | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Touchscreen | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Voice recognition | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Parental (teen-driver) controls | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Comfort | |||||
| Heated front seats | Opt | Std | Std | – | Std |
| Heated rear seats | – | Std | Std | – | Std |
| Heated steering wheel | – | Std | Std | – | Std |
| Heated mirrors | Std | Std | Std | – | Std |
| Power front seats for driver and passenger | Std | Std | Std | – | Std |
| Power driver's seat | Std | Std | Std | – | Std |
| Leather seats | – | Std | Std | – | Std |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | – | – | – | – | Std |
| Front and rear climate zones | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Tilt steering wheel | Std | Std | Std | – | Std |
| Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel | Std | Std | Std | – | Std |
| Cup holders | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Third-row seat | Std | Std | Std | – | Std |
| Power-folding third-row seat | – | Std | Std | – | Std |
| Folding rear seat | Std | Std | Std | – | Std |
| Exterior and convenience | |||||
| Alloy wheels | Std | Std | Opt | – | Std |
| Fog lights | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Privacy glass | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Roof rails | Std | Std | Std | Opt | Std |
| Power-folding mirrors | – | Std | Std | – | Std |
| Power liftgate or trunk | – | Std | Std | – | Std |
| Remote liftgate or trunk release | – | Std | Std | – | Std |
| 12-volt power outlet | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power windows | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Remote keyless entry | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Remote engine start | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Push-button start | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Cruise control | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Integrated garage-door opener | – | Std | Std | – | Std |
| Rear-window defroster | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Rain-sensing wipers | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Limited-slip differential | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
Complete certification table
12 configuration records.
| EPA ID / label | Engine / technology | Drive / transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48945Yukon 2WD | 3L 6-cylDiesel | Rear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd | Diesel | 21 | 26 | 23 | N/A |
| 48627Yukon 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl SIDIConventional | Rear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 | N/A |
| 48625Yukon 2WD | 6.2L 8-cyl SIDIConventional | Rear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd | Premium | 15 | 20 | 17 | N/A |
| 48960Yukon 4WD | 3L 6-cylDiesel | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd | Diesel | 20 | 26 | 22 | N/A |
| 48637Yukon 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl SIDIConventional | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 17 | N/A |
| 48635Yukon 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl SIDIConventional | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd | Premium | 14 | 18 | 16 | N/A |
| 48944Yukon XL 2WD | 3L 6-cylDiesel | Rear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd | Diesel | 21 | 26 | 23 | N/A |
| 48628Yukon XL 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl SIDIConventional | Rear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 | N/A |
| 48626Yukon XL 2WD | 6.2L 8-cyl SIDIConventional | Rear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd | Premium | 15 | 19 | 16 | N/A |
| 48959Yukon XL 4WD | 3L 6-cylDiesel | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd | Diesel | 20 | 26 | 22 | N/A |
| 48638Yukon XL 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl SIDIConventional | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 | N/A |
| 48636Yukon XL 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl SIDIConventional | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd | Premium | 14 | 18 | 16 | N/A |
Direct answers
12 questions tied to this model-year.
Each answer names its source.
Q01How many trims does the 2025 Yukon come in?
The 2025 GMC Yukon (full-size SUV) comes in 5 trims: Elevation, AT4, AT4 Ultimate, Denali, Denali Ultimate.
Source: GMC
Q02What are the 2025 Yukon trims?
The 2025 GMC Yukon trims are Elevation, AT4, AT4 Ultimate, Denali, Denali Ultimate, listed from the entry Elevation up to the top Denali Ultimate.
Source: GMC
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2025 Yukon use?
The 2025 GMC Yukon is built around 5.3L V8, 6.2L V8 or 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel, rated at 355 / 420 / 305 horsepower across its full-size SUV body style.
Source: GMC specifications
Q04Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2025 Yukon?
The 2025 GMC Yukon is offered with RWD / 4WD.
Source: GMC specifications
Q05What changed for the 2025 Yukon?
SLE and SLT no longer exist for 2025: the Elevation replaced both.
Source: GMC model-year information
Q06How many recall campaigns does NHTSA list for the 2025 GMC Yukon?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation records 2 recall campaigns for the 2025 GMC Yukon, covering Equipment Adaptive/Mobility, wheels.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall campaigns
Q07How did the 2025 GMC Yukon do in NHTSA's side crash and rollover tests?
The 2025 GMC Yukon earned 5 stars in the side crash test (5 stars driver side, 5 stars passenger side) and 3 stars for rollover resistance, a 21.2% to 21.9% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program
Q08What engine oil does the 2025 GMC Yukon take?
The 2025 GMC Yukon owner's manual specifies SAE 0W-20 engine oil. Source: 2025 GMC Yukon owner's manual.
Source: Manufacturer owner's manual
Q09What brake fluid, refrigerant and key-fob battery does the 2025 GMC Yukon use?
The 2025 GMC Yukon owner's manual names DOT 4 brake fluid. Source: 2025 GMC Yukon owner's manual.
Source: Manufacturer owner's manual
Q10How much does a 2025 GMC Yukon cost?
$67,200 to $101,800 across the 5 trims GMC prices: $67,200 for the Elevation and $101,800 for the Denali Ultimate. Those are starting MSRPs read 2026-09-10, before destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
Source: gmc.com (opens in a new tab)
Q11What size wheels does the 2025 GMC Yukon have?
The 2025 GMC Yukon's wheel diameter is 20 inches on the AT4 and 22 inches on the AT4 Ultimate and Denali Ultimate. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q12How do the 2025 GMC Yukon trims differ from one another?
The AT4 has heated front seats, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel and 7 more as standard equipment over the Elevation. The Denali has 420 hp against 355 and pedestrian detection as standard equipment over the AT4. The Denali Ultimate has alloy wheels, blind-spot alert, power front seats for driver and passenger and 20 more as standard equipment over the AT4 Ultimate.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Live NHTSA evidence
Current federal safety records for 2025 GMC Yukon.
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