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2014 GMC Yukon

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2014 models.

GMC Yukon
Pictured: 2020 GMC Yukon SLT 4WD in silver, front left. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Body styles
4dr SUV 4WD Sle/Slt/Denali, 4dr SUV RWD Sle/Slt, -Xl 4dr SUV 4WD Sle/Slt/Denali, -Xl 4dr SUV RWD Sle/Slt
Engines
5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
FFV
MPG (best)
17 combined · 15 city / 21 hwy
Length
202–222.4 in
Curb weight
5,468–5,897 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
3 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • AWD / 4WD available
  • Few owner complaints71 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 244 for similar models.

Watch out for

No weak spots against similar models in the data.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 15 similar 2014 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2014 GMC Yukon is a standard SUV offered with 2 engines (5.3L 8-cyl and 6.2L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive, 4-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 202 inches long and 79 inches wide on a 116-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,695 lb (4dr SUV 4WD Sle/Slt/Denali).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 17 MPG combined (15 city / 21 highway), 9% worse than the 2014 standard SUV average of 18.6 MPG, for an estimated $3,950 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 3 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the unknown or other.

What changed for 2014

  • New body dimensions: 20.4 in shorter, wheelbase −13.8 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
  • No hybrid version any more
  • Engine dropped: 6.0L 8-cyl
  • Best combined MPG down from 21 to 17

Compared with 2013; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2013 Yukon →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
4dr SUV 4WD Sle/Slt/Denali202 in79.1 in77.2 in116.1 in68.1 / 67.3 in5,695 lb52/48
4dr SUV RWD Sle/Slt202 in79.1 in76.8 in116.1 in68.1 / 67.3 in5,468 lb52/48
-Xl 4dr SUV 4WD Sle/Slt/Denali222.4 in79.1 in77.2 in129.9 in68.1 / 67.3 in5,897 lb50/50
-Xl 4dr SUV RWD Sle/Slt222.4 in79.1 in76.8 in129.9 in68.1 / 67.3 in5,677 lb50/50

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Yukon C10 2WD FFV5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive15 / 21 / 17-9%$3,950520
Yukon XL C10 2WD FFV5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive15 / 21 / 17-9%$3,950520
Yukon XL K10 4WD FFV5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 6-spd4-Wheel Drive15 / 21 / 17-5%$3,950520
Yukon K10 4WD FFV5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 6-spd4-Wheel Drive15 / 21 / 17-5%$3,950520
Yukon C10 2WD FFV6.2L 8-cylAutomatic 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive14 / 18 / 16-14%$4,200571
Yukon XL C10 2WD FFV6.2L 8-cylAutomatic 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive14 / 18 / 16-14%$4,200571
Yukon Denali K10 AWD FFV6.2L 8-cylAutomatic 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive13 / 18 / 15-16%$4,450581
Yukon XL K10 AWD FFV6.2L 8-cylAutomatic 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive13 / 18 / 14-22%$4,800612
3/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
3/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $7,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
18.6 MPG2014 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2014 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2014 GMC Yukon.

Similar 2014 standard SUVs

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2014 GMC Yukon (this car)17 MPGNot rated3
2014 Toyota Land Cruiser15 MPGNot rated4
2014 Ford Explorer23 MPGNot rated6
2014 Chevrolet Tahoe17 MPGNot rated4
2014 Ford Expedition16 MPGNot rated0
2014 Nissan Pathfinder26 MPGNot rated12
2014 Dodge Durango20 MPGNot rated11

Recalls (3)

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module · Feb 5, 2021

NHTSA campaign 21V054000 · 1,778,128 vehicles

Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone A." Additionally GM is recalling certain 2011-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL and 2011-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AZ, AR, DE, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV or "Zone B." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2010-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL and 2010-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed to 40 VIN owners on May 11, 2021. A second owner notification letter was mailed to all other owners on January 24, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328800.
Electrical System · Oct 1, 2014

NHTSA campaign 14V614000 · 106,307 vehicles

Problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.
Risk
If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM’s number for this recall is 14515.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Aug 6, 2013

NHTSA campaign 13V342000 · 10 vehicles

Problem
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Suburban vehicles manufactured July 9, 2013, through July 22, 2013; and 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles manufactured July 16, 2013, through July 23, 2013; and model year 2014 GMC Yukon vehicles manufactured July 13, 2013, through July 18, 2013; and model year 2014 GMC Yukon XL vehicles manufactured on July 22, 2013. The rear brake caliper bolts may not be fully tightened. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk
Loose caliper bolts may cause reduced braking performance and result in lengthened stopping distances, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolts on both rear brake caliper brackets. Any bolts found loose will be replaced and tightened. This service will be performed, at no charge. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. GM's recall number is 13247.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2014 GMC Yukon is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

71Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
4Involved a crash
1Involved a fire
4Injuries reported
62,000 miTypical mileage at failure
Unknown Or Other33
Air Bags14
Structure › Body9
Engine8
Electrical System6
Vehicle Speed Control5
Service Brakes4
Steering3
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
20/02: 120/05: 220/06: 220/07: 120/08: 120/10: 220/12: 321/01: 121/03: 221/04: 121/07: 121/09: 121/10: 122/08: 122/09: 122/10: 223/01: 123/07: 224/01: 224/05: 124/11: 125/04: 125/06: 225/08: 120/0220/0720/1221/0421/1022/1024/0125/04max 3

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2014 GMC Yukon buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 3 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Air Bags — 14 owner reports. Confirm the airbag warning light turns off after start-up and any airbag recall was completed.
  3. Structure › Body — 9 owner reports. Open and close every door, the hood and tailgate; look for rust or misaligned panels.
  4. Engine — 8 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
  5. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 62,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  6. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2014 GMC Yukon. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Yukon years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2027 Yukon23–Not rated01
2026 Yukon23209.8 inNot rated384
2025 Yukon23209.8 in★★★★★285
2024 Yukon23209.8 in★★★★★3181
2023 Yukon23209.8 in★★★★★4472
2022 Yukon23209.8 in★★★★★5359
2021 Yukon23209.8 in★★★★★14572
2020 Yukon18203.9 in★★★★★484
2019 Yukon18203.9 in★★★★★3126
2018 Yukon19203.9 in★★★★★5130
2017 Yukon19203.9 in★★★★★3359
2016 Yukon19203.9 inNot rated5519

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or GMC. How we calculate this →