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2015 GMC Yukon

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2015 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 Denali, 4dr SUV 4WD Sle/Slt, 4dr SUV RWD Sle/Slt, -Xl 4dr SUV 4WD Denali
Engines
5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive
Fuel
FFV, Regular Gasoline
MPG (best)
18 combined · 16 city / 23 hwy
Length
203.9–224.4 in
Curb weight
5,309–5,981 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
10 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • AWD / 4WD available

Watch out for

  • Many owner complaints966 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 171 for similar models — most often about the exterior lighting.
  • 10 recallsMore than similar models (about 4). Confirm repairs with the VIN.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 13 similar 2015 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2015 GMC Yukon is a standard SUV offered with 2 engines (5.3L 8-cyl and 6.2L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive.

It measures about 204 inches long and 80 inches wide on a 116-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,745 lb (4dr SUV 4WD Denali).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 18 MPG combined (16 city / 23 highway), 4% worse than the 2015 standard SUV average of 18.7 MPG, for an estimated $3,700 a year in fuel.

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

It has 10 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 966 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the exterior lighting.

What changed for 2015

  • Lightest version 159 lb lighter

Compared with 2014; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2014 Yukon →

Trims, performance & features

Engine–5.3L 8-cyl
Engine–6.2L 8-cyl
DriveAWD/4WD · RWD

Trims

SLTDenali

Built in: Arlington, Texas

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2015 Yukon configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
4dr SUV 4WD Denali203.9 in80.3 in74.4 in116.1 in68.9 / 68.5 in5,745 lb52/48
4dr SUV 4WD Sle/Slt203.9 in80.3 in74.4 in116.1 in68.9 / 68.5 in5,545 lb52/48
4dr SUV RWD Sle/Slt203.9 in80.3 in74.4 in116.1 in68.9 / 68.5 in5,309 lb52/48
-Xl 4dr SUV 4WD Denali224.4 in80.3 in74.4 in129.9 in68.9 / 68.5 in5,981 lb51/49
-Xl 4dr SUV 4WD Sle/Slt224.4 in80.3 in74.4 in129.9 in68.9 / 68.5 in5,776 lb51/49
-Xl 4dr SUV RWD Sle/Slt224.4 in80.3 in74.4 in129.9 in68.9 / 68.5 in5,536 lb51/49

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 C1500 2WD FFV5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive16 / 23 / 18-4%$3,700481
Yukon C1500 XL 2WD FFV5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive16 / 23 / 18-4%$3,700481
Yukon K1500 XL 4WD FFV5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 6-spd4-Wheel Drive15 / 22 / 18-1%$3,700503
Yukon K1500 4WD FFV5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 6-spd4-Wheel Drive16 / 22 / 18-1%$3,700498
Yukon C1500 2WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive16 / 23 / 18-4%$3,700481
Yukon C1500 XL 2WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive16 / 23 / 18-4%$3,700481
Yukon K1500 XL 4WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 6-spd4-Wheel Drive15 / 22 / 18-1%$3,700503
Yukon K1500 4WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 6-spd4-Wheel Drive16 / 22 / 18-1%$3,700498
Yukon C1500 2WD6.2L 8-cylAutomatic 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive15 / 21 / 17-9%$3,950526
Yukon C1500 XL 2WD6.2L 8-cylAutomatic 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive15 / 21 / 17-9%$3,950526
Yukon C1500 2WD6.2L 8-cylAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel Drive15 / 22 / 17-9%$3,950511
Yukon C1500 XL 2WD6.2L 8-cylAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel Drive15 / 22 / 17-9%$3,950511
Yukon K1500 XL 4WD6.2L 8-cylAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel Drive14 / 20 / 17-7%$3,950535
Yukon K1500 4WD6.2L 8-cylAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel Drive15 / 21 / 17-7%$3,950519
Yukon K1500 XL 4WD6.2L 8-cylAutomatic 6-spd4-Wheel Drive14 / 20 / 16-12%$4,200546
Yukon K1500 4WD6.2L 8-cylAutomatic 6-spd4-Wheel Drive14 / 21 / 16-12%$4,200555
4/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
4/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $6,500Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
18.7 MPG2015 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2015 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2015 GMC Yukon.

Similar 2015 standard SUVs

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2015 GMC Yukon (this car)18 MPGNot rated10
2015 Toyota Land Cruiser15 MPGNot rated4
2015 Ford Explorer23 MPGNot rated8
2015 Chevrolet Tahoe18 MPGNot rated16
2015 Ford Expedition18 MPGNot rated3
2015 Nissan Pathfinder26 MPGNot rated6
2015 Dodge Durango20 MPGNot rated4

Recalls (10)

Service Brakes · Oct 24, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V761000 · 652,967 vehicles

Problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
Risk
Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Vacuum · Sep 6, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V645000 · 3,456,719 vehicles

Problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
Risk
As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.
Steering › Electric Power Assist System · Sep 7, 2018

NHTSA campaign 18V586000 · 1,015,918 vehicles

Problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade vehicles. Electric power steering (EPS) assist may be lost momentarily, followed by a sudden return of EPS assist.
Risk
If EPS assist is lost and then suddenly returns, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the EPS module software, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18289.
Air Bags › Frontal · Jul 10, 2017

NHTSA campaign 17V437000 · 40,683 vehicles

Problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Risk
A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.
Seat Belts › Pretensioner · Sep 8, 2016

NHTSA campaign 16V651000 · 3,640,162 vehicles

Problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Risk
A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
Steering › Electric Power Assist System · Nov 10, 2014

NHTSA campaign 14V719000 · 679 vehicles

Problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra, and Yukon XL vehicles, equipped with electric power steering (EPS). Due to a problem with the EPS module, the affected vehicles may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist during vehicle operation.
Risk
An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
Fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering assist motor kit, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14743.
Air Bags › Side/Window · Jul 23, 2014

NHTSA campaign 14V451000 · 22 vehicles

Problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Suburban, Suburban LTZ, Tahoe, Tahoe LTZ, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL Denali vehicles manufactured on May 13, 2014. The affected vehicles were assembled with a roof rail air bags (RRAB) that were not reinforced at the points were the bags contact the hardware used to attach the roof carrier.
Risk
During deployment, the RRAB may be punctured or torn by the roof carrier hardware, reducing its performance and increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
Fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the roof carrier attaching hardware, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early September 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet) or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14359.
Power Train › Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) · Jun 27, 2014

NHTSA campaign 14V374000 · 392,459 vehicles

Problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles, and model year 2015 GMC Yukon and Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, an electrical signal short may cause the transfer case to shift to neutral without the driver's input.
Risk
If the transfer case switches to neutral while the vehicle is parked and the parking brake is not in use, the vehicle may roll away increasing the risk of injury to bystanders. If the transfer case switches to neutral while the vehicle is being driven, the vehicle would lose drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will re-program the software in the transfer case control module, free of charge. The recall began in early August 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14192.
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Cooling Unit And Lines · Mar 31, 2014

NHTSA campaign 14V152000 · 489,936 vehicles

Problem
General Motors LLC (GM ) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverado Light Duty Regular Cab, Double Cab, and Crew Cab 1500 series and model year 2015 Suburban and Tahoe; GMC model year 2014 Sierra Regular Cab, Double Cab, and Crew Cab 1500 Series and model year 2015 Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (feature code MYC). The subject vehicles may have a transmission oil cooler line that is not securely seated in the fitting.
Risk
If the line is not securely seated and transmission oil leaks from the fitting, the oil could contact a hot surface and cause a vehicle fire.
Fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission oil cooler line connection and repair the vehicles, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-866-694-6546 or GMC owners may contact GMC at 1-866-996-9463. GM's number for this recall is 14121.
Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System · Jan 13, 2014

NHTSA campaign 14V007000 · 325,213 vehicles

Problem
General Motors is recalling certain 2014 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, and 2015 model year Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV; Chevrolet Silverado HD; and GMC Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL, equipped with a 4.3L engine or 5.3L engine.
Risk
The overheated exhaust components may melt nearby plastic parts and may result in an engine fire.
Fix
General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine control module, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. General Motors' number for this recall is 14008.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2015 GMC Yukon is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

966Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
17Involved a crash
7Involved a fire
15Injuries reported
61,902 miTypical mileage at failure
Exterior Lighting466
Electrical System161
Service Brakes152
Power Train88
Unknown Or Other84
Engine67
Steering51
Structure › Body26
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
24/09: 424/10: 324/11: 324/12: 325/01: 525/02: 525/03: 225/04: 625/05: 1025/06: 425/07: 325/08: 325/09: 125/10: 325/11: 325/12: 126/01: 126/02: 226/03: 326/04: 226/05: 326/06: 126/09: 226/10: 124/0924/1225/0325/0625/0925/1226/0326/06max 10

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2015 GMC Yukon buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 10 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Exterior Lighting — 466 owner reports. Check all exterior lights, wipers and the windshield for cracks.
  3. Electrical System — 161 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
  4. Service Brakes — 152 owner reports. Brake firmly from speed; check for pulling, pulsing pedal or ABS warning light.
  5. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 61,902 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 2015 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 →