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GMC Yukon: MPG and annual fuel cost, 2026
The GMC Yukon has 8 rated versions for 2026, from 16 to 17 MPG combined; its most efficient version is tied for 77th of 90 standard SUVs, in the bottom quarter.
- 17MPG combinedtied 77th of 90 in class
- $3,950a year in fueltied 61st of 90 in class
- 530g/mile CO2
Where it stands
Compared only with the gasoline models of its class it is tied for 25th of 36 gasoline standard SUVs, in the bottom quarter. The median of that narrower group is 19.5 MPG, against 22.5 MPG for all standard SUVs together.
Among all gasoline models of the year, regardless of size, it is tied for 159th of 180 gasoline models, in the bottom quarter.
Within the 8 GMC models rated for 2026 it is 8th on combined rating; the median of the make's line-up is 22.5 MPG.
In its class, just ahead of it is the Infiniti QX80 at 18 MPG and just behind it is the Aston Martin DBX 727 at 16 MPG.
Fuel cost and CO2
The file prices the fuel for its most efficient version at about $3,950 a year, assuming 15,000 miles a year with 55% of them in the city and regular gasoline at $4.47 per gallon. That is $575 more than the standard SUVs median of $3,375, which makes it tied for 61st of 90 standard SUVs, in the lower half.
It emits 530 g of CO2 per mile from the tailpipe; the standard SUVs median is 387, a difference of 143 g/mile.
Rated versions
Its city rating is 15 and its highway rating 20: the highway figure is 5 higher. 8 versions are rated for 2026. The most efficient, Yukon 2WD: 5.3 L, 8 cyl, Automatic 10-spd, RWD, gets 17 MPG; the least efficient listed, Yukon XL 4WD: 6.2 L, 8 cyl, Automatic 10-spd, 4WD, gets 16 MPG, a gap of 1 MPG.
| Version | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon 2WD: 5.3 L, 8 cyl, Automatic 10-spd, RWD | 17 | 15 | 20 | $3,950 | 530 |
| Yukon 4WD: 5.3 L, 8 cyl, Automatic 10-spd, 4WD | 17 | 15 | 19 | $3,950 | 536 |
| Yukon XL 2WD: 5.3 L, 8 cyl, Automatic 10-spd, RWD | 17 | 15 | 20 | $3,950 | 530 |
| Yukon 2WD: 6.2 L, 8 cyl, Automatic 10-spd, RWD | 17 | 15 | 20 | $4,850 | 523 |
| Yukon XL 4WD: 5.3 L, 8 cyl, Automatic 10-spd, 4WD | 16 | 14 | 19 | $4,200 | 571 |
| Yukon 4WD: 6.2 L, 8 cyl, Automatic 10-spd, 4WD | 16 | 14 | 18 | $5,150 | 572 |
| Yukon XL 2WD: 6.2 L, 8 cyl, Automatic 10-spd, RWD | 16 | 15 | 19 | $5,150 | 544 |
| Yukon XL 4WD: 6.2 L, 8 cyl, Automatic 10-spd, 4WD | 16 | 14 | 18 | $5,150 | 572 |
Year by year
The GMC Yukon is in the data for 8 of the 8 model years from 2019 to 2026. Between 2019 and 2026 the best combined rating fell by 1 MPG, from 18 to 17. The number of rated versions shrank from 12 to 8. Fuel cost for the best version is $3,950 in the latest data against $3,700 in 2019, although the file applies today's fuel prices to every model year, so that change comes from the rating, not from prices.
| Model year | Versions | Best MPG | Lowest MPG | Fuel cost | CO2 g/mi | Class median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 17 | 16 | $3,950 | 530 | 22.5 |
| 2025 | 8 | 17 | 16 | $3,950 | 530 | 22.5 |
| 2024 | 8 | 17 | 16 | $3,950 | 527 | 22 |
| 2023 | 8 | 17 | 16 | $3,950 | 527 | 21 |
| 2022 | 16 | 17 | 16 | $3,950 | 534 | 21 |
| 2021 | 16 | 18 | 16 | $3,700 | 492 | 20.5 |
| 2020 | 12 | 18 | 16 | $3,700 | 505 | 21 |
| 2019 | 12 | 18 | 16 | $3,700 | 505 | 21 |
Similar models
| Model | Powertrain | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac Escalade | Gasoline | 17 | $4,850 | 2026 |
| Lexus GX | Gasoline | 17 | $4,850 | 2026 |
| Aston Martin DBX 727 | Gasoline | 16 | $5,150 | 2026 |
| Bentley Bentayga | Gasoline | 16 | $5,150 | 2026 |
| Nissan Armada | Gasoline | 18 | $4,550 | 2026 |
Rated almost identically and covered by this page:
- Chevrolet Suburban 17 MPG, $3,950 a year, 4 versions, last rated 2026
- Chevrolet Tahoe 17 MPG, $3,950 a year, 4 versions, last rated 2026
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Data: US EPA and DOE, as prepared in methods and data.