Used 2011 GMC Yukon for sale 

The Yukon is a large full-size SUV that has a towing capability of up to 8,400 pounds. There are a total of 3 trims available: the SLE, the SLT, and the Denali. There is a hybrid variant as well as an extended-wheelbase named Yukon XL variant on offer. All trims are powered by a large V-8 5.3L motor, though the Denali comes with an even larger 6.2L V-8. The price of the base variant is $38,950 and goes up to $53,650 for the Denali trim.

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Owing to the larger dimensions of the SUV, a rear-view camera is essential, as such the SLE with a Convenience package seems like the best option, while the best-outfitted trim is the SLT as it includes a balance of luxury and essential features. If you want to go all out on luxury and performance in your SUV, the Denali trim is available to back you.

The 2011 GMC Yukon is quite well powered for its size and weight. The base two trims come with a 5.4L V-8 and a rear-wheel-drive as standard. This powertrain puts up 320 horsepower and 335 foot-pounds of torque. The drivetrain is an RWD as standard, though a 4WD is offered on the lower two trims. The GMC Yukon Denali offers the larger 6.2L V-8 that makes 403 horsepower and 417 foot-pounds of torque. The Denali also gets an AWD system that improves the handling of the large SUV.

The Yukon surges forth from a stand-still quite quickly. The car goes from 0-60 mph in just 8.1 seconds, while the larger engine does the same in only 7.5 seconds. The Yukon slows down a bit nearing the quarter-mile. The overall performer of the competition is the Toyota Sequoia, which is quicker off the mark and speeds up well up to the quarter-mile. The Ford Expedition is the least powered SUV in the competition and even the slowest one in acceleration.

Either with the 2WD or the 4WD, the Yukon manages 15 mpg in cities, 21 mpg on highways, and 17 mpg combined. The larger 6.2L motor offers 14 mpg in cities, 18 mpg on highways, and 16 mpg combined. Owing to the size of the SUV, it eats up quite a bit of fuel and doesn’t seem well suited for daily use. Every model of the GMC Yukon comes with the capability for E85 fuel, which gives the car 11 mpg in cities and 16 on highways.

The Yukon has a huge 26-gallon fuel tank, which gets the SUV past the 500 miles mark on a full tank. The Ford Expedition has the largest fuel tank in the competition and can reach the longest. The Toyota Sequoia, on the other hand, has a similarly sized fuel tank as the Yukon, though the lower efficiency gets it the lowest range in the competition.

The 2011 GMC Yukon has a well-styled and spacious cabin with great fit and finish. The cabin gets selectively comfortable in higher trims, particularly the Denali, which comes with premium interiors. The layout of the dashboard is simple and utilitarian, with easy to figure out knobs and switches. The front seats are comfortable and supportive, though they do lack side bolsters. Still, they have enough room for people of all sizes. The steering column also does not have a telescopic function, which can be an inconvenience. 

The GMC Yukon has space for 8 passengers. However, the third row has quite limited legroom. The seats are low, with barely enough bolstering and negligible under-thigh support. The third-row seats also bite into the cargo capacity as they do not fold down flat to the floor. The SUV comes with a cargo capacity of 16.9 cubic feet. The GMC Yukon XL adds 14-inches to the wheelbase and 20-inches to the overall length, which makes the third row much roomier and accessible.

Compared to its competitors, the GMC Yukon is seriously lacking in terms of legroom for the rear row. The Yukon also has the least legroom in the second row. The Toyota Sequoia has high set seating in the second row, which eats into the headroom. Comparing luggage capacity, the Toyota Sequoia comes out to the front, albeit with a tiny margin, at 18.9 cubic feet of space even with all the seats put up. Some standout interior features on the Yukon are:

• Cloth upholstery
• Tri-zone climate control
• Six-way power front bucket seats
• Leather-wrapped tilt-only steering wheel
• Power-adjustable front seats
• Leather upholstery (Optional)
• Heated and ventilated seat (Optional)
• Heated steering wheel (Optional)
• Power adjustable pedals (Optional)

How intuitive is the 2011 GMC Yukon’s infotainment unit?

The base 2011 Yukon comes with Bluetooth, an AM/FM/CD Player with AUX input, and USB ports. The SLT trim adds a Bose audio system to the features. Finally, on the Denali trim, you get a DVD player in the center console. The system has navigation and also a bit of connectivity, along with OnStar. The Denali also gets an improved 10-speaker Centerpoint surround sound system. Some standout infotainment features in the 2011 GMC Yukon are:

• Nine-speaker audio system
• USB Ports
• Bluetooth
• DVD Player
• Navigation
• 10-speaker sound system (Denali trim)
• Added sound insulation (Denali trim)

The GMC Yukon has the same ladder-frame platform it shares with GM’s trucks as well as the Chevrolet Tahoe. The design is actually quite attractive, and it does not have any unnecessary detailing or excess styling. The classic SUV’s boxed frame, albeit with a few contoured exterior panels, can be seen on the outside. There are none of the modern accents or the LED lightings that the Yukon’s rivals now have started featuring. The Yukon XL gets an extended 20-inches of length, which goes right into the rear windows and metal at the back, though the car still looks good.

Comparing the overall length, the Yukon has the shortest wheelbase of the lot. Though it does offer a longer wheelbase variant on the Yukon XL that has 20 inches more in overall length and 14-inches added to the wheelbase. The Toyota Sequoia does not offer an extended variant, although its standard length is the longest. Some standout exterior highlights of the Yukon are:

• 17” alloy wheels
• Roof rails
• Running board
• Fog lamps
• 20” Alloy Wheels (Denali trim)
• Fog Lamps
• Automatic headlights
• Sunroof (Optional)

The huge frame of the 2011 GMC Yukon is rugged and built to offer protection to its occupants. GMC further lads the vehicle with great safety equipment to heighten the overall impression of the car. The NHTSA has given the large SUV a 4-star overall score with 5 stars in both frontal and side impacts. The new side pole test also gets 5-stars awarded from the federal organization. The IIHS on the other hand has yet to test the GMC Yukon. The car has standard features like front, side, and curtain airbags along with stability and traction control. There is even an OnStar safety and concierge system standard on all variants of the GMC Yukon. Some standout safety features in the SUV are:

• Driver and front passenger seat-mounted side-impact supplemental airbags
• Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental airbags with rollover sensor
• Front seat belts with pre-tensioners and load limiters
• LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children)
• Adjustable Pedals
• Traction Control
• High-strength side-door guard beams
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Blind Spot Warning system (Optional)
• Rearview camera

The GMC Yukon has a strong build, with solid sheet metal on this exterior and a hefty and durable ladder-frame design. The SUV has decent performance and a towing capability of up to 8,400 pounds. The top-spec trim, the GMC Yukon Denali comes with a larger 6.2L motor with an all-wheel-drive setup that actually gives the car brilliant handling. Overall the large SUV is a great offering, and with a hybrid as well as an extended wheelbase version on offer, it has something for a variety of buyers. The full-size SUV as such is highly recommended in the segment.