GMC Yukon sales decreased in the United States and Canada, and increased in Mexico during the third quarter of 2019.
GMC Yukon Sales - Q3 2019 - United States
In the United States, GMC Yukon deliveries totaled 18,737 units in Q3 2019, a decrease of about 10 percent compared to 20,896 units sold in Q3 2018.In the first nine months of the year, Yukon sales decreased about 3 percent to 53,707 units.
| MODEL | Q3 2019 / Q3 2018 | Q3 2019 | Q3 2018 | YTD 2019 / YTD 2018 | YTD 2019 | YTD 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YUKON | -10.33% | 18,737 | 20,896 | -3.09% | 53,707 | 55,418 |
GMC Yukon Sales – Q3 2019 – Canada
In Canada, cumulative deliveries of the GMC Yukon family decreased 22 percent to 1,383 units in Q3 2019, comprised of:
- 801 units of the regular-length Yukon, a decrease of 15 percent compared to 943 units sold in Q3 2018, and
- 582 units of the extended-length Yukon XL, an decrease of 30 percent compared to 827 units sold in Q3 2018
In the first nine months of 2019, cumulative Yukon sales totaled 4,011 units in Canada, a decrease of about 13 percent compared to 4,608 Yukons delivered during the first nine months of 2018.
Sales Numbers - GMC Yukon - Q3 2019 - Canada
| MODEL | Q3 19 / Q3 18 | Q3 19 | Q3 18 | YTD 19 / YTD 18 | YTD 19 | YTD 18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YUKON | -15.06% | 801 | 943 | -16.88% | 2,167 | 2,607 |
| YUKON XL | -29.63% | 582 | 827 | -7.85% | 1,844 | 2,001 |
| TOTAL | -21.86% | 1,383 | 1,770 | -12.96% | 4,011 | 4,608 |
GMC Yukon Sales - Q3 2019 - Mexico
In Mexico, GMC Yukon deliveries totaled 126 units in Q3 2019, an increase of about 8 percent compared to 117 units sold in Q3 2018.In the first nine months of the year, Yukon sales decreased about 24 percent to 327 units.
| MODEL | Q3 2019 / Q3 2018 | Q3 2019 | Q3 2018 | YTD 2019 / YTD 2018 | YTD 2019 | YTD 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YUKON | +7.69% | 126 | 117 | -23.95% | 327 | 430 |
Competitive Sales Comparison
Despite the decline, GMC Yukon sales continued to enjoy a solid position in their segment in the third quarter of 2019 in the U.S., with 18,737 units sold of both the regular-length Yukon and extended-length Yukon XL. That was behind its corporate cousin, the Chevrolet Tahoe, which saw 26,308 deliveries. Hence, the Yukon took second place in its segment (see running GMC Yukon sales), (just barely) outselling the Ford Expedition in third place (see running Ford Expedition sales), as well as the Yukon’s other corporate cousin – the Chevrolet Suburban in fourth, Nissan Armada in fifth, and Toyota Sequoia in sixth.
Sales Numbers - Mainstream Full-Size SUVs - Q3 2019 - United States
| MODEL | Q3 19 / Q3 18 | Q3 19 | Q3 18 | Q3 19 SHARE | Q3 18 SHARE | YTD 19 / YTD 18 | YTD 19 | YTD 18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET TAHOE | -9.13% | 26,308 | 28,951 | 31% | 33% | +0.79% | 80,103 | 79,474 |
| GMC YUKON | -10.33% | 18,737 | 20,896 | 22% | 24% | -3.09% | 53,707 | 55,418 |
| FORD EXPEDITION | +47.66% | 18,586 | 12,587 | 22% | 14% | +53.39% | 62,155 | 40,521 |
| CHEVROLET SUBURBAN | -20.43% | 12,391 | 15,572 | 15% | 18% | -8.25% | 41,686 | 45,433 |
| NISSAN ARMADA | -18.28% | 5,896 | 7,215 | 7% | 8% | -4.10% | 24,609 | 25,660 |
| TOYOTA SEQUOIA | +13.33% | 3,019 | 2,664 | 4% | 3% | -6.44% | 7,583 | 8,105 |
| TOTAL | -3.35% | 84,937 | 87,885 | +5.98% | 269,843 | 254,611 |
GMC Yukon sales accounted for 22-percent segment share, the second-highest in the segment. Taking into account the Tahoe, Suburban and Yukon, GM enjoyed a 68-percent segment share during the quarter.
The full-size mainstream SUV segment contracted slightly over 3 percent to 84,937 units in Q3 2019.
The GM Authority Take
The fact that the GMC Yukon sold as well as it did during the third quarter while being one of the oldest vehicles in the segment speaks highly to the strength of the nameplate and the high competitiveness of the current product.
Looking ahead, the Yukon, along with the Tahoe and Suburban, are about to receive completely overhauls in terms of engineering and design for the 2021 model year. The highly-anticipated, all-new 2021 Yukon is expected to further solidify GM’s position in the highly-lucrative full-size SUV space. In fact, GM’s full-size SUVs like the Yukon, Tahoe/Suburban and Escalade, are believed to be the biggest drivers of revenue and profit for the automaker.
However, competition is heating up. On the one hand, Ford’s new Expedition is doing very well in the segment, posting a very healthy 53-percent growth in the first nine months of 2019 over the same time frame in 2018. On the other, new entrants are coming for the space, including the upcoming Jeep Wagoneer.
About The Numbers
- All percent change figures compared to GMC Yukon Q3 2018 sales, except as noted
- In the United States, there were 76 selling days in Q3 2019 and 76 selling days in Q3 2018
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Give buyers a reason to buy yukons!!!! Lower price,better incentives. Times are hard “still” for some. Beautiful vehicles overpriced. Still sitting on Tahoe chasis.