The 2025 GMC Yukon will debut a mid-cycle refresh for the full-size SUV complete with a long list of changes and updates, including an overhauled cabin decked out with new infotainment gear. Back in October, GM Authority reported that the refreshed Yukon may get the same infotainment layout as the new GMC Sierra EV and 2024 GMC Acadia. Now, we have new spy photos in hand that confirm exactly that.
Although the 2025 GMC Yukon prototype featured in these new photos is still draped in heavy black camouflage, some of the camo is pulled back to reveal the central infotainment screen, as well as the driver information screen behind the steering wheel.
Looking at the layout, we can see a horizontally oriented screen behind the steering wheel and a vertically oriented, portrait-style infotainment screen on the center stack. Air vents are placed on either side of the central screen, while below the central screen, we see a series of switches to control the HVAC system. This layout mirrors that of the GMC Sierra EV and 2024 GMC Acadia, per a GM Authority exclusive published last year.
2025 GMC Yukon prototype
2024 GMC Acadia Denali
For reference, the 2024 GMC Acadia is equipped with a 15-inch screen for the central portrait-style infotainment readout, and an 11-inch screen for the horizontal driver information screen behind the steering wheel. By contrast, the current, pre-refresh GMC Yukon is equipped with a 10.2-inch screen mounted on the dash, paired with a 12-inch driver information screen. It’s also worth noting that all 2025 GMC Yukons will feature an identical screen layout regardless of trim level, as compared to the current pre-refresh GMC Yukon, which features a different screen layout between Denali and non-Denali trims.
Critically, all GMC utility models are getting the same infotainment screen, including the 2025 GMC Yukon, the GMC Sierra EV, the 2024 GMC Acadia, and the 2025 GMC Terrain, as exclusively reported by GM Authority.
These new spy photos also reveal a Digital Precision Shifter (DPS) mounted on the steering column which replaces the push-pull buttons used previously. The steering wheel is new as well, as are the steering wheel buttons.
In addition to the new screens, the 2025 GMC Yukon will also feature the latest infotainment goodies, plus 5G network connectivity. The exterior design will be refreshed to bring it up to date with the latest GMC styling trends, including new C-shaped lights, new taillights, and a new roof-mounted comms fin to support the 5G connection.
Under the hood, look for the naturally aspirated 5.3L V8 L84 gasoline engine and naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 L87 gasoline engine to carry over, while the 3.0L I6 LZ0 turbodiesel Duramax engine will replace the 3.0L I6 LM2 turbodiesel Duramax offered currently. The GM T1 platform will once again provide the underpinnings, with production taking place at the GM Arlington plant in Texas.
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I love the Yukon!!!!! Can’t wait for this to hit the streets with updates.
This is looking to be a very nice interior upgrade.
The Tahoe/Suburban pictures are a great step in the right direction on that trim line.
The biggest upgrade is the shifter on the column, where it belongs.
I don’t think I’ve ever owned a vehicle with the shifter on the column, but most my vehicles in the past were manuals. If I had one now I’d probably shift into the wrong gear trying to change the windshield wipers.
I think the shifter is fine just where it’s at !! I’ve had NO ISSUES with it on my 23 Yukon SLT , NONE !
Same old engine? Really
Old how? Don’t fix what ain’t broke.
The 5.3 and the 6.2 are BROKEN.
For 10+ years now these engines have had a major problem with the lifters and GM has done nothing to correct it. My 21 Denali 1500 experienced this lifter failure in the middle of nowhere SC, stranding me. It’s such a common problem that the little dealer in rural SC, that repaired it for me keeps all the parts needed in stock because he does a few a month. A friend who was a Chevrolet tech who retired a few years ago told me he did at least 50 lifter jobs before retiring. A lemon law attorney I spoke to told me they get calls daily about the GM lifter issues. He said GM has no plans to correct the problem because they would be admitting there is a problem, and could then be liable to replace the lifters in millions of V8’s. It’s a lot cheaper to fix the ones that go bad while still under warranty, and tell customers tough once the warranty’s expired.
Now there are stories floating around that for 2024 GM changed the supplier of main bearings for the 6.2 (and maybe the 5.3?) and they’re seeing bearing failures within 1000-2000 miles of delivery.
I like the GM V8, since 2000 I’ve bought 7 new GM pick ups powered by them, but there’s currently a design problem with the lifters they use and if they don’t want to fix it then it’s time to replace them with the next generation GM V8.
It is NOT a common problem. Yes there are issues, but nowhere as severe as the internet makes them to be. Can you show me proof of what he said.
A huge number of trucks are sold per year >800k. You think every one is a time bomb? No.
The stories unless proven are false.
WE have swapped posts on this issue and now I don’t know if I hae DFM or not on my 2022 Sierra 1500 Limited 5.3 with 10 speed tranny. Is their a way to determine. The Dealer that ordered in October od 2021 and got built in January of 2022 but did not ship to him till 1st week of may 2022. I bought on May 10.2022 because it was only new truck he had on his lot but still missing some features but was completely drivable. They ordered to heated stearing wheel and Heated and cooled seats and parking assist feature when parts became available. All features are on the vehicle within 6 months of purchase and working properly . They even gave me some inconvience discounys but I still had to pay sticker price minus the inconvience discounts. This was a national parts shortage time and very few new truckks were available or being shiped to dealers. I am glad I purchased it and am completely happy. Just wish I knew whether it was an AFM engine or a DFM engine. Because it seems so smooth shifting and so quiet I am Believing it to be DFM. The 2014 I had with the 6 speed was never this smooth and hunted for gears and RPM was up and down even going level on Interstate Hwy at 70 MPH. This post has nothing to do with the new touch screen on the 2025 Yukon Denalie but one I need to understand as all these youtube video experts say i need to get ride of or disable the AFM or DFM to save the lifter issues destroying GM engines before warrenty expires. I have oil and filterr changed every 3k miles with Mobile One 0w20 extended life oil and filter. Supposed to be the key to avoiding lifter failures. just like to sleep better at night knowing I’ve done all I can do to keep this wonderful Truck that cost me more than my second house. Only drive about 3k miles a year but plan to drive more once I get a lockable hard cover over the bed. Nicest truck I ever owned and want it to last till we run out of OIL and all have to buy EV’s . Dread that day. Don’t see it happening any time soon. Thanks for all your help ansering past questions.
DO NOT look to Youtube videos or at forums as sources of reliability. The INTERNET is NOT a trustworthy source. Keep up with the maintenance, an as I said it will last.
Yes it is a common problem. The failure rate on these is around 4-6% on under warranty vehicles and even higher once the cars get into the 75-100K milage rate. The system is defective, and the repair is very expensive. I would not touch a vehicle with these engines.
SHUT UP. It is NOT a common problem. By your metric, I will not touch a Tundra 5.7 because of its expensive cam tower leaks and other issues, or a new V35A because of main bearing problems and a 30k repair bill. The AFM/DFM system is NOT defective- it requires proper and consistent oil changes, and abuse and neglect are the ones that trash these engines.
You think you know more than the engineers who designed these vehicles, who know how the system works?
Do yourself a favor- stop looking at forums, websites (such as consumer reports or others), or Youtube Videos for the reliability of these engines. There have been 3-4 year old trucks/SUVS w/AFM that have successfully hit the 200K mile mark or more.
Had to replace a 5.3 on my Yukon. Cost me $11k for new engine out of warranty. Lifter failure is due to the cylinder deactivation feature. The direct injection carbon buildup does not help either. Using a OBD port cylinder deactivation override on the 6.2 to avoid the same fate.
GM has a leadership problem. Good leaders of Fortune 500 companies shouldn’t allow low cost, low quality suppliers harm their reputation. That’s very shortsighted.
I will tell you this, having worked in the warranty department at corporate on the finance side or a large automotive company, these failure rates are less than 3% and probably less than 1%. It isn’t a major problem, if it was it would be a recall as it would be costing them money and sales from lost perception.
They had a batch for nearly a year (I think it was around 10 months) or bad valve springs if I recall that caused a bunch of 6.2’s to have early failures. Outside of that the 5.3 has rare failure occurrences and it is just the uninformed or trolls who want to make this sound like it is some 50% failure rate. Why do you think the class actions have all failed? It if was even 25% those types of judgements would have passed.
People are just regurgitation hearsay information from a small group who try and be vocal with unrealistic expectations. These are extremely complicated vehicles built by machines and people with thousands of parts and there will be rare failures.
So please stop spreading false information to try and align with your narrative…
Helpful stats , Gm stills needs to put the failure rate rumors to bed by eliminating AFM AND DFM. Both serve a purpose but still give occasional problems and a new design on the 5.3 and 6.2 v8 are needed. The 5.7 was bullet prof. Newer 5.3 in my 02′ Silverado was great just not fuel efficient. I hear your numbers on failures. Do you have documents proff of the less that 1 % failure. I have a 2022 Siera SLT LIMITED withb5.3 and 10 speed. Happy so far but wonder if it will make thev5 year 60k warranty.
It WILL make it far past the warranty if you take care of it properly. There is a reason why these trucks have a high resale value. I suspect your truck does noy have DFM right?
And eliminating AFM/DFM is NOT easy- there will be big fines and penalties if that happens, so GM will not do it. As for the failure numbers, only GM knows the actual rates.
Don’t know about DFM. I WAS TOLD IT DID HAVE AFM AND DFM..IS THAT POSSIBLE ? HAD AFM.IN A 2014 and hated it just jumping and hunting for gears but it was a 6 speed. My 22 Sierra 1500 Limited 5.3 has 10 speed and no problems so far.
Either it will have AFM or DFM, not both. Some do not have the chip for it at all. The 6 speed was a notoriously weak transmission. The 10 speed is much more superior.
Still confused. I change oil nnd filter every 3k . Been doing that for 60 years. Never had a total engine failure. I read and I know 0w20 oil gets really thin when hot and this engine temp runs 205 to 215 degrees. Probably hotter with air on. Some report problems after several thousand miles some later but there should not be a failure with a well designed engine for 100k or more. Really am in awe of the technology but the simple lifter failue rates scare current owners and potential buyers.
As I said, stop listening to Mike P and the others who say it will fail. As long as you take care of it, IT WILL RUN and RUN. Do yourself a favor- leave GM authority and any forum completely. Just focus on yourself and taking care of your vehicle.
The reports after several thousand miles are either due to the bad valve springs/lifters in 2021 models (which still did not affect the overall failure rate by much), or owner abuse (which usually is not admitted). DO NOT worry about these lifter issues.
I have a question for you? I want to know if the bearing failures on the 6.2s is limited to the 2022 and 2023 model years or is it still being sorted out?
The catastrophic failure rate of these engines is around 4% on 3-4 year old vehicles according to Consumer Reports. That is a huge failure rate, most modern engines should be well below 1% over the 10-15 year life of the vehicle.
There is a reason that an automaker who has said they will stop making ICE vehicles by 2035, is investing $1 billion to develop a new small block engine family.
NO it is not catastrophic. Stop acting like it is. GM has been building thousands of these engines FOR YEARS and NOT ALL fail. These engines usually fail because of owner abuse or long oil change intervals, or freak occurrences (WHICH ARE VERY RARE).
The 6th gen small block engines have NOTHING to do with it. They are introduced only because they want to stay ahead of the competition.
And for your information, CR and other websites have been biased towards Toyota (especially the Tundra) for years now. I will personally never trust them or you either about the failure rates of the AFM/DFM
A lifter failure in these engines is catastrophic because with the lifter fails it destroys the pushrod and the camshaft leading to a very expensive repair. These are not failing because of abuse, and many owners are reporting failures despite following GM recommended maintenance intervals. Nobody is saying all the engines fail, but it is an unacceptably high number that do.
This AFM/DFM system has been troubled from the beginning. If this system was viable, GM would just have refreshed the engine rather than spending a billion dollars to develop a completely new engine that will debut 6-7 years before they go all electric.
Yes, yes, yes. I see and hear this all the time. It is a big deal and has been forwarded longtime. My 2014 Silverado was a bucking horse some days and I hated the afm. Last decent ride I had was a 2002 Silvrrado double cab no afm and 140, 000 miles till got totaled in a stop sign violation other drivers fault. No matter. Truck was great. Just liked filling up a lot
Still got 18 average mpg on trips.
Very dependable ride. My 96′ YUKON same way with 5.7 engine. Today’s ICE 6.3 ENGINES will.be lucky to last thru warranty .
Or maybe it is just bad maintenance habits? STOP READING and WATCHING the Internet as I SAID!!!.
It is catastrophic if you do not MAINTAIN it properly. What do you think is an unacceptably high number? 400,000? No way GM would allow this to happen.
Only GM engineers know the true failure rates.
If that were the case, then nobody in the Middle East (including the Locals in GCC countries), would be buying them.
I am tired of explaining this again, but the issues have NOTHING to do with the 6th gen V8 platform.
Since you seem to be an expert in this, what is the appropriate maintenance for these engines? There are plenty of people who have maintained the engine per GM recommendations/OLM using Dexos 1 oil who have experienced lifter failures.
Either they overextended their oil change interval, or abused the truck. THERE is NO OTHER WAY, other than the issues with the bad batch in 2021/2022 or the very early AFM models.
I am sure. Neglect also kills AFM. Dirty oil and abuse kills DoD.
It’s a luxury grocery getter. What more power does it need? That would really only serve to further drive up the cost.
This is just a mid cycle refresh Yukon, the engine won’t change again until the all new 2027 Model debuts.
Same powertrain why?
What powertrain do you want?
Updated 2-Mode with AWD and electric motors capable of 250 HP and 340 ft LB tq. mated to a 5.5L V8 with twin-turbo.
GM doesn’t make a 5.5L. They made a 2 mode before mid 2000’s and the market said they didn’t want it. Now what?
Yes, yes, yes. I see and hear this all the time. It is a big deal and has been forwarded longtime. My 2014 Silverado was a bucking horse some days and I hated the afm. Last decent ride I had was a 2002 Silvrrado double cab no afm and 140, 000 miles till got totaled in a stop sign violation other drivers fault. No matter. Truck was great. Just liked filling up a lot
Still got 18 average mpg on trips.
Very dependable ride. My 96′ YUKON same way with 5.7 engine. Today’s ICE 6.2 and 5.3 ENGINES will.be lucky to last thru warranty .
Gen 6 V8 obviously! This is one of the longest running Chevy V8’s without a power boost. Even the original SBC and SBC2 had updates over ther course of their run. I’m actually miffed they’re adding a bigger screen, but not rolling out an engine they already have developed.
It doesn’t help these engines have taken a huge efficiency hit with the most recent CAFE regs, and that we know right around the corner there is a new engine awaiting rolllout, but they won’t roll it out because their in no hurry when sales are good.
There are new V8s in development; it’s probably the next update. However, I think they need a hybrid solution faster.
GM needs to update the second and third rows. The third row is good only for kids with car seats, and the second row 8-seat version needs a better middle seat with the pass-through option like Ford. It also needs to update the Denali to offer an executive sitting option.
In addition, the second and third rows need center headrests.
Oh not a fan, looks like there goes all the physical buttons for HVAC. Just look at that beautifully smudgy screen.
The horizontally-oriented row of physical buttons at the bottom of the screen handles HVAC
I think it’s very smart of GM to offer the vertical orientation in GMC and horizontal with more dials in the Chevy. Appeals to different buyers and keeps them under the umbrella.
Honestly, this is one of the cleanest GM interiors I’ve ever seen – might lose some geriatric knob lover sales, even with the bottom row of buttons – this is way more modern than the upcoming Tahoe and even better than the Escalade. Great to see GMC differentiate.
Wow, so Alex is still alive.
Hi.
When these screens start going out, people are going to be very upset. I have a feeling the replacement cost is going to supersized.
Not to mention the issues you have until you get it fixed. Some sort of a tablet mount and an app would be better, perhaps with them providing an optional tablet for those who don’t already own one.
If it goes black like the Tundra screens… Good luck.
Getting back to the maintenence intervals on the 22 Sierra 4×4 limited. I believe it may only be dfm and I change oil and oil filter with Mobil1 extended life 0w20 every 3k miles . The oil is still dirty after 3 k or 6 months. Can’t imagine 7500 mile intervals recomented by gm. The 5.4 and 6.2 are nearly identical except for cubic inch differences and recomented high grade fuel for the 6.2. Im.happy with the power of 5.3 and regular BP fuel is Lall I run till about 1/4 full. I only have 8700 miles on it and it sleeps in a garage. Air filter and cabin air filter already changed at 8k and 20 months. GM dealer says I am over maintaining the vehicle but I want it to last my life time. I cannot afford another new truck on my fixed income . Tires we re rotateded @5800 miles. Any suggestions would be appreciated and I believe you purchases 10 may 2022 have only 8400 miles now. No problems . Read the Mobil 1 extended life oil was superior to dexos but doubt much difference. Mobil 1 gets dirty quickly. Higher detergents ?? The 0w20 is like water so oil pressure is barley 20 lbs when hot iddeling in neutral. Would go to 5k on oil changes but never 7500
Whatever it is, I would recommend you use the Manufacturer approved oil.
I used to be a 3K oil change guy UNTIL I switched to synthetic !! Valvoline , then went to 10K with oil filter change at 5K , NO ISSUES ,also changed that oil & filter myself !! Now I have a 23 Yukon SLT and I let the dealer do that work using there oil and filter whenever the oil change required light comes on or the % life gets below 5% !! Still under warranty so why not !! Save yourself time and money , it’ll all be ok even at 10K or whatever !!
As you wish sir. I would recommend NOT waiting until the oil change light comes on though. Impressive that you were able to go 10k though. By the way, what was your last vehicle you had and which engine if you don’t mind me asking (also for your Yukon SLT, it has the 6.2L, right?).
In the end, it is your choice.
I’m not a fan of rectangular tablets attached to a dash like some sort of thing a teenager would do, but at least this one is low enough that it doesn’t stick up and look make-shift. But WTF has changed about cars that manufacturers think we need this?
When will the orders open? When will it debut so we can see what it looks like without camo?
Info out right now suggests order banks opening this summer with production in fall/winter 24 and deliveries in Q1 2025. Always subject to change though
Just my opinion, but why would an automaker create a screen so huge it takes your eyes off the road?
While I’m sure it appears to some, I’m so glad I just got my 2024 Yukon Denali before the huge screen was added, and column shifter returned.
Um, it has the same info as your smaller screen just larger, and when it is larger it is easy to see and faster to find, so it helps not hurt in that instance.
With that, I think this is past the screen limit for me, The current sizes are good, this is a little too much, almost Tesla like which I am not a fan of. Hopefully Chevy keeps a smaller set up, at least in the trucks, 10-12 inches is money in my opinion.
Always keep the shifter off the console, that should be a no brainer in every vehicle that doesn’t have a manual transmission.
It’s all a matter of personal taste, and what works best for you.
Personally, I like the dashboard buttons rather than the column shifter or console shifter.
Gross. I hope this never makes it to the HD trucks. Even if Ram made a decent truck I’d never buy one specifically because of that vertically oriented monstrosity.
If they could fix the line of sight issues with the current Sierra refresh (Column shifter blocking screen) without nuking the column shifter it’d be perfect. It retains tactile controls while giving plenty of screen real estate. Currently I’m not in much of a rush to replace my 22 Denali HD except to upgrade to a dually if we decide to upsize our fifth wheel.
Not a fan of portrait mode layout, just like the Ford expedition and explorer. It just looks too cliché
Ok, Ok…..it’s 82 degrees out.
Got it. (Geez…)
I’m not a fan of hugh displays as they are distracting to the driver . The older 8″ display and switches and buttons did do well with very few problems. I also like the colume shift as it leaves lots of console room and no clutter. If this screen goes out for any reason the customer is in for a long wait for parts and expensive repair after 3 year warrenty expires. GM should extend the bumper to Bumper warrenty up to 5 years and 50K drive train to 100k like previous years. Had a 2014 with 100k drive train warrenty. they know they have a problem and refuse to resolve, Just fix the ones that fail. Had a 1996 Yukon SLT with the 5.7 engine that was nearing 200,000 miles with no problems till it was totaled in a stop sign violation. they just don’t make any thing to last very long these days. Buy a new one when the warrenty expires is the only way now. Great for Business !!!
The newer ones do last long- it all depends on maintenance.
As my comment above indicates, I don’t like these large screens, thinking they’re unnecessary. Even for GPS. My first GPS was a Garmin i3. Google it to see how big of a screen it had! And back then you had to enter addresses manually, not by voice. This is a totally unnecessary “stupid consumer” type feature.
To be fair, the only aged powetrains on these are the LT V8’s. The Diesel is new and updated. I wonder if they will get the 2.7 Turbo like the Trucks.
These screens aren’t free boys. Expect another $1200 on the MSRP.
The 2025 Tahoe/Suburban infotainment system looks MUCH better. This looks like a toy. I can’t believe they are putting this in the Denali trims.
hopefully they dont just stick it on there and leave an empty space behind it for dirt and everything else to accumulate… i despise the ipad dash. current denali has it all nicely integrated.
few months till moment of truth i suppose
They need to have the 6th generation small block V8s in them. 10 years of the same HP/TQ numbers from the 5.3/6.2L is ridiculous and shameful!
For comparison the Coyote V8 has changed at least three times and has not been exactly without issues, as with any other manufacturer.
Just from the looks of the body style it looks about the same for the most part, the interior seems to have quite he refresh.
Now I am getting curious if I can retro fit a column shifter and get rid of the console shifter on my ’23 sierra 1500.
So what is GMC going to charge more for in the Denali trim?