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The 6.2L V8 Engine Is Not Offered On This 2025 GMC Yukon Trim Level

General Motors unveiled the refreshed 2025 GMC Yukon last August, debuting a host of updates for the popular full-size SUV and completing GM’s refreshed full-size utility model lineup. The new 2025 Yukon introduces a revamped exterior design, an updated interior, and new tech features, as well as two new trims – the Elevation and the AT4 Ultimate. However, only one of these two new trims is available with the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 L87 gasoline engine.

The front end of the 2025 GMC Yukon Elevation.

As it turns out, the 2025 GMC Yukon Elevation is the only trim level in the 2025 GMC Yukon lineup that doesn’t offer the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 L87 gasoline engine. Instead, the new Elevation is only available to spec with the naturally aspirated 5.3L V8 L84 gasoline engine or the new-for-2025 3.0L I6 LZ0 turbodiesel Duramax.

For those readers who may be unaware, the 2025 GMC Yukon Elevation is the new entry-level trim of the lineup, replacing the SLE and SLT trims offered previously. For those customers who prefer the 6.2L V8 L87 engine, the top-spec V8 is standard in the AT4 Ultimate, Denali, and Denali Ultimate trims, and is available as a $2,495 option on the AT4 trim.

As for output, the 5.3L V8 L84 is rated at 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque, the 6.2L V8 L87 is rated at 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque of torque, and the 3.0L I6 LZ0 Duramax is rated at 305 horsepower and 495 pound-feet of torque. All three engines pair with GM’s 10-speed automatic transmission.

The AT4 Ultimate is another addition for the 2025 model year, debuting as a premium off-road-oriented trim with a range of different features, such as a front skid plate, 20-inch wheels wrapped in all-terrain tires, Air Ride Adaptive Suspension with a two-inch lift, Obsidian Rush three-row full-grain leather seating, Ash Burl wood accents, and a distinct leather seat pattern.

As a reminder, the 2025 GMC Yukon rides on GM’s T1 platform, with production once again taking place at the GM Arlington facility in Texas.

Jonathan is an automotive journalist based out of Southern California. He loves anything and everything on four wheels.

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  1. Considering that GM is being sued by multiple entities over the 6.2, is that a bad thing?

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    1. They are sued by owners who have had problems. That is why there is a lawsuit.
      NHTSA has an investigation as well.
      Maybe you should consider Toyota who is also being sued for their MY24s exploding as well.

      The 5.3 has not had similar issues. Aside from lemons throwing up lifters.

      For the record, I EXPECT THIS DEBACLE TO GO BY 2027. The next gen engine is right around the corner…and…

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    2. Yes, for normal people looking at things objectively, this is a bad thing. Just like Toyota’s massive engine fumble is a bad thing for those impacted, which is everyone who bought one.

      Fret not for Ramaswamy and TMI say that issue is non-existent.

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      1. I am not saying it is non existent….

        Anywhere between 3 to 5 percent are affected. So, that means it is 7k to 20k units.
        IF you have bigger numbers, PROVE IT TO ME, instead of simply downvoting.

        Lastly, would you prefer a 25k-32k Toyota engine cost out of warranty?

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        1. By proving, I mean REAL HARD calculations using exact figures.

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        2. I’m GM die hard fan but 20k blown engines is crazy and it’s not cool for a company that been around over a 100 years. Ppl lives depend on a reliable car/truck

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          1. 20k blown engines is a lot. I agree.
            The question is, do you know the exact nos? Or does your “mechanic” know?

            Point is, the V35A and the 6.2 are both trouble prone at this point. I will NOT TRUST EITHER.

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  2. Yes

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  3. Gents,

    The article concerns the 6.2L not being available in the Elevation trim. Surely there’s a place where experts can argue whether the 6.2L is a good engine, a travesty, better/worse than Toyota’s engine experience.

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  4. There is a simple fix for the LT lifter issue. I ran Amsoil Signature 0-20 and got 176k hard miles before the lifters started ticking. My new truck with the 6.2 I added the Range DOD module and Amsoil 0-30. When they took my previous motor apart, you could tell the 0-20 doesn’t have enough film strength for a hard driven motor by the cam wear. Only have 7k so far, we will see if I’m on the right track.

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    1. Does thicker oil help? Frequent oil changes are key…

      I think the EPA and cafe are trying to make motors more and more unreliable….

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