The 2019 GMC Yukon receives a few minor changes and updates for the 2019 model year, which is expected to be the last model year of the current, fourth-generation Yukon/Yukon XL as the next Yukon is expected for the 2020-2021 model years.
Changes, Updates, New Features
- Exterior:
- Deletion of two exterior colors
- Addition of three exterior colors
- Packages:
- Addition of Yukon Graphite Edition available only on the SLT (4SA) models
- Addition of Yukon Graphite Performance Edition available only on SLT (4SA) models
See complete 2019 GMC Yukon changes, updates and new features.
Body Styles
The 2019 GMC Yukon continues to be offered in two body styles:
- A full-size four-door SUV (Yukon), and
- An extended-length full-size four-door SUV (Yukon XL)
Powertrain
The 2019 GMC Yukon is available with the following powertrain options:
Year | Manufacturer | Brand | Model | Model No. | Engine | Fuel Type | Transmission | Drive | Power hp / kW @ RPM | Torque lb-ft / Nm @ RPM | Rear Axle | GVWR lbs / kg | |
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2019 | GM | GMC | Yukon | TC15706 | 5.3L V8 L83 EcoTec3 | Gasoline | 6-speed automatic MYC | 2WD (RWD) | 355 / 265 @ 5600 | 383 / 518 Nm @ 4100 | 3.08 (standard), 3.42 (available) | 7100 / 3221 | |
2019 | GM | GMC | Yukon XL | TC15706 | 6.2L V8 L86 EcoTec3 | Gasoline | 10-speed automatic MF6 | 2WD (RWD) | 420 / 313 kW @ 5600 | 460 / 624 Nm @ 4100 | 3.23 | 7100 / 3221 | |
2019 | GM | GMC | Yukon | TK15706 | 5.3L V8 L83 EcoTec3 | Gasoline | 6-speed automatic MYC | 4WD | 355 / 265 @ 5600 | 383 / 518 Nm @ 4100 | 3.08 (standard), 3.42 (available) | 7300 / 3311 | |
2019 | GM | GMC | Yukon XL | TK15706 | 6.2L V8 L86 EcoTec3 | Gasoline | 10-speed automatic MF6 | 4WD | 420 / 313 kW @ 5600 | 460 / 624 Nm @ 4100 | 3.23 | 7300 / 3311 |
Platform
Like all fourth-generation units of the GMC Yukon, the 2019 Yukon continues to ride on GM’s GMT K2 platform shared with the Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, as well as the Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV. The same basic architecture is also used by the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra.
Production
The 2019 GMC Yukon and Yukon XL are assembled by GM USA at the GM Arlington plant in Arlington, Texas, USA.
Models
The 2019 Yukon is offered in the following models:
2019 Yukon models:
- 2WD (TC15706)
- 4WD (TK15706)
2019 Yukon XL models:
- 2WD (TC15906)
- 4WD (TK15906)
Trim Levels
The 2019 GMC Yukon is offered in the following trim levels:
- SLE (3SA)
- SLT Standard Edition (4S1)
- SLT (4SA)
- Denali (5SA)
Availability
We expect the 2019 Yukon to follow the regular GM model year rollover sequence, and launch in the third quarter of the 2018 calendar year.
Beyond 2019
We expect that the 2019 model year will be the last year of production for the fourth-gen GMC Yukon, and that an all-new, next GMC Yukon will launch in the 2020-2021 model years.
Discussion
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News
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