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2026 GMC Yukon XL
Denali
Downpour Metallic•Teak/Light Shale, Perforated Leather Seating Surfaces
$95,564
MSRP $102,165Jay Hatfield GMC Chanute
Chanute, KS
2016 GMC Yukon XL
3 trims · 6 configurations · SUV
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
★★★★☆
4 / 5 overall
Frontal (driver)★★★★☆
Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆
Side (driver)★★★★★
Side (passenger)★★★★★
Rollover★★★☆☆
Source: NHTSA · 3 recalls on record
GMC Yukon XL for sale
3 live listings from $64,471 · median $65,470
Pricing
How much should you pay for the GMC Yukon XL? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates, then shop live inventory.
MSRP by trim
Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.
Purchase information
Based on SLE
Total price (SLE MSRP)
$51,015
Typical monthly
$1,010/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-10-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
Open loan calculatorCompare 2016 GMC Yukon XL trims
- MSRP
- $51,015
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 16/23
- Horsepower
- 355 hp
- Torque
- 383 lb-ft
- Engine
- 5.3L V8 flex-fuel (FFV)
- Seating
- 8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 121.7
- Max towing
- 8,300 lbs
- MSRP
- $54,015
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 15/22
- Horsepower
- 355 hp
- Torque
- 383 lb-ft
- Engine
- 5.3L V8 flex-fuel (FFV)
- Seating
- 8
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 121.7
- Max towing
- 8,000 lbs
- MSRP
- $59,700
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 16/23
- Horsepower
- 355 hp
- Torque
- 383 lb-ft
- Engine
- 5.3L V8 flex-fuel (FFV)
- Seating
- 8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 121.7
- Max towing
- 8,300 lbs
- MSRP
- $62,700
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 15/22
- Horsepower
- 355 hp
- Torque
- 383 lb-ft
- Engine
- 5.3L V8 flex-fuel (FFV)
- Seating
- 8
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 121.7
- Max towing
- 8,000 lbs
- MSRP
- $68,025
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 15/22
- Horsepower
- 420 hp
- Torque
- 460 lb-ft
- Engine
- 6.2L V8 gas
- Seating
- 7
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 121.7
- Max towing
- 8,100 lbs
- MSRP
- $71,025
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 14/20
- Horsepower
- 420 hp
- Torque
- 460 lb-ft
- Engine
- 6.2L V8 gas
- Seating
- 7
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 121.7
- Max towing
- 7,900 lbs
| Spec | SLE RWD | SLE 4WD | SLT RWD | SLT 4WD | Denali RWD | Denali 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $51,015 | $54,015 | $59,700 | $62,700 | $68,025 | $71,025 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 16/23 | 15/22 | 16/23 | 15/22 | 15/22 | 14/20 |
| Horsepower | 355 hp | 355 hp | 355 hp | 355 hp | 420 hp | 420 hp |
| Torque | 383 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft |
| Engine | 5.3L V8 flex-fuel (FFV) | 5.3L V8 flex-fuel (FFV) | 5.3L V8 flex-fuel (FFV) | 5.3L V8 flex-fuel (FFV) | 6.2L V8 gas | 6.2L V8 gas |
| Seating | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | 4WD | RWD | 4WD | RWD | 4WD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 121.7 | 121.7 | 121.7 | 121.7 | 121.7 | 121.7 |
| Max towing | 8,300 lbs | 8,000 lbs | 8,300 lbs | 8,000 lbs | 8,100 lbs | 7,900 lbs |
Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- SLE RWDflex-fuel (FFV)SLE 4WDflex-fuel (FFV)SLT RWDflex-fuel (FFV)SLT 4WDflex-fuel (FFV)Denali RWDgasDenali 4WDgas
- Fuel type
- SLE RWDflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)SLE 4WDflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)SLT RWDflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)SLT 4WDflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)Denali RWDpremium unleaded (recommended)Denali 4WDpremium unleaded (recommended)
- Cylinders
- SLE RWDV8SLE 4WDV8SLT RWDV8SLT 4WDV8Denali RWDV8Denali 4WDV8
- Displacement
- SLE RWD5.3 LSLE 4WD5.3 LSLT RWD5.3 LSLT 4WD5.3 LDenali RWD6.2 LDenali 4WD6.2 L
- Horsepower
- SLE RWD355 hpSLE 4WD355 hpSLT RWD355 hpSLT 4WD355 hpDenali RWD420 hpDenali 4WD420 hp
- Torque
- SLE RWD383 lb-ftSLE 4WD383 lb-ftSLT RWD383 lb-ftSLT 4WD383 lb-ftDenali RWD460 lb-ftDenali 4WD460 lb-ft
- Transmission
- SLE RWD6-speed shiftable automaticSLE 4WD6-speed shiftable automaticSLT RWD6-speed shiftable automaticSLT 4WD6-speed shiftable automaticDenali RWD8-speed shiftable automaticDenali 4WD8-speed shiftable automatic
- Drivetrain
- SLE RWDrear wheel driveSLE 4WDfour wheel driveSLT RWDrear wheel driveSLT 4WDfour wheel driveDenali RWDrear wheel driveDenali 4WDfour wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- SLE RWDSUVSLE 4WDSUVSLT RWDSUVSLT 4WDSUVDenali RWDSUVDenali 4WDSUV
- Doors
- SLE RWD5SLE 4WD5SLT RWD5SLT 4WD5Denali RWD5Denali 4WD5
- Seating
- SLE RWD8SLE 4WD8SLT RWD8SLT 4WD8Denali RWD7Denali 4WD7
- Length
- SLE RWD224.4 inSLE 4WD224.4 inSLT RWD224.4 inSLT 4WD224.4 inDenali RWD224.4 inDenali 4WD224.4 in
- Width
- SLE RWD80.5 inSLE 4WD80.5 inSLT RWD80.5 inSLT 4WD80.5 inDenali RWD80.5 inDenali 4WD80.5 in
- Height
- SLE RWD74.4 inSLE 4WD74.4 inSLT RWD74.4 inSLT 4WD74.4 inDenali RWD74.4 inDenali 4WD74.4 in
- Wheelbase
- SLE RWD130 inSLE 4WD130 inSLT RWD130 inSLT 4WD130 inDenali RWD130 inDenali 4WD130 in
- Ground clearance
- SLE RWD7.9 inSLE 4WD7.9 inSLT RWD7.9 inSLT 4WD7.9 inDenali RWD7.9 inDenali 4WD7.9 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- SLE RWD38.9 cu ftSLE 4WD38.9 cu ftSLT RWD38.9 cu ftSLT 4WD38.9 cu ftDenali RWD38.9 cu ftDenali 4WD38.9 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- SLE RWD121.7 cu ftSLE 4WD121.7 cu ftSLT RWD121.7 cu ftSLT 4WD121.7 cu ftDenali RWD121.7 cu ftDenali 4WD121.7 cu ft
- Max towing
- SLE RWD8,300 lbsSLE 4WD8,000 lbsSLT RWD8,300 lbsSLT 4WD8,000 lbsDenali RWD8,100 lbsDenali 4WD7,900 lbs
- Max payload
- SLE RWD1,660 lbsSLE 4WD1,630 lbsSLT RWD1,660 lbsSLT 4WD1,630 lbsDenali RWD1,610 lbsDenali 4WD1,510 lbs
- Fuel tank
- SLE RWD31 galSLE 4WD31 galSLT RWD31 galSLT 4WD31 galDenali RWD31 galDenali 4WD31 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- SLE RWD18SLE 4WD18SLT RWD18SLT 4WD18Denali RWD17Denali 4WD16
- City MPG
- SLE RWD16SLE 4WD15SLT RWD16SLT 4WD15Denali RWD15Denali 4WD14
- Highway MPG
- SLE RWD23SLE 4WD22SLT RWD23SLT 4WD22Denali RWD22Denali 4WD20
| Spec | SLE RWD | SLE 4WD | SLT RWD | SLT 4WD | Denali RWD | Denali 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||||||
| Engine type | flex-fuel (FFV) | flex-fuel (FFV) | flex-fuel (FFV) | flex-fuel (FFV) | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 | V8 | V8 | V8 | V8 |
| Displacement | 5.3 L | 5.3 L | 5.3 L | 5.3 L | 6.2 L | 6.2 L |
| Horsepower | 355 hp | 355 hp | 355 hp | 355 hp | 420 hp | 420 hp |
| Torque | 383 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | four wheel drive | rear wheel drive | four wheel drive | rear wheel drive | four wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Body type | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Doors | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Seating | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| Length | 224.4 in | 224.4 in | 224.4 in | 224.4 in | 224.4 in | 224.4 in |
| Width | 80.5 in | 80.5 in | 80.5 in | 80.5 in | 80.5 in | 80.5 in |
| Height | 74.4 in | 74.4 in | 74.4 in | 74.4 in | 74.4 in | 74.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 130 in | 130 in | 130 in | 130 in | 130 in | 130 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 7.9 in | 7.9 in | 7.9 in | 7.9 in | 7.9 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||||||
| Cargo capacity | 38.9 cu ft | 38.9 cu ft | 38.9 cu ft | 38.9 cu ft | 38.9 cu ft | 38.9 cu ft |
| Max cargo capacity | 121.7 cu ft | 121.7 cu ft | 121.7 cu ft | 121.7 cu ft | 121.7 cu ft | 121.7 cu ft |
| Max towing | 8,300 lbs | 8,000 lbs | 8,300 lbs | 8,000 lbs | 8,100 lbs | 7,900 lbs |
| Max payload | 1,660 lbs | 1,630 lbs | 1,660 lbs | 1,630 lbs | 1,610 lbs | 1,510 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 31 gal | 31 gal | 31 gal | 31 gal | 31 gal | 31 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||||||
| Combined MPG | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
| City MPG | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
| Highway MPG | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
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2016 GMC Yukon XL FAQ
- How much does the 2016 GMC Yukon XL cost?
- The 2016 GMC Yukon XL has a starting MSRP of $51,015, ranging up to $71,025 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes SLE from $51,015; SLT from $59,700; Denali from $68,025. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $64,471.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2016 GMC Yukon XL?
- The 2016 GMC Yukon XL achieves up to 18 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
- How much cargo space does the 2016 GMC Yukon XL have?
- The 2016 GMC Yukon XL offers up to 121.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
- How much can the 2016 GMC Yukon XL tow?
- The 2016 GMC Yukon XL has a maximum towing capacity of up to 8,300 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.
- Is the 2016 GMC Yukon XL safe?
- The 2016 GMC Yukon XL earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
- How many trims does the 2016 GMC Yukon XL come in?
- The 2016 GMC Yukon XL is available in 3 trims (6 total configurations) across SUV body styles with rear wheel drive, four wheel drive.