2019 GMC Yukon C1500 XL 2WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDRear-Wheel Drive
City
15
MPG
Highway
22
MPG
Combined
18
MPG

Real-World MPG

Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov

18.7MPG average+4.1% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 18 MPG · Owner reported avg: 18.7 MPG

Driving mix: City 40% / Highway 60%

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.

Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 18.7 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 18 MPG.

Trim Comparison

Automatic 6-spd
Regular
City
15
Hwy
22
Comb
18
Fuel cost: $3,750/yr
Automatic 6-spd
Gasoline or E85 FFV
City
15
Hwy
22
Comb
18
Fuel cost: $3,750/yr
Automatic 10-spd
Premium
City
14
Hwy
23
Comb
17
Fuel cost: $4,800/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,750

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-6,750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 3/10
GHG Score: 3/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
505 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
16.5 barrels

Specifications

Engine
6.2L 8-cyl
Transmission
6-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 2-3 (6,001–10,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
5.3L, 8-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$3,742/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,964/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$3,240/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$3,447/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,768/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,758/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$4,659/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,848/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$3,620/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,707/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 18 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
4/5
2019 GMC Yukon SUV RWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability22.8%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: OptionalLane Departure Warning: Optional
46
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History2

Source: NHTSA

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