2022 GMC Yukon 4WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Diesel Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD4-Wheel Drive
City
20
MPG
Highway
26
MPG
Combined
22
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 10-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
20
Hwy
26
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,850/yr
Automatic 10-spd
Regular
City
15
Hwy
20
Comb
17
Fuel cost: $3,950/yr
Automatic 10-spd
Regular
City
14
Hwy
19
Comb
16
Fuel cost: $4,200/yr
Automatic 10-spd
Premium
City
14
Hwy
19
Comb
16
Fuel cost: $5,100/yr
Automatic 10-spd
Premium
City
14
Hwy
19
Comb
16
Fuel cost: $5,100/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,850

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-7,250

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 4/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
462 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
16.2 barrels

Specifications

Engine
6.2L 6-cyl
Transmission
10-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
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
3L, 6-cylinder
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Diesel

Annual Fuel Cost by State

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

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$3,061/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,062/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,651/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,820/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,083/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,075/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,812/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,149/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,962/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,033/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 22 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
4/5
2022 GMC Yukon SUV 2WD

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 Probability21.2%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
147
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
3
Investigations

Recall History5

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems147 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 147 owner complaints for the 2022 GMC Yukon 4WD. Top reported issues include engine, electrical system and power train. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Engine
98
Electrical System
25
Power Train
22
Fuel System
11
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
7
Steering
6
Suspension
6
Visibility / Wipers
5

2022 GMC Yukon 4WD problems by category: Engine: 98 complaints, Electrical System: 25 complaints, Power Train: 22 complaints, Fuel System: 11 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 7 complaints, Steering: 6 complaints, Suspension: 6 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 5 complaints.

2
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
0
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 07/18/2025ODI#11674666
I’m filing this complaint regarding my 2022 GMC Yukon Denali (VIN: [XXX] , MSRP ~$76,805) with an unresolved L87 engine recall. I made an appointment at my local GMC dealership on 5/8/25 specifically…
Power TrainFiled: 07/01/2025ODI#11670659
Dropped my 2022 Yukon Denali off May 7, 2025 to Mike Reed Chevy due to failed transmission. Order was placed May 15, 2025 for a valve body part. Multiple phone calls were made without success on statu…
Electrical SystemFiled: 09/15/2022ODI#11484699
On September 9th at approximately 5:00 pm, my wife and I left Augusta and headed to Atlanta to attend an event. While driving highway speeds of about 70-80mph, the vehicle began to decelerate rapidly …

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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