2024 GMC Yukon XL 2WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Diesel Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDRear-Wheel Drive
City
21
MPG
Highway
27
MPG
Combined
23
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 10-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
21
Hwy
27
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $3,700/yr
Automatic 10-spd
Regular
City
15
Hwy
20
Comb
17
Fuel cost: $3,950/yr
Automatic 10-spd
Premium
City
14
Hwy
19
Comb
16
Fuel cost: $5,100/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,700

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-6,500

vs. average new vehicle

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

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
442 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
15.5 barrels

Specifications

Engine
6.2L 8-cyl
Transmission
10-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
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$2,928/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,885/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,536/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,697/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,949/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,941/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,646/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,012/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,833/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,901/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 23 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
4/5
2024 GMC Yukon XL SUV 4WD

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 Probability21.9%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: Standard & OptionalLane Departure Warning: Standard & Optional
52
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
3
Investigations

Recall History2

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems52 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 52 owner complaints for the 2024 GMC Yukon XL 2WD. 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
43
Electrical System
11
Power Train
9
Lighting
4
Fuel System
4
Speed Control
2
Structure
2
Steering
2

2024 GMC Yukon XL 2WD problems by category: Engine: 43 complaints, Electrical System: 11 complaints, Power Train: 9 complaints, Lighting: 4 complaints, Fuel System: 4 complaints, Speed Control: 2 complaints, Structure: 2 complaints, Steering: 2 complaints.

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 05/11/2026ODI#11736967
First incident April 9 2024 not even a month after purchased. Vehicle dashboard lit up light a Christmas tree all warning lights while driving on highway. Vehicle shook and sputtered and turned off. …
Power TrainFiled: 01/24/2026ODI#11713057
Good morning. It’s about the safety recall for loss of propulsion due to manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure. GM notified me about this in September 2025 . So, I dr…
EngineFiled: 03/26/2025ODI#11650948
V8 6.2L ENGINE on [XXX] at approximately [XXX] exactly 10 months after purchasing the Denali at 9,484 miles my Denali started to make loud noises and when we got to the stop light [XXX] and [XXX] in…

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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