2025 GMC Yukon 2WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Diesel Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDRear-Wheel Drive
City
21
MPG
Highway
26
MPG
Combined
23
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 10-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
21
Hwy
26
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $3,700/yr
Automatic 10-spd
Premium
City
15
Hwy
20
Comb
17
Fuel cost: $4,800/yr
Automatic 10-spd
Regular
City
15
Hwy
20
Comb
17
Fuel cost: $3,950/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
5/5
2025 GMC Yukon 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
45
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History2

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems45 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 45 owner complaints for the 2025 GMC Yukon 2WD. Top reported issues include engine, advanced safety (adas) and electrical system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Engine
30
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
7
Electrical System
6
Power Train
5
Fuel System
2
Brakes
2
Air Bags
1
Steering
1

2025 GMC Yukon 2WD problems by category: Engine: 30 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 7 complaints, Electrical System: 6 complaints, Power Train: 5 complaints, Fuel System: 2 complaints, Brakes: 2 complaints, Air Bags: 1 complaints, Steering: 1 complaints.

0
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
2
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Air BagsFiled: 03/16/2026ODI#11724693
Purchased new August 29, 2025 On 12/3/25- Mileage 4495. Took vehicle in for first maintenance service. Tire rotation and oil change. On 1/7/26- Reported grinding noise we had began noticing when star…
Advanced Safety (ADAS)Filed: 02/03/2026ODI#11715402
While driving on a highway, the vehicle intermittently experienced a sudden loss of engine power during acceleration, accompanied by a flashing check engine warning light. The most serious event occur…
Electrical SystemFiled: 11/07/2025ODI#11698075
I'm reaching out because I've encountered a really concerning issue with my 2025 GMC Yukon AT4 Ultimate. There's a really loud popping noise randomly coming from the speakers that's honestly quite sta…

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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