GMC Yukon 1500 Hybrid MPG by year — every rating on record
The GMC Yukon 1500 Hybrid has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2008 to 2013. Across those years its best rated version returned 22 mpg (2010) and its thirstiest returned 20 mpg (2008). The EPA record holds 12 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD / Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
In the EPA record this nameplate also appears as Yukon 1500 Hybrid and Tahoe Hybrid. The figures below cover every one of them.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 21 mpg | 20 mpg | #23 of 76 (71th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2009 | 2 | 21 mpg | 20 mpg | #25 of 82 (70th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2010 | 2 | 22 mpg | 21 mpg | #24 of 80 (71th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2011 | 2 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #33 of 78 (58th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2012 | 2 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #31 of 69 (56th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2013 | 2 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #3 of 26 (92th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The GMC Yukon 1500 Hybrid placed highest in 2013 at #3 of 26, and lowest in 2011 at #33 of 78. It spent 6 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 12 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 6.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 6.0L 8-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 20 | 23 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 418 | 5/10 |
| 2013 | 6.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 6.0L 8-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 20 | 23 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 416 | 5/10 |
| 2012 | 6.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 6.0L 8-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 20 | 23 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2012 | 6.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 6.0L 8-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 20 | 23 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2011 | 6.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 6.0L 8-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 20 | 23 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2011 | 6.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 6.0L 8-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 20 | 23 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2010 | 6.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 6.0L 8-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 21 | 22 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2010 | 6.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 6.0L 8-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 21 | 22 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2009 | 6.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 6.0L 8-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 20 | 20 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2009 | 6.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 6.0L 8-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 21 | 22 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2008 | 6.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 6.0L 8-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 20 | 20 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2008 | 6.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 6.0L 8-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 21 | 22 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 → 2010 | 21 → 22 mpg | +1 mpg | 523 gal |
| 2010 → 2011 | 22 → 21 mpg | -1 mpg | 548 gal |
What Yukon 1500 Hybrid fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2013 GMC Yukon 1500 Hybrid burns 548 to 548 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,643 | $1,643 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,190 | $2,190 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2013 model year is $2,950 to $2,950 a year in fuel, or $3,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Across the 140 nameplates EPA classifies as Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 21 mpg the GMC Yukon 1500 Hybrid is 1 mpg below the median, which is worth about $87 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other GMC nameplates
Every GMC model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.