GMC Yukon C1500 XL MPG by year — every rating on record
The GMC Yukon C1500 XL has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2015 to 2020. Across those years its best rated version returned 19 mpg (2016) and its thirstiest returned 17 mpg (2015). The EPA record holds 19 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4 | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | #20 of 28 (30th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2016 | 3 | 19 mpg | 17 mpg | #14 of 26 (48th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85, Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2017 | 3 | 19 mpg | 17 mpg | #14 of 27 (50th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2018 | 3 | 19 mpg | 17 mpg | #17 of 25 (33th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium, Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2019 | 3 | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | #17 of 23 (27th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular, Gasoline or E85, Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2020 | 3 | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | #18 of 24 (26th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85, Regular, Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The GMC Yukon C1500 XL placed highest in 2016 at #14 of 26, and lowest in 2015 at #20 of 28. It spent 1 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 10-spd Premium | SIDI | 14 | 23 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 517 | 3/10 |
| 2020 | 5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | SIDI; FFV, FFV | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 505 | 3/10 |
| 2020 | 5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | SIDI | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 505 | 3/10 |
| 2019 | 6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 10-spd Premium | SIDI | 14 | 23 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 517 | 3/10 |
| 2019 | 5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | SIDI | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 505 | 3/10 |
| 2019 | 5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | SIDI; FFV, FFV | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 505 | 3/10 |
| 2018 | 6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 10-spd Premium | SIDI | 14 | 23 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 517 | 3/10 |
| 2018 | 5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | SIDI | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 468 | 3/10 |
| 2018 | 5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | SIDI; FFV, FFV | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 468 | 3/10 |
| 2017 | 6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Regular | SIDI | 15 | 22 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 512 | 3/10 |
| 2017 | 5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | SIDI | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 477 | 4/10 |
| 2017 | 5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | SIDI; FFV, FFV | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 477 | 4/10 |
| 2016 | 6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Regular | SIDI | 15 | 22 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 511 | 3/10 |
| 2016 | 5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | SIDI; FFV, FFV | 16 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 489 | 4/10 |
| 2016 | 5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | SIDI | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 480 | 4/10 |
| 2015 | 6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | SIDI | 15 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 526 | 4/10 |
| 2015 | 6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Regular | SIDI | 15 | 22 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 511 | 4/10 |
| 2015 | 5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | SIDI; FFV, FFV | 16 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 481 | 4/10 |
| 2015 | 5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | SIDI | 16 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 481 | 4/10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 → 2016 | 18 → 19 mpg | +1 mpg | 605 gal |
| 2018 → 2019 | 19 → 18 mpg | -1 mpg | 639 gal |
What Yukon C1500 XL fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2020 GMC Yukon C1500 XL burns 639 to 676 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 | $1,917 | $2,029 | $113 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,236 | $2,368 | $132 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,556 | $2,706 | $150 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2020 model year is $3,450 to $4,550 a year in fuel, or $6,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Across the 70 nameplates EPA classifies as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, the median best combined rating is 23 mpg. At 18 mpg the GMC Yukon C1500 XL is 5 mpg below the median, which is worth about $486 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Standard 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.