GMC Yukon Denali MPG by year — every rating on record
The GMC Yukon Denali has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 8 model years, from 2002 to 2013. Across those years its best rated version returned 15 mpg (2010) and its thirstiest returned 12 mpg (2002). The EPA record holds 8 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #68 of 72 (6th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2007 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #94 of 106 (11th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2008 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #97 of 108 (10th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2009 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #100 of 111 (10th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2010 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #90 of 113 (21th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2011 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #103 of 120 (14th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2012 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #96 of 110 (13th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2013 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #45 of 62 (28th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | 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 Denali placed highest in 2013 at #45 of 62, and lowest in 2011 at #103 of 120. It spent 0 of its 8 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 8 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 | 6.2L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 581 | 3/10 |
| 2012 | 6.2L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2011 | 6.2L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2010 | 6.2L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 13 | 20 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2009 | 6.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | 6.2L 8-cyl, FFV | 12 | 19 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2008 | 6.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Premium | 6.2L 8-cyl | 12 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2007 | 6.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Premium | 6.2L 8-cyl | 12 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2002 | 6.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 6.0L 8-cyl | 10 | 14 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 → 2007 | 12 → 14 mpg | +2 mpg | 821 gal |
| 2009 → 2010 | 14 → 15 mpg | +1 mpg | 767 gal |
What Yukon Denali fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2013 GMC Yukon Denali burns 767 to 767 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 | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,683 | $2,683 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,067 | $3,067 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2013 model year is $4,150 to $4,150 a year in fuel, or $9,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Across the 219 nameplates EPA classifies as Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 15 mpg the GMC Yukon Denali is 6 mpg below the median, which is worth about $767 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD 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.