GMC Yukon K1500 XL MPG by year — every rating on record
The GMC Yukon K1500 XL has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2015 to 2020. Across those years its best rated version returned 18 mpg (2015) and its thirstiest returned 16 mpg (2015). The EPA record holds 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4 | 18 mpg | 16 mpg | #34 of 62 (46th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2016 | 3 | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | #41 of 73 (44th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85, Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2017 | 3 | 18 mpg | 16 mpg | #42 of 78 (47th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2018 | 3 | 18 mpg | 16 mpg | #41 of 76 (47th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium, Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2019 | 3 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #59 of 81 (28th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85, Regular, Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2020 | 3 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #70 of 92 (24th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85, Premium, Regular | 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 K1500 XL placed highest in 2015 at #34 of 62, and lowest in 2020 at #70 of 92. It spent 0 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 | 5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | SIDI; FFV, FFV | 14 | 21 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 543 | 2/10 |
| 2020 | 6.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 10-spd Premium | SIDI | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 557 | 2/10 |
| 2020 | 5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | SIDI | 14 | 21 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 547 | 2/10 |
| 2019 | 5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | SIDI; FFV, FFV | 14 | 21 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 541 | 2/10 |
| 2019 | 5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | SIDI | 14 | 21 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 541 | 2/10 |
| 2019 | 6.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 10-spd Premium | SIDI | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 553 | 2/10 |
| 2018 | 6.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 10-spd Premium | SIDI | 14 | 21 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 548 | 2/10 |
| 2018 | 5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | SIDI | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 504 | 3/10 |
| 2018 | 5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | SIDI; FFV, FFV | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 504 | 3/10 |
| 2017 | 6.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Regular | SIDI | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 553 | 2/10 |
| 2017 | 5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | SIDI | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 502 | 3/10 |
| 2017 | 5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | SIDI; FFV, FFV | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 502 | 3/10 |
| 2016 | 6.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Regular | SIDI | 14 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 535 | 3/10 |
| 2016 | 5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | SIDI; FFV, FFV | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 498 | 4/10 |
| 2016 | 5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | SIDI | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 498 | 4/10 |
| 2015 | 6.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | SIDI | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 546 | 3/10 |
| 2015 | 6.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Regular | SIDI | 14 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 535 | 3/10 |
| 2015 | 5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | SIDI; FFV, FFV | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 503 | 4/10 |
| 2015 | 5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | SIDI | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 503 | 4/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 → 2019 | 18 → 16 mpg | -2 mpg | 719 gal |
What Yukon K1500 XL fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2020 GMC Yukon K1500 XL burns 719 to 719 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 | $2,156 | $2,156 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,516 | $2,516 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,875 | $2,875 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2020 model year is $3,900 to $4,850 a year in fuel, or $8,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Across the 317 nameplates EPA classifies as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 16 mpg the GMC Yukon K1500 XL is 6 mpg below the median, which is worth about $686 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Standard 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.