Vehicle Overview
The 2011 GMC Yukon is the middle child among GM's full-size SUVs. Based on price and equipment, the Yukon sits squarely between the Chevrolet Tahoe and Cadillac Escalade. Four-wheel drive is available on the Yukon, as are seating configurations for up to nine occupants. Competitors include the Ford Expedition and Toyota Sequoia.
The Yukon XL is covered separately in the Cars.com Research section.
New for 2011
There are no significant changes.
See also:
Battery Load Management
The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that estimates the battery's temperature and state of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery.
When t ...
Power Liftgate
On vehicles with a power liftgate, the vehicle must be in P (Park) to operate.
The taillamps flash when the power liftgate moves.
WARNING
You or others could be injured if caught in the path of th ...
Installing the Third Row Seats
To reinstall a third row seat:
1. Before installing the seat the seatback must be folded forward. See “Folding the Seatback” earlier in this section.
The seats must be placed in the proper locat ...





