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.
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Under the Hood
Mechanical features include:
185-horsepower, 2.9-liter inline-four-cylinder with aluminum block and
cylinder head, dual overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder that makes
190 pounds-feet ...
Chemical Paint Spotting
Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted vehicle surfaces causing blotchy, ring-shaped discolorations, and small, irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface. ...
Tachometer
The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). For a description of how Grade Braking affects vehicle speed while the Tow/Haul Mode is activated, see Tow/Haul Mode on page 9 ...