Under the Hood
The Yukon is available with either rear- or four-wheel drive. The Yukon Denali can have an all-wheel-drive system that's distinct from the available part-time four-wheel drive on the regular Yukon.
When properly equipped, the Yukon can tow up to 8,500 pounds.
Powertrain features include:
Flex-fuel 320-horsepower, 5.3-liter V-8 with 335 pounds-feet of torque (348
pounds-feet when running on E85) and an available cylinder-deactivation system
Flex-fuel 403-hp, 6.2-liter V-8 with 417 pounds-feet of torque
Six-speed automatic transmission
Optional variable load-leveling suspension
Power rack-and-pinion steering
See also:
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total gross weight of the vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, a ...
Exterior
The Yukon has a one-piece grille and taller headlights than its sister Tahoe,
with jewel-like bezels and a wider, lower air dam. The rest of the body features
blocky fenders, long rear-quarter win ...
Heated Mirrors
For vehicles with heated mirrors:
(Rear Window Defogger):
Press to heat the mirrors.
See “Rear Window Defogger” under Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑4 for more informati ...