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

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    Inserting a Disc
    Insert a disc partway into the top slot, label side up. The player pulls it in and the disc should begin playing. “Loading Disc” shows on the radio display. At the same time, the radio displays a ...

    Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
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    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 ...