GMC Yukon XL 1500 2WD: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the GMC Yukon XL 1500 2WD across 14 model years, from the 2000 GMC Yukon XL 1500 2WD through the 2013 GMC Yukon XL 1500 2WD. The most recent 2013 GMC Yukon XL 1500 2WD returns 17 combined MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full GMC Yukon XL 1500 2WD page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the GMC Yukon XL 1500 2WD. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2013 GMC Yukon XL 1500 2WD | 17 MPG | 15 MPG | 21 MPG | $3,500 |
| 2012 | 2012 GMC Yukon XL 1500 2WD | 17 MPG | 15 MPG | 21 MPG | $3,500 |
| 2011 | 2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500 2WD | 17 MPG | 15 MPG | 21 MPG | $3,500 |
| 2010 | 2010 GMC Yukon XL 1500 2WD | 17 MPG | 15 MPG | 21 MPG | $3,500 |
| 2009 | 2009 GMC Yukon XL 1500 2WD | 16 MPG | 14 MPG | 20 MPG | $3,750 |
| 2008 | 2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500 2WD | 16 MPG | 14 MPG | 20 MPG | $3,750 |
| 2007 | 2007 GMC Yukon XL 1500 2WD | 16 MPG | 14 MPG | 19 MPG | $3,750 |
| 2006 | 2006 GMC Yukon XL 1500 2WD | 14 MPG | 13 MPG | 17 MPG | $4,300 |
| 2005 | 2005 GMC Yukon XL 1500 2WD | 15 MPG | 13 MPG | 18 MPG | $4,000 |
| 2004 | 2004 GMC Yukon XL 1500 2WD | 15 MPG | 14 MPG | 18 MPG | $4,000 |
| 2003 | 2003 GMC Yukon XL 1500 2WD | 14 MPG | 12 MPG | 17 MPG | $4,300 |
| 2002 | 2002 GMC Yukon XL 1500 2WD | 14 MPG | 13 MPG | 17 MPG | $4,300 |
| 2001 | 2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500 2WD | 14 MPG | 13 MPG | 16 MPG | $4,300 |
| 2000 | 2000 GMC Yukon XL 1500 2WD | 14 MPG | 12 MPG | 17 MPG | $4,300 |
How the GMC Yukon XL 1500 2WD compares against the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class
Buyers usually compare the GMC Yukon XL 1500 2WD against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for the 2013 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.