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Independent review & score by Carivo
| Seating Capacity | 8 passengers |
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| Body Style | SUV |
| Base Price | $64,169–$83,618 |
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov & manufacturer data. Figures reflect base trim; actual specs vary by trim level.
Our scoring places the 2025 GMC Yukon at 7.6/10 overall, which translates to a Recommended rating for this suv. Its strongest dimension is Value at 8.4/10, while Technology at 6.6/10 is where it trails the competition most noticeably. It's a solid all-rounder that delivers across most dimensions without obvious deal-breakers.
Reliability and safety are the two dimensions that matter most for long-term ownership costs. We score reliability at 7.8/10 — better than most direct rivals, if short of the segment's best. The safety score of 7.2/10 is solid mid-pack territory. If advanced driver aids matter to you, compare standard equipment carefully and verify ratings at nhtsa.gov.
Performance is a genuine highlight at 8.3/10. The GMC Yukon delivers engaging driving dynamics — responsive handling, meaningful power delivery, and a drivetrain that rewards spirited driving without sacrificing daily usability. Technology scores 6.6/10 — the infotainment and driver-assist features feel dated against current-generation rivals. This is worth weighing if you prioritize connected features or modern safety tech.
Priced from $64,169–$83,618, 19 MPG, seating 8, the GMC Yukon sits in the premium tier of the suv category. Value is where it presses its advantage — 8.4/10, meaning the feature set and quality outrun the asking price. At 1 year old, it's recent enough that the core feature set holds up well against current competition.
Our take: The 2025 GMC Yukon is a solid, well-rounded suv that covers the essentials without obvious deal-breakers. The main caveat is technology — worth checking if those dimensions are priorities for you. For most buyers in this segment, it's a safe, dependable choice.
Carivo scores are our own editorial assessment, informed by NHTSA safety and recall records, EPA fuel-economy figures, and manufacturer-published specifications. Scores are reviewed periodically and updated when new data becomes available. See our full methodology →
The 2025 GMC Yukon ranks #737 of 2454 suvs in the Carivo database — better than 70% of the segment. Its 7.6/10 overall score is 0.2 points above the segment average of 7.4/10. Its $64,169 starting price is about 78% above the segment's median of $36,079.
Rankings are recalculated as new vehicles and scores are added. See the full SUV ranking →
Smart-money pick: the 2022 GMC Yukon scores 7.3/10 — within striking distance of the 2025's 7.6 — and starts roughly $5,500 lower. If you don't need the newest model year, that's money better spent on a higher trim or kept in your pocket.
| Year | Score | Starting price (MSRP when new) | |
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| 2026 | 7.6/10 | $64,169 | Read review → |
| 2025 (this review) | 7.6/10 | $64,169 | |
| 2024 | 7.4/10 | $62,300 | Read review → |
| 2023 | 7.5/10 | $60,431 | Read review → |
| 2022 | 7.3/10 | $58,562 | Read review → |
| 2021 | 7.4/10 | $56,693 | Read review → |
| 2020 | 7.2/10 | $54,824 | Read review → |
| 2019 | 7.3/10 | $52,955 | Read review → |
| 2018 | 7.2/10 | $51,086 | Read review → |
| 2017 | 7.2/10 | $49,217 | Read review → |
| 2016 | 7.2/10 | $47,348 | Read review → |
| 2015 | 7.0/10 | $45,479 | Read review → |
The following recall campaigns have been filed with NHTSA for this model and year. Recall repairs are performed free of charge by franchised dealers; check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
| Equipment adaptive/mobility / Wheelchair restraints/securement / Latch/anchor / 17/12/2025 · 25V876000 | Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with… |
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| Wheels / Hub 14/05/2026 · 26V304000 | General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025–2026 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 24-inch wheels. Incorrect bolts may have been installed on the left and right front wheel hubs, which… |
Source: NHTSA recall database, fetched at page build time.
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