What is the fuel economy of a 2026 GMC Yukon XL 2WD?

EPA figures for the 2026 GMC Yukon XL 2WD reach 23 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2026 GMC Yukon XL 2WD?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2026 GMC Yukon XL 2WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2026 GMC Yukon XL 2WD?

Owners have filed 89 complaints with NHTSA for the 2026 GMC Yukon XL 2WD, most often about: Engine, Power Train, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

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2026 GMC Yukon XL 2WD

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 23 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
6.2L 8-cyl	Automatic 10-spd	Premium	15	19	16	544
5.3L 8-cyl	Automatic 10-spd	Regular	15	20	17	530
3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 10-spd	Diesel	21	26	23	442

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 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 can result in the bolts loosening or deforming over time.

Campaign 26V114000

General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tah

Campaign 26V289000

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front a

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

89 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Engine 45 Power Train 11 Electrical System 9

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.