2005 GMC Yukon Review
Fuel Economy
13 - 16 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
With room for up to nine passengers, gutsy V8 engines and numerous passenger amenities, the Yukon is a full-featured family sport-ute that's tough to beat.
Pros
Strong engines, roomy and versatile interior, rugged chassis, numerous available amenities.
Cons
Spotty build quality, interior materials could be better.
What's New for 2005
A touchscreen navigation system is a new option this year, while all models now come standard with an overhead rear liftgate (with separate liftglass).
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Awesome!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 GMC Yukon Denali AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
Review
Awesome vehicle. Now has 60,000 miles on it. White with tan Leather. It is a fully loaded Denaili, lots of options. A lot of fun to drive. Great power. Seats are extremely comfortable with plenty of room. Has been very reliable, only thing was the sunroof motor went at 55,000 miles, dealer fixed it at no cost. Gas mileage isn't good only getting 12 mpg but expected with a big V8. Overall great vehicle and Highly recommended.
Favorite Features
Moonroof. Navigation. AWD. Rear entertainment. First and second row heated seats. Bose stereo. Style. Ride.
Suggested Improvements
Second row sunroof. Interior dash is nice but could be updated which they did on the '07. Center gear shifter. Automatic liftgate.
You Can Yukon Too
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2005 GMC Yukon SLE 4WD 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
Review
Love it! I needed a larger vehicle to haul many people and many things around. I can seat nine people comfortably! My front seating area has the optional third seat or the console flips down as an arm rest or acts as a pass through for handing items to passengers in the middle seats. True, the gas mileage is bad, but I like being up off the roadway. I am glad for the auto lock on the keyring which allows me to either unlock just the driver door only or hit it twice to unlock all doors. Seats flip up in third row for additional cargo space. I use every bit of this vehicle and would definitely buy another.
Favorite Features
Computerized maintenance alert updates on the driver's instument panel along with tire pressure notification.
Suggested Improvements
Heavier window tint on front driver and front passenger windows. Make GPS optional
best Vehicle Ever
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 GMC Yukon Denali AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
Review
This is the best vehicle I have ever owned. The seats are wonderfully comfortable. I love having the heated captains chairs in the second row seating. Great for driving to school on cold mornings. Very reliable. Poor mileage, but we knew that up front. You won't be disappointed with this vehicle.
Favorite Features
Comfortable seats, DVD, nav. Great on trips
Suggested Improvements
Better gas mileage
XL Model
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 GMC Yukon Denali AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
Review
Excellent vehicle for traveling. I have a bad back. Lots of seat adjustments to get comfortable. Lots of room for hauling when necessary. AWD is excellent in the winter. Lots of power for towing. Meets all of my needs. Uses regular gas. Luxurious but also practical when need to haul lumber etc. Will hold sheets of plywood.
Favorite Features
Ride. Cargo space. Looks. Comfort. Winter handling
Suggested Improvements
Gas mileage, although on a vehicle this size it would be difficult.
Becoming a bad experience!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 4 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 4 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 GMC Yukon SLT 4WD 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
Review
We got our Yukon about 10 mos ago. Loved it up until the last 5000 miles. Inside of tires wearing, suspected bent frame. Dealer trying to push it off. Still trying to get resolved. Very comfortable for long trips with a family of 5. We think the cup holders could be improved upon (they did in '07s). Thinking I will have to find different SUV to replace the damaged one we have now. Check out the 4 recalls and 150 service bulletins. Not too impressive for a $50,000 vehicle.
Favorite Features
Comfort and interior space
Suggested Improvements
Many things at this point! warranty issues
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