2005 GMC Yukon Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

13 -16 City / 17 -20 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

285 -335

Seats

4 -9

Positive Owner Reviews

Skye H

Fun facts of the GMC Yukon

It's very spacious and runs very well. Love the interior of the truck. Eight people can fit in it safely and has a good amount of room in the back. The back seats can be taken out and add more trunk space. The front seats can be heated which is really convenient for the winter time.

Jenifer H

GMC Yukon - Unparalleled Versatility (carries five passengers and all their gear, or seven passengers)

It is an SUV (technically a light-duty truck) and is quite comfortable to drive, with plenty of space in the back for groceries or other items. The only drawback I can think of right now is that the front seats do not recline far enough, making long trips uncomfortable.

Amy F

Comfortable, reliable, room, great engine for get up and go. Minimal repairs, just usual upkeep of car. 170,000 miles and still going strong

Reliable, comfortable, great for hauling kids to sporting events, lots of room for them and their equipment. Great ride, comfortable for long drives. Great driving performance. Stops on a dime, lots of power (get up and go!)

becky d

Safety rating It is big so I feel secure in it. I would buy another one in a minute but they have become so expensive now

Love it hate it is getting older and may not make it much longer.It has been dependable and kept me safe on my commute to work daily

Michael D

Great Vehicle for a family truck

I love everything about my GMC. It will hold 7 people with us about to have twins the vehicle has plenty of room.

Dawn K

The pros of having a GMC Yukon.

This vehicle has room for a family of four to fit comfortably. My daughter plays softball so it does hold all the gear that we need for short trips. The only thing I would change is to have a suburban or xl to have more room for longer trips. I bought this vehicle used 6 years ago and I have had to replace the transmission. It has 220, 000 miles on it. I have done routine maintenance and it still runs good. I like the dual temperature upfront so the driver and passenger can be comfortable at the same time. I also like that it has temperature control for the back sets. My kids can set their own temperature. I would also like the garment hooks not only in the very back but in the second row of seats. This vehicle does have drink holders in the back which is helpful. I would like a cup holders in the door too.

Kim L

Safe, roomy and comfortable vehicle

I love my Yukon. They are very roomy comfortable cars. I have taken naps in the back seat in between shifts. I have transported children for sporting events. It has always been a very reliable, safe SUV. The car has so much room. It handles nicely off road and has also been out in the sand dunes.

Gloria Gibbel

Love my 2005 Yukon!

Exterior and interior excellent condition, mechanics fine absolutely no problem. 2nd owner at 90,000 miles now 197,000 miles. Only sign of age, driver passenger seat starting to split on door side. Extremely comfortable ride, easy to drive, great visibility.

Negative Owner Reviews

Pamela S

New tires; repaired a/c; two-tone. Drives well.

My vehicle performs well. Just had a/c work done. I am leery about putting it on the road for extended travel due to it is advanced age.

Darren R

It not a reliable truck i think yukon is a cheap truck

Its bad on gas.the driver seat broke in the first week of buying it.has a lot of electric problems

Shan C

Some uncomfortable features of Yukon denali.

All brake lights have went out, which According to mechanic it is a brake switch that goes out a lot on these. Also a flaw in the design is that the back seats will fold down to be able to carry large items, but the back seats do not lay down or back at all. With our family of 6, this makes it very uncomfortable when traveling on family trips. The only way to relax or sleep is to lay flat in the floor or sleep sitting straight up.

Ronnie H

2005 GMC Yukon XL drives good

Bought our Yukon used with lots a miles (about 230k miles) and the transmission blew. Also the air conditioning doesn't work very well because of the pump. It drives great but also a pump in the back is clogged also. Great starter vehicle or if we had a newer one it would be great but they aren't good on gas

Avery J

Extremely reliable over all.

Very reliable but the seats are not very comfortable and when it's hot they can get gross and sweaty.

Andi J

I love the size and carrying capacity of my yukon. I can seat 9 people which is important to me plus I have plenty of cargo room. I don't like the gas mileage.

It's old and there are a lot of things that no longer work on my car.

Raymond R

My vehicle needs to be replaced due to maintenance and rust issues

The vehicle has High miles, it has multiple rust issues, like the frame, rocker panels rear quarters and front fenders, and multiple maintenance issues.

Richella P

It is good in the snow and ice. It can fit 7 people pretty comfortably. It needs a lot of maintenance.

I like that it is big enough to fit my larger family. I do not like that it has electrical issues occasionally. The battery also seems to need to be replaced far too often.

GMC Yukon Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

Commercial

285-295 HP 16-16 MPG 5-9 Seats

SLE

285-295 HP 16-16 MPG 5-9 Seats

SLT

285-295 HP 16-16 MPG 4-8 Seats

Base

335 HP 15-15 MPG 7-8 Seats

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2005 GMC Yukon Owner Reviews

4.32

110 Reviews

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Tony W on April 2, 2021

My only complaint about this vehicle.

No problems with the vehicle. I have the fully loaded luxury edition. It is comfortable and drives nice. The only complaint is the all wheel drive. It makes the vehicle not drive straight. You have to constantly adjust the steering wheel to make the vehicle drive in a straight line down a straight road.

Raymond R on March 27, 2021

My vehicle needs to be replaced due to maintenance and rust issues

The vehicle has High miles, it has multiple rust issues, like the frame, rocker panels rear quarters and front fenders, and multiple maintenance issues.

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Pros from Owners

Gabriella P.

Practical, seats 6, so spacious, TV and DVD player, family vehicle, reliable, affordable, low maintenance, not computerized, easy to work on, takes low-grade gas, bucket seats, leather seats, CD player.

Jennifer R.

It can tow our 26 foot camper really well. It has lots of room for the kids. The color is black and it's great color. It has a tow package. TV for the kids to watch. Satellite radio available option! Leather seats with heat option which is great for cold weather.

Rachel M.

Plenty of space for car seats and passengers, has ac vents in the back which is a must for Texas heat. Comes with heated seats, sunroof, and 3rd row seating. Perfect for someone with children or expecting. Great for going on vacation and gets 15 miles to the gallon. I love this vehicle, it fits my little family perfectly.

Cons from Owners

Gabriella P.

Not great on gas, a lot of mileage, 15-year- old car, no longer has a warranty, needs more maintenance than a newer vehicle, no Bluetooth speaker, no aux adapter, no technical advancements, no navigational system, no backup camera, no backup sensors, hard to park.

Jennifer R.

The gas mileage is definitely not as good. Probably wish it was LT and little longer. The TV needs to be updated. I like captain seats but now we are expanded family so bench seat would be nice for all the kids to sit up closer to the front.

Rachel M.

The only bad thing I can say about this vehicle is the blind spots, I personally was not used to driving such a large vehicle at first and was not used to having to turn all the way around to check the blind spots. Although, with time I did get used to this.

Ranks #7 Full Size SUV by Owners

The 2005 GMC Yukon has an average owner rating of 4.32 out of 5 which ranks it #7 of 9 other Full Size SUVs.

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4.32

Ranks #2 Full Size SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2005 GMC Yukon has a combined MPG of 18 which ranks it #2 of 8 other Full Size SUVs.

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Is The 2005 GMC Yukon A Good Car?

Yes, the Yukon has been my favorite car I have had. It's reliable and has room for everything. It is not bad on gas and has been a great car for my family.

Suzanne M.

Yes, it is great! I have over 278,000 miles and it is still going strong. I have had to make very little repairs. The repairs I have made have been normal wear and tear.

Lela W.

Yes, it is comfortable and reliable car that has caused me no problems. It is only issue is bad gas mileage.

Troye L.

The 2005 GMC Yukon sle is a very good and reliable vehicle. Runs great and is very reliable. Would recommend this car to anyone.

Sarah D.

2005 GMC Yukon is very reliable. I have been the only owner sense new. With over 200,000 miles on the odometer it still drives perfect. All of this was achieved with basic maintenance, scheduled oil... Read More

Daniel J.

Yes I like it very much. I have had it for over 5 years and have not needed any major work done to it. The vehicle is very reliable and pretty good on gas as well.

Christina M.

My Yukon Denali is a goods vehicle. I enjoy the ride and the Corvette engine. Also very attractive exterior.

Jan Y.

How Reliable Is The 2005 GMC Yukon?

It is reliable. We haven't had any major issues, and I make sure and take care of it so it does not.

Suzanne M.

It is reliable. I have had issues with the battery and alternator but once fixed, the vehicle has been very reliable.

Lela W.

It is very reliable and has not caused me any issues being the second owner and having it for a year.

Troye L.

The 2005 GMC Yukon sle is a very reliable vehicle. May be old but is very good with no problems as of yet.

Sarah D.

As stated before. Very reliable, only default is the factory paint is peeling. Other than that there is nothing wrong with it at 200,000 miles.

Daniel J.

The GMC Yukon is very reliable. I have had no major problems with it in the 5 years that I have had it. The GMC Yukon gets me everywhere I need to go without any problems.

Doris D.

It is reliable. I have just a few problems with it. The cargo space is very limited with the 3rd row seats down. The plastic 'chrome' coating is peeling and sliced my finger open twice. A few other... Read More

Judith R.

Is The 2005 GMC Yukon A Good Value?

I am not sure how much it is now, we bought it used. But it is a good value. I would definitely buy it again.

Suzanne M.

It really depends on the package you get and how many miles are on the vehicle. When I purchased my vehicle, I paid $14,000, which was a more than better value than others I had seen.

Lela W.

It cost me 5800 dollars, I am not sure what it was new but a used one in good condition is a great deal.

Troye L.

The 2005 GMC Yukon sle cost about 3,500 I would think. It is a very good value I believe because it's a very reliable car for that price.

Sarah D.

I bought it new as a left over in 2007, it only had 100 miles on the odometer. The price at the time was very friendly to the pockets and affordable. I would agree, it is a good value.

Daniel J.

I paid 18,000 for the GMC Yukon in 2014 I think it was a fair price for the vehicle. I am very happy with it.

Richard P.

My 2005 GMC Yukon Denali cost $22,000. It was relatively a good buy based on the other used vehicles available at the time.

Jack K.

Frequently Asked Questions

2005 GMC Yukon: What is the oil type and capacity?

Answer: The 2005 GMC Yukon oil type and capacity iS5w30 and 6 quarts for the 6.0l v8 engine. Having high quality oil is important for the engine to run smoothly. You will run into issues with the oil at some point. Bad...

How much oil does the 2005 GMC Yukon take?

Answer: There are three different available engines on the 2005 GMC Yukon, not including the Yukon DenaliAnd the Yukon XL -- which are considered different models, for practical purposes. Regardless of whether You have...

Does the 2005 GMC Yukon have a cabin air filter?

Answer: The 2005 GMC Yukon does have a cabin air filter. Being a sweaty mess is never a great time. That's why the air conditioner needs to be functioning. You will come across issues with this part at some time. The...

Does the 2005 GMC Yukon have Bluetooth?

Answer: The 2005 GMC Yukon does have bluetooth. You will come into difficulties with the sound. This might be from the stereo's speakers or a phone that is connected to the vehicle. Whatever the source, You will need...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

Not Rated

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

(Not Tested)

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

2005 GMC Yukon Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

Positive Owner Reviews

Negative Owner Reviews

GMC Yukon Models

2005 GMC Yukon Owner Reviews

Pros from Owners

Cons from Owners

Ranks #7 Full Size SUV by Owners

Ranks #2 Full Size SUV by Fuel Economy

Is The 2005 GMC Yukon A Good Car?

How Reliable Is The 2005 GMC Yukon?

Is The 2005 GMC Yukon A Good Value?

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