2018 GMC Yukon
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2018 GMC Yukon is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 12 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 16 to 19 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,400 to $5,000 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 16-19 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 19 / 16 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $3,400-$5,000 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 468-548 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 3-3 / 10 |
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 stars |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2018 Yukon costs about $3,400 to $5,000 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $3,925. Over five years that is about $19,625 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, this Yukon configuration spends about $5,500 more on fuel over five years.
For context, the average combined economy of standard sport utility vehicle 2wd in this dataset is about 19 MPG. The Yukon sits roughly 2 MPG below that mark at its midpoint, making it thirstier than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon C1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 19 MPG | $3,400 |
| Yukon C1500 XL 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 19 MPG | $3,400 |
| Yukon K1500 XL 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 18 MPG | $3,600 |
| Yukon K1500 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 18 MPG | $3,600 |
| Yukon C1500 2WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 17 MPG | $4,700 |
| Yukon C1500 XL 2WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 17 MPG | $4,700 |
| Yukon K1500 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 17 MPG | $4,700 |
| Yukon K1500 XL 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 16 MPG | $5,000 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2018 Yukon records tailpipe CO₂ of 468-548 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 3-3 out of 10, a 4-star NHTSA overall crash rating. The EPA classifies it as standard sport utility vehicle 2wd.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.