Used GMC Yukon for Sale nearMechanicsville, VA

How much does the GMC Yukon cost in today's market?

Used GMC Yukon prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The GMC Yukon’s current nationwide average price is $44,954, and its lowest point over the past year was $42,884. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the GMC Yukon a good car?

Yes — the GMC Yukon is a strong choice if you want a large SUV with a spacious cabin, comfortable ride, and strong performance.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Yukon for its roomy interior, comfortable ride, and premium-feeling tech and features. Across the model years, shoppers also tend to value its strong performance and family-friendly versatility, especially for long trips and everyday hauling.

Expert reviews rate the 2021 and 2022 models among the highest across all years.

The main tradeoffs are poor fuel economy, uncomfortable seats in some years, and interior materials that can feel cheap. Recent expert reviews also point to reliability concerns in this generation, so it’s worth weighing those ownership costs against the Yukon’s space and capability.

35.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are GMC Yukon models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently praise the Yukon for its spacious cabin, strong performance, and comfortable ride. The model also earns repeat praise for its premium feel and useful technology, which helps it stand out as a practical family SUV.

• Owners rate the GMC Yukon between 3.4 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is worth considering because some model years have mixed owner feedback and expert commentary points to reliability concerns in this generation.

What should I look for when buying a used GMC Yukon?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 79% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: GMC Pro Safety suite of driver aids; GMC Pro Safety Plus on SLE and standard on SLT and above.
• Infotainment: 12-inch reconfigurable driver information center and 10.2-inch touchscreen with Google Built-In, wireless Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: The 2022 GMC Yukon is available with a choice of three engines, including an economical diesel option. Standard on all trims except the Denali is a 5.3-liter V8 engine making 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque. Standard on the Denali and available on the AT4 is a 6.2-liter V8 producing 420 hp and 460 pound-feet. New to the 2022 GMC Yukon lineup is a 3.0-liter turbodiesel four-cylinder engine, available on all trims except the AT4. According to the EPA, the 2022 GMC Yukon returns combined city/highway fuel economy of 16-17 mpg with either V8 engine, while 3.0-liter diesel versions average 22-23 mpg combined.

Which GMC Yukon trim should I buy?

The 2022 GMC Yukon offers these trims:

• SLE: The entry trim brings the Yukon’s premium look, standard seating for eight, and the core space and utility that define the model.
• SLT: This is the best-value trim, adding perforated leather, available second-row captain’s chairs, and access to GMC Pro Safety Plus.
• AT4: This trim adds the off-road-oriented look, a dark grille, skid plate, red recovery hooks, and 4WD-only capability.
• Denali: The top trim adds the most upscale presentation, standard second-row captain’s chairs, heated and cooled front seats, and unique interior designs.

What GMC Yukon do most buyers choose?

The GMC Yukon years with the most listings are 2023, 2024, and 2022.

Those higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they offer a strong mix of availability, newer features, and broad shopper interest. More listings also give you more room to compare prices and find the right trim and condition.

What is the GMC Yukon's resale value?

Most Yukon model years are showing double-digit year-over-year price declines, which is good news if you’re shopping used. The newer years are also falling, so recent inventory may offer more room for value than you’d expect. A few older model years are declining less sharply, which suggests they’ve been a bit steadier than the rest.

The 2015, 2017, and 2016 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the GMC Yukon safe?

• 2022: 8/10
• 2021: 9/10

GMC Pro Safety is standard on the 2022 Yukon, and GMC Pro Safety Plus adds lane-change alert with blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, and rear park assist on SLT and above.

For the safest used buy, the 2021 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used GMC Yukon now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −12.32% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −13.54%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.3% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $54,274. The GMC Yukon offers a spacious cabin and a comfortable, family-friendly character that make it appealing for everyday use and long trips.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2022 GMC Yukon is available with a choice of three engines, including an economical diesel option. Standard on all trims except the Denali is a 5.3-liter V8 engine making 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque. Standard on the Denali and available on the AT4 is a 6.2-liter V8 producing 420 hp and 460 pound-feet. New to the 2022 GMC Yukon lineup is a 3.0-liter turbodiesel four-cylinder engine, available on all trims except the AT4. According to the EPA, the 2022 GMC Yukon returns combined city/highway fuel economy of 16-17 mpg with either V8 engine, while 3.0-liter diesel versions average 22-23 mpg combined.
• Tech: Front and center, positioned between the vehicle's primary gauges, is a 12-inch reconfigurable driver information center. Sitting atop the Yukon's center stack is a 10.2-inch touchscreen. The standard infotainment system has Google Built-In, which includes Google Maps, Google Assistant, Google Play Store access, third-party apps, vehicle data sharing, and three years of connected services on AT4 and Denali.
• Safety: Every 2022 Yukon comes with GMC's Pro Safety suite of driver aids, and GMC Pro Safety Plus enhances safety even further by adding lane-change alert with blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, and rear park assist.
• Starting price: Pricing starts at $53,795 for the base Yukon SLE.

If you're buying used today, the 2023 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

How does the 2021 GMC Yukon compare to the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2021 GMC Yukon:

• Pros: Spacious third row, Powerful engine, Plenty of cargo space.
• Cons: Poor fuel economy, Uncomfortable seats, Interior materials feel cheap.

2021 Chevrolet Tahoe:

• Pros: Powerful engine, Spacious, Spacious third row.
• Cons: Poor fuel economy, Uncomfortable seats, Advanced safety features are not standard.

Our experts score the 2021 GMC Yukon 7.7/10 and the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe 8.5/10. Both SUVs share the same engine output and fuel economy figures, and both deliver strong space and cargo utility. The Tahoe has the higher expert score and more listings, while the Yukon’s pros emphasize cargo space and a spacious third row.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.