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 $45,300, and its year-round low is $42,926.94. That gives you a useful snapshot of where this model is trading right now across the years in the data. 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 spacious, comfortable, and upscale-feeling full-size SUV with broad family appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.62/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Yukon for its roomy cabin, comfortable ride, and strong performance. The model also earns recurring praise for its premium feel and useful tech features, especially in higher-spec versions. Expert reviews reinforce that appeal by highlighting the Yukon’s space, comfort, and capability as core strengths.

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

The main tradeoffs center on fuel economy, value, and some reliability concerns in recent generations. For used shoppers, that means the Yukon makes the most sense when you prioritize space, presence, and features over efficiency and bargain pricing.

28.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are GMC Yukon models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Yukon’s spacious cabin, comfortable ride, and strong performance as major strengths. The model also earns praise for its premium feel and useful technology, which helps it stand out as a family-focused full-size SUV.

• Owners rate the GMC Yukon between 3.4 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is worth weighing carefully on newer generations, especially if you’re shopping a higher-mileage example or a model year with more mixed owner feedback.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 78.3% — 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.

Which GMC Yukon trim should I buy?

The 2022 GMC Yukon offers these trims:

• SLE: The entry trim starts with the 5.3-liter V8, a premium look, and a strong equipment base for shoppers who want the Yukon experience at the lowest starting price.
• SLT: This is the best-value trim if you want a more upscale feel, perforated leather, and access to GMC Pro Safety Plus.
• AT4: This trim adds the off-road-focused hardware, including standard 4WD, a front skid plate, all-terrain tires, and a two-speed transfer case.
• Denali: This is the luxury-focused trim, with the 6.2-liter V8 standard, standard second-row captain’s chairs, heated and cooled front seats, and the most distinctive interior treatment.

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 easiest places to shop because you get more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right trim and price. They also tend to attract the broadest mix of buyers, which helps explain why they show up so often in used listings.

What is the GMC Yukon's resale value?

The table shows broad year-over-year price declines across every model year listed, which is good news if you’re shopping used. Several years are down by double digits, so recent inventory is generally moving lower in price rather than holding steady. The smallest changes are clustered among the older and mid-cycle years, while newer models still show meaningful drops.

The 2023, 2016, and 2015 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

For 2022, GMC Pro Safety comes standard, and GMC Pro Safety Plus adds lane-change alert with blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, and rear park assist on SLE and standard 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 −10.15% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −13.7%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 30.3% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 30.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $56,832. The GMC Yukon offers a roomy cabin, a spacious third row, and a premium-feeling interior that make it a strong family hauler.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest model offers a 355-horsepower 5.3-liter V8, a 420-horsepower 6.2-liter V8, and a 277-horsepower 3.0-liter turbodiesel four-cylinder engine.
• Tech: The latest model includes a 12-inch reconfigurable driver information center, a 10.2-inch touchscreen, Google Built-In, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Safety: The latest model adds GMC Pro Safety Plus with lane-change alert with blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, and rear park assist.
• Starting price: $53,795

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 2028 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.