2016 GMC Yukon MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2016 GMC Yukon is rated 17 to 19 mpg combined across 10 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 5.3L 8-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic.

EPA fuel economy

2016 GMC Yukon · 10 EPA-tested versions

Best EPA rating

19MPG combined

16 city 23 highway

$3,300 a year to fuel

Fuel economy score4/10

5.3L 8-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic

Best version costs $5,500 more in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)

Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.00 a gallon (regular gas).

Data: US EPA, fueleconomy.govUpdated Nov 12, 2026

At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $3,300 to $3,650 a year. Compared with 2015, the best gas version is up 1 mpg.

More complaints than a typical Yukon year

The 2016 drew 83 owner complaints in its first three years, against about 66 for a typical Yukon year.

Years to avoid: 2023. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.

Every Yukon year ranked The 2016 Yukon's recalls and problems

Every 2016 Yukon version

EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.

Version	Combined	City / Hwy	Fuel / year
5.3L 8-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic Best EPA listing: Yukon C1500 2WD (also Yukon C1500 XL 2WD)	19 mpg	16 / 23	$3,300
5.3L 8-cyl · 4WD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: Yukon K1500 4WD	18 mpg	16 / 22	$3,450
5.3L 8-cyl · 4WD · 6-speed automatic · Flex-fuel (E85) EPA listing: Yukon K1500 4WD · Flex-fuel (E85)	18 mpg	16 / 22	$3,450
5.3L 8-cyl · 4WD · 6-speed automatic · XL EPA listing: Yukon K1500 XL 4WD	18 mpg	15 / 22	$3,450
5.3L 8-cyl · 4WD · 6-speed automatic · XL · Flex-fuel (E85) EPA listing: Yukon K1500 XL 4WD · Flex-fuel (E85)	18 mpg	15 / 22	$3,450
5.3L 8-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic · Flex-fuel (E85) EPA listing: Yukon C1500 2WD · Flex-fuel (E85)	18 mpg	16 / 23	$3,450
5.3L 8-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic · XL EPA listing: Yukon C1500 XL 2WD · Flex-fuel (E85)	18 mpg	16 / 23	$3,450
6.2L 8-cyl · 4WD · 8-speed automatic EPA listing: Yukon K1500 4WD	17 mpg	15 / 21	$3,650
6.2L 8-cyl · 4WD · 8-speed automatic · XL EPA listing: Yukon K1500 XL 4WD	17 mpg	14 / 20	$3,650
6.2L 8-cyl · RWD · 8-speed automatic EPA listing: Yukon C1500 2WD (also Yukon C1500 XL 2WD)	17 mpg	15 / 22	$3,650

Fuel cost at your prices

EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.00 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.

Version	Per year	Per month	5 years
5.3L 8-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic	$3,158	$263	$15,789
5.3L 8-cyl · 4WD · 6-speed automatic · Flex-fuel (E85)	$3,333	$278	$16,667
5.3L 8-cyl · 4WD · 6-speed automatic	$3,333	$278	$16,667
5.3L 8-cyl · 4WD · 6-speed automatic · XL · Flex-fuel (E85)	$3,333	$278	$16,667
5.3L 8-cyl · 4WD · 6-speed automatic · XL	$3,333	$278	$16,667
5.3L 8-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic · Flex-fuel (E85)	$3,333	$278	$16,667
5.3L 8-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic · XL	$3,333	$278	$16,667
6.2L 8-cyl · 4WD · 8-speed automatic	$3,529	$294	$17,647
6.2L 8-cyl · 4WD · 8-speed automatic · XL	$3,529	$294	$17,647
6.2L 8-cyl · RWD · 8-speed automatic	$3,529	$294	$17,647

At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.

GMC Yukon MPG by model year

The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 17 to 19 mpg (every year from 2010 to 2026); highest in 2016. Hybrid: 21 to 22 mpg (2010 to 2013); highest in 2010.

Best gas version
Best hybrid version

2016: gas 19 mpg · hybrid not offered

Show as a table

GMC Yukon best combined mpg by model year
Model year	Best gas version	Best hybrid version
2010	17	22
2011	17	21
2012	17	21
2013	17	21
2014	17	–
2015	18	–
2016	19	–
2017	19	–
2018	19	–
2019	18	–
2020	18	–
2021	18	–
2022	17	–
2023	17	–
2024	17	–
2025	17	–
2026	17	–

Every Yukon year's ratings in one table

How the 2016 Yukon compares

2016 full-size SUVs covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.

2016 model	Best combined	Best gas	Fuel / year
Chevrolet Tahoe Best: gas	19 mpg	19 mpg	$3,300
Chevrolet Suburban Best: gas	19 mpg	19 mpg	$3,300
GMC Yukon This page Best: gas	19 mpg	19 mpg	$3,300
Ford Expedition Best: gas	18 mpg	18 mpg	$3,450
Toyota Sequoia Best: gas	15 mpg	15 mpg	$4,150

2016 Yukon recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 520 owner complaints for the 2016 Yukon.

Owners most often describe headlight problems (180 complaints, 35%), then shaking or vibration (56). NHTSA's overall crash rating: 4 stars.

See the 2016 Yukon recalls and problems

Questions

Does the 2016 GMC Yukon need premium gas?

No. EPA lists every 2016 GMC Yukon version on regular gasoline.

How does the 2016 Yukon's MPG compare with the 2015?

For 2016, the best gas version is rated 19 mpg, up 1 from 18.

Sources and method

US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Nov 4, 2026.
EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.00, midgrade $4.61, premium $5.01, diesel $6.13 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Nov 12, 2026 and complaint file dated Nov 11, 2026.

Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.