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2002 GMC Yukon (GMT800)
Shown: 2002 GMC Yukon (GMT800). Photo: Jones028, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Newest year: 2006
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2000-2006 GMC Yukon MPG & Fuel Cost

7 model years · 12–16 MPG combined

16 MPG
Combined
14 MPG
City
19 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · 1500 4.8L 8-cyl RWD
$4,080

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 4 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2006. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

Next generation: 2007-2014

2000-2006 GMC Yukon at a glance

The 2000-2006 GMC Yukon covers 7 model years in the EPA database (71 configurations in all), rated 12–16 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2006, costs about $4,080 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the 1500 4.8L 8-cyl RWD (16 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006. The best combined rating in the generation, 16 MPG, was reached in 2005 and 2006.

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

2000-2006 GMC Yukon by model year

2000-2006 GMC Yukon: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2006 Gas 13–16 MPG $4,080–$5,030 Ratings changed
2005 Gas 13–16 MPG $4,080–$6,180 Ratings changed
2004 Gas 13–15 MPG $4,360–$5,030 Ratings changed
2003 Gas 13–15 MPG $4,360–$5,030 Ratings changed
2002 Gas 12–15 MPG $4,360–$5,440 Ratings changed
2001 Gas 12–15 MPG $4,360–$5,440 Ratings changed
2000 Gas 13–15 MPG $4,360–$5,030 First year

What the 2006 1500 4.8L 8-cyl RWD costs to drive

Per month

$340

$4,080 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$6.80

Per 100 miles

$27.20

Five years

$20,400

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the standard SUV median

Same

Class median $4,080 a year, MY2006

Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2006 GMC Yukon MPG

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2005: The most efficient configuration stays at 16 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,080.

Gas · 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L
Combined
13–16 MPG
Per year
$4,080–$5,030

Gas configurations (9)

2006 GMC Yukon gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
1500 4.8L 8-cyl (Most efficient) 4.8L 8-cyl RWD 14 19 16 $4,080
1500 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 14 19 16 $4,080
1500 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 13 18 15 $4,360
1500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 13 18 15 $4,360
XL 1500 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 13 17 14 $4,670
1500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 13 17 14 $4,670
XL 1500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 13 17 14 $4,670
1500 6.0L 8-cyl 6.0L 8-cyl 4WD 12 16 13 $5,030
XL 1500 6.0L 8-cyl 6.0L 8-cyl 4WD 12 16 13 $5,030

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

2005 GMC Yukon MPG

13–16 MPG · $4,080–$6,180/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2004: The most efficient configuration moves from 15 to 16 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,360 to $4,080, $280 less.

Gas · 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L
Combined
13–16 MPG
Per year
$4,080–$6,180

Gas configurations (10)

2005 GMC Yukon gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
1500 4.8L 8-cyl RWD (Most efficient) 4.8L 8-cyl RWD 14 19 16 $4,080
1500 4.8L 8-cyl 4WD 4.8L 8-cyl 4WD 14 19 16 $4,080
1500 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 14 19 15 $4,360
1500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 13 18 15 $4,360
1500 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 14 18 15 $4,360
XL 1500 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 13 18 15 $4,360
Show 0 more configurations
2005 GMC Yukon gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+4)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
1500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd5.3L 8-cyl4WD131714$4,670
XL 1500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD5.3L 8-cyl4WD131714$4,670
1500 6.0L 8-cyl6.0L 8-cyl4WD121613$6,180
XL 1500 6.0L 8-cyl6.0L 8-cyl4WD121613$6,180

2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

2004 GMC Yukon MPG

13–15 MPG · $4,360–$5,030/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2003: The most efficient configuration stays at 15 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,360.

Gas · 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L
Combined
13–15 MPG
Per year
$4,360–$5,030

Gas configurations (12)

2004 GMC Yukon gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
1500 4.8L 8-cyl RWD (Most efficient) 4.8L 8-cyl RWD 14 18 15 $4,360
XL 1500 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 14 18 15 $4,360
1500 4.8L 8-cyl 4WD 4.8L 8-cyl 4WD 13 17 15 $4,360
1500 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 13 17 15 $4,360
1500 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 13 17 14 $4,670
1500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 13 17 14 $4,670
Show 2 more configurations
2004 GMC Yukon gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+6)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
XL 1500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd5.3L 8-cyl4WD131714$4,670
XL 1500 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd5.3L 8-cylRWD131714$4,670
1500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd5.3L 8-cyl4WD131714$4,670
XL 1500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd5.3L 8-cyl4WD131714$4,670
1500 6.0L 8-cyl6.0L 8-cyl4WD121613$5,030
XL 1500 6.0L 8-cyl6.0L 8-cyl4WD121613$5,030

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

2003 GMC Yukon MPG

13–15 MPG · $4,360–$5,030/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2002: The most efficient configuration stays at 15 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,360.

Gas · 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L
Combined
13–15 MPG
Per year
$4,360–$5,030

Gas configurations (12)

2003 GMC Yukon gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
1500 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 13 17 15 $4,360
1500 4.8L 8-cyl RWD 4.8L 8-cyl RWD 13 17 14 $4,670
1500 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 13 16 14 $4,670
XL 1500 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 12 17 14 $4,670
1500 4.8L 8-cyl 4WD 4.8L 8-cyl 4WD 12 16 14 $4,670
XL 1500 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 13 17 14 $4,670
Show 2 more configurations
2003 GMC Yukon gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+6)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
1500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd5.3L 8-cyl4WD131714$4,670
XL 1500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd5.3L 8-cyl4WD131714$4,670
1500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd5.3L 8-cyl4WD121613$5,030
1500 6.0L 8-cyl6.0L 8-cyl4WD111513$5,030
XL 1500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd5.3L 8-cyl4WD121613$5,030
XL 1500 6.0L 8-cyl6.0L 8-cyl4WD111513$5,030

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

2002 GMC Yukon MPG

12–15 MPG · $4,360–$5,440/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2001: The most efficient configuration stays at 15 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,360.

Gas · 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L
Combined
12–15 MPG
Per year
$4,360–$5,440

Gas configurations (12)

2002 GMC Yukon gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
1500 4.8L 8-cyl RWD (Most efficient) 4.8L 8-cyl RWD 13 18 15 $4,360
1500 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 13 17 14 $4,670
XL 1500 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 13 17 14 $4,670
1500 4.8L 8-cyl 4WD 4.8L 8-cyl 4WD 13 16 14 $4,670
1500 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 13 17 14 $4,670
XL 1500 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 13 17 14 $4,670
Show 2 more configurations
2002 GMC Yukon gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+6)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
1500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd5.3L 8-cyl4WD121614$4,670
XL 1500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd5.3L 8-cyl4WD121614$4,670
1500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd5.3L 8-cyl4WD121513$5,030
XL 1500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd5.3L 8-cyl4WD121513$5,030
Denali 15006.0L 8-cyl4WD101412$5,440
Denali XL 15006.0L 8-cyl4WD101412$5,440

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

2001 GMC Yukon MPG

12–15 MPG · $4,360–$5,440/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration stays at 15 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,360.

Gas · 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L
Combined
12–15 MPG
Per year
$4,360–$5,440

Gas configurations (8)

2001 GMC Yukon gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
1500 4.8L 8-cyl RWD (Most efficient) 4.8L 8-cyl RWD 13 18 15 $4,360
1500 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 13 16 14 $4,670
XL 1500 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 13 16 14 $4,670
1500 4.8L 8-cyl 4WD 4.8L 8-cyl 4WD 12 16 14 $4,670
1500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 12 15 13 $5,030
XL 1500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 12 15 13 $5,030
Show 0 more configurations
2001 GMC Yukon gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+2)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
1500 6.0L 8-cyl6.0L 8-cyl4WD111512$5,440
XL 1500 6.0L 8-cyl6.0L 8-cyl4WD111512$5,440

2000 GMC Yukon MPG

13–15 MPG · $4,360–$5,030/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Gas · 4.8L, 5.3L, 5.7L
Combined
13–15 MPG
Per year
$4,360–$5,030

Gas configurations (8)

2000 GMC Yukon gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
1500 4.8L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) 4.8L 8-cyl RWD 13 18 15 $4,360
1500 4.8L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd 4.8L 8-cyl RWD 13 17 14 $4,670
1500 5.7L 8-cyl RWD 5.7L 8-cyl RWD 12 16 14 $4,670
XL 1500 5.7L 8-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl RWD 12 17 14 $4,670
1500 4.8L 8-cyl 4WD 4.8L 8-cyl 4WD 13 16 14 $4,670
1500 5.3L 8-cyl 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 13 16 14 $4,670
Show 0 more configurations
2000 GMC Yukon gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+2)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
1500 5.7L 8-cyl 4WD5.7L 8-cyl4WD111513$5,030
XL 1500 5.3L 8-cyl5.3L 8-cyl4WD121513$5,030

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the 1500 4.8L 8-cyl RWD: $5,550 in California and $3,560 in Texas, a $1,990 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

Similar cars

Closest combined MPG among MY2006 standard SUV models.

2010 Ford Explorer XLT (U251)

2006 Ford Explorer

16 MPG · $4,080/yr
2003 Chevrolet Tahoe LT (GMT800)

2006 Chevrolet Tahoe

16 MPG · $4,080/yr
2007-2008 Kia Sorento LX (BL)

2006 Kia Sorento

16 MPG · $4,080/yr
2004-2006 BMW X5 (E53)

2006 BMW X5

16 MPG · $5,020/yr
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

All GMC Yukon years All GMC models

Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2000-2006 GMC Yukon get?

EPA rates the 2000-2006 GMC Yukon at 12–16 MPG combined across 71 configurations and 7 model years. The most efficient version, the 2006 1500 4.8L 8-cyl RWD, is rated 16 MPG (14 city, 19 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2006 GMC Yukon?

The 1500 4.8L 8-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 16 MPG, in 2005 and 2006. The lowest top rating, 15 MPG, was in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2006 GMC Yukon?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2006 GMC Yukon per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the 1500 4.8L 8-cyl RWD costs about $4,080 a year. Across all 9 configurations the cost runs $4,080–$5,030 a year. That is a $950 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2006 GMC Yukon 100 miles?

About $27.20 per 100 miles for the 1500 4.8L 8-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $27.20 and $33.53 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2006 GMC Yukon more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The 1500 4.8L 8-cyl RWD is rated 14 city and 19 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.

How does the 2006 GMC Yukon compare with other standard SUV configurations?

The 1500 4.8L 8-cyl RWD costs about $4,080 a year to fuel, the same as the class median of $4,080, and less than 4 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 296 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2006, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2006 GMC Yukon different from the 2005 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 16 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,080. EPA lists 9 configurations for 2006 against 10 configurations for 2005. See the 2005 GMC Yukon for that year.