GMC YUKON - BROCHURE 2011 User manual

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2011 GMC yukon
2011 YUKON
AT GMC, MORE IS WHAT WE DO. OUR DEDICATION TO ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE
LEADS US TO CONSTANTLY EXAMINE AND REFINE THE IDEAS THAT HELP GIVE YOU
MORE CAPABILITY, POWER AND CONTROL.
FOR 2011, WE ARE PROUD TO INTRODUCE THE REDESIGNED GMC SIERRA HD,
INCLUDING THE FIRST-EVER DENALI HD, OUR STRONGEST, SMARTEST AND MOST
POWERFUL SIERRA PICKUPS EVER, AS WELL AS THE FIRST-EVER GMC ACADIA DENALI.
THESE NEW VEHICLES JOIN THE LEGENDARY GMC SIERRA AND YUKON THAT OFFER
THE WIDEST ARRAY OF FULL-SIZE HYBRIDS AVAILABLE, AND THE GMC TERRAIN,
WITH BEST-IN-CLASS HIGHWAY FUEL ECONOMY.1
TOGETHER, THEY SHOW HOW EXPERIENCE AND INNOVATION CAN OVERCOME
COMPROMISE. IT’S WHY WE NEVER SAY NEVER.
GMC. WE ARE PROFESSIONAL GRADE.
11GMCYUKRC-25
1EPA-estimated mpg 32 hwy. Based on 2010 GM Compact SUV-Crossover segment.

2 0 1 1 G M C Y U K O N
GMC YUKON IS THE NO-EXCUSES FULL-SIZE SUV
ENGINEERED FOR THOSE WHO REFUSE TO SACRIFICE
CAPABILITY FOR REFINEMENT OR CAPACITY FOR
EFFICIENCY. THIS UNCOMPROMISING APPROACH
GIVES YUKON DENALI THE MOST POWER IN ITS CLASS.
IT’S WHY YUKON HYBRID IS THE FIRST FULL-SIZE
SUV WITH A TWO-MODE HYBRID SYSTEM FOR THE
BEST FUEL ECONOMY IN ITS CLASS.
1IT’S ALSO WHY
YUKON XL OFFERS NINE-PASSENGER SEATING AND
CARGO CAPACITY UNMATCHED BY ANY COMPETITOR.
TOGETHER, THESE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND MORE MAKE
YUKON THE BENCHMARK FOR THE FULL-SIZE SUV AND
EXEMPLIFY WHY OUR ENGINEERS NEVER SAY NEVER.
GMC. WE ARE PROFESSIONAL GRADE.
1
EPA-est. mpg 20 city/23 hwy. Based on GM Large Utility segment.
Cert no. XXX-XXX-XXXX
COMMITMENT PLUS
From the owner orientation— and full tank of gas— you receive when you take possession of your Yukon
to the 24-Hour Roadside Assistance, Courtesy Transportation and Travel Benefits, Commitment Plus is a
portfolio of owner privileges that lasts throughout your warranty. For expert product information, Roadside
Assistance or other services, call 1-800-GMC-8782.
TRAVEL BENEFITS AND ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Available around the clock: trip routing service, a program for
reimbursement for trip interruption due to necessary warranty repairs, towing, flat tire change, jump-starts
and more for 5 years or 100,000 miles (whichever comes first).
COURTESY TRANSPORTATION Available at participating dealers: shuttle service, reimbursement of certain
public transportation or fuel expenses for overnight warranty repairs, and courtesy rental for overnight work
repairs. See your dealer for details.
GMC OWNER CENTER A complimentary, one-stop resource to enhance your GMC ownership experience.
It’s easy to sign up. Just go to gm.com/gmownercenter/gmc.
BEST COVERAGE IN AMERICA Yukon offers the best coverage in America. That means you get all the benefits
of Commitment Plus, including Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation. In addition, you get a new
level of confidence with GM’s 5-Year/100,000-Mile Transferable Powertrain Limited Warranty. Whichever
comes first. See GMC dealer for details.
A NOTE ON CHILD SAFETY Always use safety belts and the correct restraint for your child’s age and size. Even
in vehicles equipped with the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear
seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front
seat of any vehicle equipped with a passenger air bag. See the Owner’s Manual and child safety seat
instructions for more safety information.
TRAILERING AND OFF-ROAD INFORMATION Please carefully review the Owner’s Manual for important safety
information about trailering or off-road driving in your vehicle.
IMPORTANT WORDS ABOUT THIS CATALOG We have tried to make this catalog comprehensive and factual. We
reserve the right, however, to make changes at any time, without notice, in prices, colors, materials, equipment,
specifications, models and availability. Specifications, dimensions, measurements, ratings and other numbers in
this catalog and other printed materials provided at the dealership or affixed to vehicles are approximates based
upon design and engineering drawings and prototypes and laboratory tests. Your vehicle may differ due to
variations in manufacture and equipment. Since some information may have been updated since the time of
printing, please check with your GMC dealer for complete details. GMC reserves the right to lengthen or shorten
the model year for any product for any reason, or to start and end model years at different times.
ENGINES GMC products are equipped with engines produced by GM Powertrain or other suppliers to GM
worldwide. The engines in GMC products may also be used in other GM makes and models.
FLEET ORDERS Some standard content may be deleted with fleet orders. See dealer for details.
GMC.COM See more of Yukon on our Web site: gmc.com/yukon. More photos and information; hot links to related
subjects; convenient dealer locator; pricing guide, spec out your own vehicle. Or call 1-800-GMC-8782.
AN IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT ALTERATIONS AND WARRANTIES Installations or alterations to the original equipment
vehicle (or chassis) as distributed by General Motors are not covered by the General Motors New-Vehicle Limited
Warranty. The special body company, assembler, equipment installer or upfitter is solely responsible for
warranties on the body or equipment and any alterations (or any effect of the alterations) to any of the parts,
components, systems or assemblies installed by GM. General Motors is not responsible for the safety or quality
of design features, materials or workmanship of any alterations by such suppliers.
NEW-VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY All GMC light-duty vehicles come with a fully transferable, no-deductible
5-year/100,000-mile (whichever comes first) Powertrain Limited Warranty. GM vehicles registered in the U.S.A.
are also covered for 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first). Coverage includes tires and towing to your
nearest GMC dealership. Repairs will be made to correct any vehicle defect and most warranty repairs will be
made at no charge. In addition, rust-through corrosion will be covered for 6 years or 100,000 miles (whichever
comes first). See dealer for details.
HYBRID WARRANTY In addition to the transferable GMC 3-year/36,000-mile (whichever comes first) New-Vehicle
Limited Warranty and the 5-year/100,000-mile (whichever comes first) Powertrain Limited Warranty, GM will also
warrant certain hybrid components on Yukon Hybrid models for 8 years/100,000 miles (whichever comes first). No
deductibles are associated with the Yukon Hybrid limited warranty, which is transferable to any subsequent persons
assuming ownership of the vehicle during the 8-year/100,000-mile warranty period. See your GMC dealer for details.
ASSEMBLY GMC vehicles and their components are assembled or produced by different operating units of
General Motors, its subsidiaries or suppliers to GM worldwide. We sometimes find it necessary to produce
GMC vehicles with different or differently sourced components than originally scheduled. Since some options
may be unavailable when your vehicle is assembled, we suggest that you verify that your vehicle includes the
equipment you ordered or, if there are changes, that they are acceptable to you.
GMMOBILITY.COM (1-800-323-9935) GM Mobility offers financial assistance for eligible adaptive equipment to
make automotive travel easier for persons with disabilities or special transportation needs. To learn more about
special GM Mobility offers, visit gmmobility.com.
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IMPORTANT WORDS/ YUKON
ONSTAR
OnStar is a core asset of your Yukon. Benefiting from more than a decade of innovative
development, it is both a highly advanced technology—fully integrated within the vehicle—
and a warm human service. Standard on all Yukon models are six months of the OnStar Directions
& Connections plan, including the convenience of Hands-Free Calling. It also includes Automatic
Crash Response (see page 18), Stolen Vehicle Assistance, link to Emergency Services, Roadside
Assistance, Remote Door Unlock, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Crisis Assist and Remote Horn and Lights.
OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS satellite
signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing
emergency service providers. Visit onstar.com for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Services
vary with conditions.
HANDS-FREE CALLING
OnStar Hands-Free Calling capability is built into your OnStar-equipped Yukon. It’s there when your
cell phone is unavailable, its battery is low, you can’t reach it easily or you left it home or in the office.
Your Hands-Free Calling system is the right choice whenever you need an easy way to make and receive
calls—at the touch of the phone icon on the rearview mirror or the steering-wheel-mounted controls shown
on page 6. Voice-activated dialing is convenient because you don’t have to dial when you are at the
wheel. And Hands-Free Calling is reliable because it’s specially designed for better reception and fewer
dropped calls in areas of limited cellular reception. You are invited to experience the benefits yourself
with 30 Hands-Free Calling minutes—on OnStar—during the first two months you drive your Yukon,
with no strings attached.
ONSTAR TURN-BY-TURN NAVIGATION
Standard on all Yukon, Denali and Yukon Hybrid models are six months of the OnStar Directions &
Connections plan that adds innovative, easy-to-use Turn-by-Turn Navigation plus Information and
Convenience Services and Driving Directions. With Turn-by-Turn Navigation, you simply tell the OnStar
Advisor your intended destination, and directions will automatically be sent to your Yukon. If you drive
off-course, the system can reroute you to your intended destination. An automated voice then guides you
turn-by-turn until you arrive at your destination. Turn-by-Turn Navigation is further enhanced with eNAV,
allowing you to send GoogleTM Maps®and MapQuest®destinations directly to your vehicle. No need to print
out directions; just call them up with simple voice commands.
XM RADIO
XM Radio1is standard with 3 trial months of service on all Yukon models (3 years on
Hybrid models). XM turns your drive on with commercial-free music channels from virtually every genre,
artist-dedicated channels, live performances and more. Tune in to live play-by-play from the biggest sports,
exclusive entertainment from top personalities, compelling talk, hilarious comedy, world-class news, local
traffic and weather and family-friendly programming. Everything worth listening to is now on XM. Visit
xmradio.com for details.
XM NAVTRAFFIC
Included with the available Touch-Screen Navigation System, 3 trial months of XM
NavTraffic2enhances Yukon’s GPS navigation system by showing real-time traffic data—
while you’re driving. Available in over 80 markets, XM NavTraffic displays construction, road closures and
accidents so that you can get to your destination faster, plus average traffic speed and estimated drive time
in select markets. For more information, visit xmradio.com/navtraffic. (Three years of XM NavTraffic are
standard on all Yukon Hybrid models.)
GOODWRENCH SERVICE
To help your Yukon live up to its performance promise, GMC
Goodwrench Service — found exclusively at your GMC dealer —is there. With all the engineering
excellence in Yukon, GM-trained Goodwrench technicians have the expertise to care for all of it.
1XM Radio requires a subscription, sold separately by XM after the first 90 days. XM Radio U.S. service only available in the 48 contiguous United States and
the District of Columbia. For more information, visit xmradio.com.
2
Required XM Radio and NavTraffic monthly subscriptions sold separately by XM after trial period. XM NavTraffic only available in select markets. For more
information, visit xmradio.com/navtraffic.
IMPORTANT WORDS/ YUKON
OUR ENGINEERING ACCOMPLISHMENTS
YUKON DENALI HYBRID
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YUKON DENALI HYBRID IN ONYX BLACK (L)
YUKON HYBRID IN PURE SILVER METALLIC (R)
BOTH SHOWN WITH AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT
ARE LEADING TO THE FUTURE.
YUKON HYBRID

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HYBRID TECHNOLOGY
THE MOST SCIENCE IN ITS CLASS.
Yukon Hybrid is the first full-size SUV to offer two-mode hybrid drive. Together with Yukon Denali Hybrid,
they use the breakthrough technology of the Power Control Management System that seamlessly
transitions between fuel and electric power. The result is a 33 percent improvement in EPA-estimated
fuel economy during city driving over the non-hybrid model.
1Just as impressive is the 6200-lb
trailering capacity,
2along with undiminished interior cargo volume and passenger seating capacity.
1EPA-estimated city mpg—Yukon Hybrid
20 compared to 15 non-Hybrid Yukon
with standard 5.3L V-8. 2Maximum
trailer weight ratings are calculated
assuming a base vehicle, except for any
option(s) necessary to achieve the rating,
plus driver. The weight of other optional
equipment, passengers and cargo will
reduce the maximum trailer weight your
vehicle can tow. See your GMC dealer for
additional details. 3Based on 2010 GM
Large Utility segment.
V A R I A B L E V A LV E
TIMING (VVT)
To give you maximum
power over the widest
range of engine speeds,
VVT changes the engine’s
performance profile to
match the driving situa-
tion. In city driving, VVT
gives you a smooth idle
and quick response at
low speeds. On the open
road, VVT changes your
engine to a bold, high-
performance V-8 with
horsepower to spare.
NiMH BATTERY POWER
Yukon Hybrid packs a
lot of power in a small
space, thanks to its 300-
volt Nickel-Metal Hydride
(NiMH) battery pack. Its
technology stores power
so efficiently that the
complete battery pack
fits under the second-row
seat between the strong
steel frame rails, leaving
your passenger and cargo
volume unaffected.
6.0L V-8 VVT WITH ACTIVE
FUEL MANAGEMENT (AFM)
POWERTRAIN CONTROLLER
At low speeds and light loads, Yukon Hybrid can reduce fuel consumption by shutting off the engine
and operating on electric power alone. It can also run on engine power alone, or a combination of both
gas and electric. In the city, this technology offers an EPA-estimated 20 mpg, the best in its class.3
FIGURE 1: THE FIRST FULL-SIZE HYBRID SUV
With the advanced technology of Active Fuel Management (see below) at highway speeds, Yukon can
use its 6.0L V-8 VVT engine in either V-4 or V-8 operation—sometimes with an extra boost of electric
power—as conditions warrant. Full V-8 power is available for trailer towing, passing or pulling on a
long, steep grade. In other words, you have all the power you need, when you need it, while still main-
taining excellent fuel economy—an EPA-estimated 23 mpg on the highway.
REGENERATIVE BRAKING
During normal stops, regenerative braking uses the motors in the hybrid transmission as generators
to decelerate the vehicle by applying resistance in the motors rather than brake friction. At the same
time, the motors are capturing that energy as electricity in the 300-volt battery pack, electricity
that is available for the next acceleration cycle.
ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT (AFM)
In situations where extra power isn’t needed, such as cruising at highway speeds, AFM deactivates
four of the eight cylinders to become a V-4. For passing, trailering or hilly terrain, pressing the
accelerator can reactivate all eight cylinders in milliseconds. For even greater power when necessary,
the electric drive system can automatically engage for extra torque.

YUKON HYBRID IN PURE SILVER METALLIC SHOWN WITH AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT
ELECTRONICALLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION
WITH INTEGRAL ELECTRONIC MOTORS
300-VOLT NICKEL-METAL
HYDRIDE BATTERY
REGENERATING BRAKING
POWER FLOW

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VORTEC 5.3L V-8 VVT ENGINE
ENGINEERED TO EXCEL.
The Vortec V-8 engine family is designed to deliver power without compromise. Each engine uses
premium materials and advanced technology that give you impressive overall refinement and
efficiency.1In fact, when Yukon is equipped with the 5.3L V-8 VVT, it offers an EPA-estimated
highway mpg rating of 21, better than any competitor in its class.2
VORTEC V-8 POWER/6-SPEED AUTO
FIGURE 2: POWER WITHOUT SACRIFICE TO ECONOMY
6-SPEED AUTOMATIC
All 5.3L and 6.2L Yukon
models are equipped with
a 6-speed automatic trans-
mission engineered to ex-
tract optimum performance
from the Vortec engine.
Standard with all 6-speed
automatics is Driver Shift
Control (DSC), which lets
you manually shift gears
to suit driving conditions.
Shift to the “M” position
and DSC will also allow you
to shift gears up and down
with the +/- tap shift selec-
tor. All Yukon models also
feature Tow/Haul mode and
automatic Grade Braking
(see page 14 for details).
E85 FLEXFUEL
CAPABILITY
To reduce emissions and
give you more choices when
you fill up, all Yukon mod-
els except Yukon ¾-ton,
Yukon Hybrid and Yukon
Denali Hybrid are FlexFuel
capable. This means they
can use E85 ethanol,4a
blend of 85 percent ethanol
produced from mostly do-
mestic renewable resources,
and 15 percent regular
unleaded gasoline. E85’s
high-octane rating can also
help improve your engine
performance, increasing
both power and torque.
At 403 horsepower and 417 lb-ft of torque, the Vortec 6.2L V-8 VVT engine that is standard in Yukon
Denali and Yukon XL Denali offers the most horsepower and torque in its class. Thanks to this
engine’s uncompromised engineering, its bold acceleration and passing capability are also matched
with a smooth idle and progressive low-speed response rarely found in V-8s of similar performance.
ONSTAR VEHICLE DIAGNOSTICS (OVD)
To keep your engine performing at its best, you can monitor its operation and many of your Yukon’s
other vital functions with OnStar3Vehicle Diagnostics (OVD). With OVD, your vehicle can run
through a series of checks for your engine, transmission, antilock brakes and more, then e-mail
you a summary of the results every month. If you choose, you can press the OnStar button and
ask your Advisor to perform a complete system check as you drive.
FIGURE 3: RESPONSE AT ANY SPEED
To give you immediate acceleration with strong reserve response at almost any speed, the standard
Vortec 5.3L V-8 VVT with Active Fuel Management (AFM) is tuned to deliver its power across a wide
RPM range. This engine also offers the best highway fuel economy of any conventional gas V-8 in
its class, an EPA-estimated 21 mpg hwy.
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EPA-estimated city/hwy mpg: Yukon with Vortec 5.3L V-8, 15/21; Yukon XL with Vortec 5.3L V-8, 15/21; Yukon Hybrid with Vortec 6.0L V-8, 20/23; Yukon
Denali with Vortec 6.2L V-8, 14/18. 2Based on 2010 GM Large Utility segment. 3Visit onstar.com for details and system limitations. 4E85 is 85
percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline. Visit gm.com/e85 to see if there is an E85 station near you.

YUKON DENALI HYBRID IN ONYX BLACK SHOWN WITH AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT

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YUKON DENALI INTERIOR
THE INSIDE CONNECTION.
In a world that is increasingly defined by communication technology, staying
connected is vital to everything you do. To this goal, Yukon Denali is
engineered to keep you safely in touch, informed and on the right path to
your destination.
For a surround-sound experience from stereo CD recordings, just press play.
The Denali’s standard 10-speaker Bose Centerpoint surround sound system
uses digital amplification to make music sound full, detailed and free of
distortion. SurroundStage™signal processing circuitry puts you in the center
of the performance, while Bose AudioPilot®noise-compensation technology
continuously monitors ambient cabin noise and adjusts continually to hold
the sound at a consistent level without resetting the volume controls.
STANDARD ON DENALI: DVD TOUCH-SCREEN NAVIGATION
The DVD-based Touch-Screen Navigation System1combines superb audio
performance with mapping capabilities from a variety of sources. Featuring a
6.5-inch diagonal display with touch-screen control, it allows you to choose
either 2-D or 3-D views. This advanced system can also incorporate driving
directions from OnStar Directions & Connections. Included with the system
is a 3-month trial subscription to XM NavTraffic (3 years standard on Yukon
Hybrid and Yukon Denali Hybrid).
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CONNECT WITH BLUETOOTH®A N D U S B
Yukon makes it easy to stay in the touch thanks to built-in Bluetooth technol-
ogy. Simply activate your Bluetooth-enabled phone, and you can synchronize
its functions with the vehicle’s built-in hands-free calling system.
3You can
also monitor and operate MP3 music players with the audio system controls
by using the built-in USB connection.4
FIGURE 4: BOSE®CENTERPOINT®SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM
HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT
Every Yukon has a six-month trial
subscription to OnStar5Directions
& Connections plan, which
includes Turn-By-Turn Navigation.
Just push the OnStar button to
tell the Advisor where you want
to go, and turn-by-turn directions
are downloaded to your vehicle.
OnStar eNav lets you plan desti-
nations on Mapquest.com and
GoogleTM Maps®and store them in
your vehicle so you can call them
up with a simple voice command.
OnStar Destination Download lets
you contact your Advisor and
then download directions to
your screen-based navigation
system. OnStar can even use GPS
technology to locate your vehicle
if you report it stolen, and help
police recover it quickly.5
TRI-ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL
Yukon takes an uncompromised
approach to individual comfort.
Tri-zone climate control is
standard in all models to give
the driver, front-seat passenger
and second-row occupants the
option of their own individual
temperature adjustments.
1
Map coverage for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands avail-
able on separate disc. Coverage not available for portions
of Canada. 2Required XM Radio and XM NavTraffic
monthly subscriptions sold separately by XM after the trial
period. XM NavTraffic only available in select markets.
For more information, visit xmradio.com/navtraffic. 3Go
to gm.com/bluetooth to find out which Bluetooth phones
are compatible with the vehicle. 4Not compatible with all
devices. 5Go to onstar.com for coverage maps, details
and system limitations. Services vary with conditions.