2010 GMC Yukon: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2010 GMC Yukon is a light-update model led by a simpler gas-engine lineup, with the 5.3-liter V8 serving as the standard engine on non-Denali 1500 models. It is not a redesign.
About the 2010 GMC Yukon
3rd generation (2007-2014), fourth model year; no redesign, light equipment update year.
The 2010 GMC Yukon is GMC’s traditional full-size SUV: a truck-based, three-row vehicle built around towing, passenger room, and long-trip comfort. GMC positions it as a more polished alternative to a basic work-focused SUV, with SLE and SLT covering family and towing needs, Denali pushing luxury and V8 power, and the Hybrid trims trying to keep full-size capability while cutting city fuel use.
The SLE is the straightforward family and utility trim, with three-row seating for up to nine, while the SLT adds leather, remote start, and more convenience features. Denali brings a 6.2-liter V8, navigation, and Bose audio, while the Hybrid models pair a 6.0-liter V8 with electric motors; the more upscale Denali Hybrid adds cooled leather front seats and a suspension designed to provide a smoother, more controlled ride.
What changed, by category
2010 GMC Yukon specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, Flex Fuel, 5.3 Liter / V8, 6.0 Liter | V8, 6.0 Liter / V8, Flex Fuel, 5.3 Liter / V8, Flex Fuel, 6.2 Liter | V8, Flex Fuel, 6.2 Liter / V8, Hybrid, 6.0 Liter | V8, Hybrid, 6.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd HD w/Overdrive | Automatic, 6-Spd HD w/Overdrive | Automatic, 6-Spd HD w/Overdrive / Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive |
| Drivetrain | 4WD / 2WD | 4WD | AWD / 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Flexible Fuel / Gas | Gas / Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel / Hybrid | Hybrid |
| MPG City | 15 mpg | 13–15 mpg | 14–21 mpg | 21 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 21 mpg | 19–21 mpg | 20–22 mpg | 22 mpg |
| Horsepower | 320–352 hp | 320–403 hp | 403 hp | |
| Torque | 335–382 lb-ft | 335–417 lb-ft | 367–417 lb-ft | 367 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 8100–9600 lb | 8100–9600 lb | 5700–8100 lb | 6000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 108.9–137.4 cu-ft | 108.9–137.4 cu-ft | 108.9–137.4 cu-ft | 108.9 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 25.6–34.9 in | 25.6–34.9 in | 25.6–34.9 in | 25.6 in |
| Seats | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Fog Lights | ||||
| LED Headlights | ||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | ||||
| Power Side Steps | ||||
| Roof Rails | ||||
| Tow Hooks | ||||
| Bluetooth | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Premium Audio | ||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||
| Subwoofer | ||||
| USB Ports | ||||
| 115V Power Outlet | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||
| Cooled Seats | ||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Heated Rear Seats | ||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||
| Memory Pedals | ||||
| Power Adjustable Pedals | ||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
| Third Row Seat | ||||
| Tilt Wheel | ||||
| Tri-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | ||||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2010 GMC Yukon redesigned?
No. The 2010 GMC Yukon continued the third-generation design introduced for 2007 and received only light lineup and equipment updates.
What changed on the 2010 GMC Yukon compared with 2009?
The 2010 Yukon received a simpler gas-engine lineup, standard front-seat side airbags and USB audio on gas models, and a standard rearview camera on the SLT. The SLE XFE and SLT XFE trims also left the lineup.
Did the 2010 GMC Yukon gain any safety equipment?
Yes. Front-seat side airbags became standard on gas Yukon and Yukon XL models, and the SLT gained a standard rearview camera.
Which GMC Yukon trims were dropped for 2010?
The SLE XFE and SLT XFE trims were dropped for 2010. The remaining non-Denali 1500 gas lineup centered on the 5.3-liter V8.
Does the 2010 GMC Yukon have a USB port?
Yes. Gas-powered 2010 Yukon and Yukon XL models gained a USB audio connection as part of the year’s equipment update.