2011 GMC Yukon: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2011 GMC Yukon is mostly a carryover, with the main updates limited to the Hybrid models: a newer OnStar system and redesigned second-row head restraints. The SLT also makes navigation standard, but there is no redesign or broader update.
About the 2011 GMC Yukon
3rd generation (2007-2014), late-cycle year before the 2015 redesign.
GMC marketed the Yukon as a "no-excuses" full-size SUV: a big three-row vehicle that tries to balance towing strength, passenger room, cargo flexibility, and a more upscale feel than a Chevrolet Tahoe. Across the range, the core appeal is body-on-frame utility, strong trailer capability, and space for large families or gear-heavy trips, with Denali adding more luxury and the Hybrid models adding better city fuel economy without giving up full-size SUV usefulness.
The 2011 Yukon lineup ranges from the utility-focused SLE to the leather-equipped SLT and more powerful, more luxurious Denali. The Hybrid models pair a 6.0-liter V8 hybrid system with regenerative braking and a touchscreen power-flow display, while the Denali adds a 6.2-liter V8, heated and cooled front seats, and upgraded Bose audio.
What changed, by category
2011 GMC Yukon specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, Flex Fuel, 5.3 Liter / V8, 6.0 Liter | V8, Flex Fuel, 5.3 Liter / V8, 6.0 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 | 2WD / 4WD | 4WD | AWD / 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Flexible Fuel / Gas | Flexible Fuel / Gas | Flexible Fuel / Hybrid | Hybrid |
| MPG City | 10–15 mpg | 10–15 mpg | 14–20 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 16–21 mpg | 16–21 mpg | 18–23 mpg | 23 mpg |
| Horsepower | 320–352 hp | 320–352 hp | 403 hp | |
| Torque | 335–382 lb-ft | 335–382 lb-ft | 367–417 lb-ft | 367 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 8100–9600 lb | 8100–9600 lb | 5700–8100 lb | 5900 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 | 8–9 | 8 | 7–8 | 8 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Fog Lights | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| USB Ports | ||||
| 115V Power Outlet | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||
| Cooled 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 | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
| Third Row Seat | ||||
| Tilt Wheel | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2011 GMC Yukon compared with the 2010 model?
The main changes are limited equipment updates. Hybrid and Denali Hybrid receive OnStar 9.0 and redesigned second-row head restraints, while navigation becomes standard on SLT; the rest of the Yukon lineup is largely unchanged.
Was the 2011 GMC Yukon redesigned?
No, the 2011 GMC Yukon was not redesigned. It remains part of the third generation introduced for 2007, with no major styling, structural, or lineup-wide mechanical update for 2011.
Did every 2011 GMC Yukon receive the new OnStar system and redesigned rear head restraints?
No, those updates apply only to the 2011 Yukon Hybrid and Denali Hybrid. The regular SLE, SLT, and Denali models otherwise carry over without those specific changes.
Was navigation standard on the 2011 GMC Yukon SLT?
Yes, navigation is standard on the 2011 Yukon SLT. It had been optional for the 2010 model year.
Did the 2011 GMC Yukon receive new engines or transmissions?
No, the 2011 Yukon carries over its regular V8 and two-mode hybrid powertrains. There is no confirmed lineup-wide engine or transmission change for this model year.