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2019 GMC Yukon: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The main change for the 2019 GMC Yukon was the new SLT Standard Edition, which filled the gap between SLE and SLT. Otherwise, this was a quiet carryover year with no redesign or broad powertrain, safety, or infotainment update.
About the 2019 GMC Yukon
4th generation (2015-2020), fifth model year; one year before the all-new 2021 redesign.
GMC positions the Yukon as a full-size, truck-based three-row SUV that blends family space, towing strength, and a more upscale feel than its Chevrolet sibling. The core message centers on confident trailering, V8 power, flexible seating, and premium touches as you move up the range, with Yukon XL expanding cargo room for bigger families and longer trips and Denali adding the luxury-focused flagship experience.
The SLE remained the essentials-focused Yukon, with a 5.3-liter V8, an 8-inch touchscreen, smartphone integration, and three-zone climate control. SLT added more comfort features, while Denali topped the range with a 6.2-liter V8, a 10-speed automatic, an adaptive suspension, a head-up display, and wireless phone charging.
What changed, by category
Trim lineup
GMC added the SLT Standard Edition between SLE and SLT. It combined leather seating, heated front seats, adjustable pedals, a power liftgate, forward-collision warning, lane-keeping assistance, low-speed automatic braking, and a driver-alert seat.
2019 GMC Yukon specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, EcoTec3, 5.3 Liter | V8, EcoTec3, 5.3 Liter / V8, EcoTec3, 6.2 Liter | V8, EcoTec3, 6.2 Liter | V8, EcoTec3, 5.3 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd HD w/Overdrive | Automatic, 6-Spd HD w/Overdrive / Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 6-Spd HD w/Overdrive |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD / 2WD | 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 15 mpg | 14–15 mpg | 14 mpg | 15 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 22 mpg | 21–23 mpg | 23 mpg | 22 mpg |
| Horsepower | 355 hp | 355–420 hp | 420 hp | 355 hp |
| Torque | 383 lb-ft | 383–460 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 6000–6300 lb | 6000–6300 lb | 7900–8100 lb | 6000–6300 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 94.7–121.7 cu-ft | 94.7–121.7 cu-ft | 94.7–121.7 cu-ft | 94.7–121.7 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 24.8–34.5 in | 24.8–34.5 in | 24.8–34.5 in | 24.8–34.5 in |
| Seats | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||
| Alarm System | ||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Park Assist | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Fog Lights | ||||
| HID Headlights | ||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | ||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | ||||
| Roof Rails | ||||
| Tow Hooks | ||||
| Front DVD Entertainment System | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Premium Audio | ||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Subwoofer | ||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||
| Dual Power Rear Seats | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Heated Rear Seats | ||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||
| Memory Pedals | ||||
| Memory Steering Wheel | ||||
| Power Adjustable Pedals | ||||
| Power Folding Rear Seat | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
| Tilt Wheel | ||||
| Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel | ||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What was the biggest change to the 2019 GMC Yukon?
The biggest change was the addition of the SLT Standard Edition. It created a middle step between the cloth-trimmed SLE and the more fully equipped SLT.
Was the 2019 GMC Yukon redesigned?
No, the 2019 Yukon was not redesigned. It continued on the same fourth-generation platform and body introduced for 2015.
How did the 2019 Yukon SLT Standard Edition differ from the SLT?
The SLT Standard Edition provided leather seating, heated front seats, several driver-assistance features, and a power liftgate, but it lacked some SLT extras. The regular SLT added ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, heated second-row seats, push-button start, and a hands-free liftgate.
Did the 2019 GMC Yukon get new engines?
No, the engine lineup carried over. SLE and SLT-family models used a 5.3-liter V8, while Denali kept its 6.2-liter V8 and 10-speed automatic transmission.
Is the 2019 GMC Yukon meaningfully different from the 2018 model?
Only slightly. The 2019 model is mainly worth targeting over the 2018 if the SLT Standard Edition's mix of leather seating, heated front seats, and driver-assistance features fits your needs; the broader Yukon formula changed very little.
2019 GMC Yukon Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2019 GMC Yukon.
4.1
2019 GMC Yukon
(135 reviews)
“Great vehicle for all around use. Only complaint is tapping noise in 6.2 engine after it warms up.”
“Love the heads up display. Love the chrome wheels ( which initially I didn't think would be important). Splurge ... it makes you feel good!”