“Be very careful about the screens on the back of the front seats and the seat belt in the very back is unsafe. The seat belt retracts to the top of the roof and got stuck and we are not able to use it. Also screen cracked 1 week after buying the car and the part is still on backorder almost 4 months later. This is unacceptable.”
2023 GMC Yukon: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2023 GMC Yukon adds a standalone luxury grade above Denali as its main change. The rest of the lineup largely carries over, so this is a trim-change year rather than a redesign.
About the 2023 GMC Yukon
5th generation (introduced for 2021), third model year; before the 2025 exterior and interior refresh.
GMC presents the Yukon as a premium, full-size three-row SUV that combines family space with towing and four-wheel-drive capability. Its core appeal is a roomier, more upscale cabin than a basic utility vehicle, while still offering truck-based strength and a longer Yukon XL body for greater cargo room. The range stretches from practical SLE through off-road-focused AT4 to luxury-oriented Denali models.
The 2023 Yukon lineup spans the practical SLE, comfort-focused SLT, off-road-oriented AT4 and luxury-focused Denali grades. Notable features include the AT4’s low-range 4WD and skid plate, Denali’s head-up display and 14-speaker Bose audio, and the new top grade’s full-grain leather, massaging front seats and 18-speaker Bose system.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The new top luxury grade adds upgraded 4WD hardware with an electronic limited-slip differential. The existing V8 and turbo-diesel configurations otherwise continue with a 10-speed automatic.
Styling
The new top grade receives its own exterior details plus full-grain leather across all three rows and distinctive wood and metal cabin trim.
Tech
The new top grade adds 16-way massaging front seats and an 18-speaker Bose audio system with speakers in the front head restraints. A heated steering wheel becomes standard on AT4.
Structural
The new top grade receives adaptive air suspension together with Magnetic Ride Control adaptive dampers. There is no lineup-wide chassis or body redesign.
2023 GMC Yukon specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, EcoTec3, 5.3 Liter / V8, EcoTec3, 6.2 Liter | V8, EcoTec3, 5.3 Liter / 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter | V8, EcoTec3, 5.3 Liter / 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter | V8, EcoTec3, 6.2 Liter / 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter / V8, EcoTec3, 6.2 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD / 2WD | 4WD / 2WD | 4WD / 2WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel | Diesel / Gas |
| MPG City | 14–15 mpg | 15–21 mpg | 15–21 mpg | 14–21 mpg | 14–20 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 18–20 mpg | 19–27 mpg | 19–27 mpg | 18–27 mpg | 18–26 mpg |
| Horsepower | 355–420 hp | 277–355 hp | 277–355 hp | 277–420 hp | 277–420 hp |
| Torque | 383–460 lb-ft | 383–460 lb-ft | 383–460 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 7500–7700 lb | 7500–7700 lb | 7500–7700 lb | 7400–7500 lb | 7800–8000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 122.9–144.7 cu-ft | 122.9–144.7 cu-ft | 122.9–144.7 cu-ft | 122.9–144.7 cu-ft | 122.9–144.7 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 34.9–36.7 in | 34.9–36.7 in | 34.9–36.7 in | 34.9–36.7 in | 34.9–36.7 in |
| Seats | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||
| Alarm System | |||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||
| Hill Descent Control | |||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||
| Park Assist | |||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||
| 360 Camera | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Fog Lights | |||||
| LED Headlights | |||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||||
| Roof Rails | |||||
| Tow Hooks | |||||
| Premium Audio | |||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||
| Dual Power Rear Seats | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||
| Leather Seats | |||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||
| Memory Steering Wheel | |||||
| Power Folding Rear Seat | |||||
| Power Folding Third Row Seat | |||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||
| Remote Start | |||||
| Third Row Seat | |||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2023 GMC Yukon?
The biggest change is a new standalone luxury grade above Denali. It combines full-grain leather, massaging front seats and an 18-speaker Bose system with adaptive air suspension and upgraded 4WD hardware.
Is the 2023 GMC Yukon a redesign?
No, the 2023 GMC Yukon is not a redesign. It remains part of the fifth generation introduced for 2021, and the new luxury grade above Denali is the main update.
What does the new top 2023 Yukon grade add over Denali?
The new top grade adds full-grain leather across all three rows, 16-way massaging front seats, an 18-speaker Bose system, adaptive air suspension and upgraded 4WD hardware.
Did the 2023 GMC Yukon AT4 change from 2022?
Yes, but only slightly. A heated steering wheel becomes standard on the 2023 AT4, while its off-road-focused role and core equipment remain largely unchanged.
Did the 2023 GMC Yukon get new engines?
No, the 2023 Yukon did not receive a lineup-wide engine or transmission change. Its existing V8 and turbo-diesel configurations continue with a 10-speed automatic.
2023 GMC Yukon Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2023 GMC Yukon.
4.2
2023 GMC Yukon
(260 reviews)
“Not only is it extremely eye appealing, but the functionality of the vehicle. Love all the placement and easement of buttons and other vehicle functions.”
“Knowing what I know now that I've had my Denali 3 months and I was on the market for a SUV I would most definitely buy another Yukon Denali.”