Model year guide

2013 GMC Yukon XL

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2013 GMC Yukon XL is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 162 on record.

2013 GMC Yukon XL at a glance

Safety recalls4
Combined15 mpg
Typical price$27,538

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2013 GMC Yukon XL recalls 4

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #21V054000 · 05/02/2021

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone A." Additionally GM is recalling certain 2011-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Ch…

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notific…

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #21V053000 · 05/02/2021

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, G…

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 24, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notifi…

Steering:column Locking:anti-theft Device NHTSA Campaign #13V001000 · 02/01/2013

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Express, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, and Tahoe; and GMC Savana, Sierra HD, Sierra LD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles, manufactured between November 7, 2012, through December 18, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 1…

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected vehicles and replace the steering column as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 21, 2013. Chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438. Cadillac owners may call 1-866-982-2339. GMC owners may call 1-866-996-9463.

Electrical System NHTSA Campaign #14V614000 · 01/10/2014

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM’s number for …

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2013 GMC Yukon XL MPG & running costs

Combined15 mpg
City13 mpg
Highway18 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,275

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2013 GMC Yukon XL worth?

Low
$23,250
Typical price
$27,538
High
$38,800

From 160 comparable 2013 GMC Yukon XL listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2013 GMC Yukon XL costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$21,375
Depreciation (5 yrs)$12,150
Total$33,525
Per mile$0.45

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($27,538) with the same model 5 model-years older ($15,367), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2013 GMC Yukon XL trims & engines on record

Trims
SLT 1500 · Denali · XL SLT · SLE 1500 · Denali XL
Engines
5.3L 8-cyl · 6.2L 8-cyl

2013 GMC Yukon XL vehicles on record

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2013 GMC Yukon XL — frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 GMC Yukon XL have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2013 GMC Yukon XL. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2013 GMC Yukon XL get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2013 GMC Yukon XL at about 15 mpg combined (13 city / 18 highway).

How much is a 2013 GMC Yukon XL worth?

Comparable 2013 GMC Yukon XL listings run roughly $23,250–$38,800, typically around $27,538 (from 160 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.