Base Price: $36,245
Price as Tested: $50,945
Why We Drove It: Aside from receiving exceptionally high marks in safety from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the GMC Yukon also ranks among the top of its class in initial quality.


In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 GMC Yukon, the people that actually own and drive one told us:


"The Yukon is very comfortable to drive and ride in. [The seats are] comfortable, supportive and roomy."


"It has
responsiveness, smooth shifting, and great acceleration."


"The performance is incredible and the comfort is outstanding."


"Versatile, [a] good hauler, and it's [a] comfortable ride for trips."


"Powerful and smooth engine and transmission."


"Quiet interior, outside noise is very minimal."


"I love all that horsepower. Awesome motor!"


"The interior styling looks rich and luxurious."


"It handles great and I feel very safe."


"The ride on the highway feels like you are floating."


"The audio, entertainment, and navigation systems are wonderful."


Top 3 Things Owners Like About the GMC Yukon:
1. Appearance of navigation display
2. How well interior colors/materials are coordinated
3. How well exterior and interior colors are coordinated


Top 3 Owner-Reported Problems with the GMC Yukon:
1. Navigation System   Wrong directions/Poor location
2. Excessive fuel consumption
3. Excessive wind noise