GMC Yukon 1999-2006 Photos, engines & full specs

In 1999, GMC introduced the second generation for the Yukon and its sibling Chevrolet Tahoe and brought important upgrades.

With an increasing demand for the full-size SUVs on the market, GMC charged with full power to get more sales than anyone else and the Yukon/Tahoe brothers got a lot of attention. The carmaker already conquered half of that segment, but Ford and Chrysler were ready to launch their products.

The Yukon was the stylish, more luxurious brother of the Tahoe. It wasn't Cadillac-grade luxurious, but it certainly was above the workhorse Chevrolet. Its dual headlight system with rounded edges and the wide and black grille that sported the red letters of the GMC badge made good impression. It was shorter, narrower, and with a shorter wheelbase than its predecessor, and as a result, it shaved some weight. In the back, the customers could choose between a traditional tailgate with a flip-up window or a pair of side-hinged cargo-doors (fridge-doors).

Despite offering a shorter wheelbase, the 2000 Yukon offered a bigger interior space. A nine-seat was offered as an option with adequate room for the third-row passengers. At the front, the customers could choose between bucket seats or a bench with an integrated child seat in the middle. GMC priced-it just below the recently introduced Cadillac Escalade. I

Under the hood, GMC installed the 4.8-liter V-8 engine on the standard version. The full-option model featured a 6.0-liter V-8 engine. They were paired to a four-speed automatic transmission.