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Vortec 4.8L V8

Horsepower: 295 hp @ 5600 rpm

Torque: 305 cu-ft. @ 4800 rpm


Standard on SLE 3SA 2WD models only

Vortec 6.0L V8

  • Horsepower: 366 hp @ 5500 rpm
  • Torque: 380 lb-ft. @ 4300 rpm

Includes Active Fuel Management


Active Fuel Management only available on Yukon XL 1/2-ton SLT models.

Vortec 6.0L V8

1/2 Ton Models


Horsepower: 366 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque: 380 cu-ft. @ 4300 rpm

Includes Active Fuel Management


Available on 1/2-ton models.


3/4 Ton Models


Horsepower: 352 hp @ 5400 rpm

Torque: 383 cu-ft. @ 4300 rpm


Available on 3/4-ton models

Available Vortec 8.1L V8

Horsepower: 330hp @ 4200 rpm

Torque: 450 cu-ft. @ 3200 rpm


Requires Yukon XL 3/4-ton models and Autoride Suspension package.

Vortec 5.3L V8

Horsepower: 320 hp @ 5200 rpm

Torque: 340 cu-ft. @ 4200 rpm

Includes Active Fuel Management


Standard on 2WD models, except available on SLE 3SA 2WD models

Vortec 5.3L V8

Horsepower: 320 hp @ 5200 rpm

Torque: 340 cu-ft. @ 4200 rpm

Includes Active Fuel Management


Available on 2WD models.

Vortec 5.3L V8 Flex-Fuel

Horsepower: 320 hp @ 5200 rpm

Torque: 340 cu-ft. @ 4200 rpm

Includes Active Fuel management.

E85 ethanol Flex Fuel capable vehicles are designed to run on E85 ethanol fuel, gasoline, or any blend of both fuels. So the choice is always yours. Made from U.S. grown bio-material, like corn or grain products, E85 ethanol:

  • Can reduce our dependence on oil
  • Helps reduce carbon dioxide emissions
  • Provides more horsepower than standard gasoline
  • Boosts your engine's performance

Note: Go to livegreengoyellow.com to determine whether E85 fuel is available near you.

Standard on 4WD models. Available on 2WD models.

Vortec 5.3L V8 Flex-Fuel

2WD models


Horsepower: 320 hp @ 5200 rpm

Torque: 340 cu-ft. @ 4200 rpm

Includes Active Fuel management.


Available on 2WD models.


4WD models


Horsepower: 310 hp @ 5200 rpm

Torque: 335 cu-ft. @ 4400 rpm

Includes Active Fuel management.


Standard on 4WD.


E85 ethanol Flex Fuel capable vehicles are designed to run on E85 ethanol fuel, gasoline, or any blend of both fuels. So the choice is always yours. Made from U.S. grown bio-material, like corn or grain products, E85 ethanol:

  • Can reduce our dependence on oil
  • Helps reduce carbon dioxide emissions
  • Provides more horsepower than standard gasoline
  • Boosts your engine's performance

Note: Go to livegreengoyellow.com to determine whether E85 fuel is available near you.

Vortec 6.2L V8

Horsepower: 380 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque: 417 hp @ 4400 rpm


Only available on Yukon Denali and Yukon XL Denali models.

Available Hybrid

Unique Features & Benefits:
  • Same powerful and reliable Vortec 5.3L V8 engine as the conventional gasoline truck
  • 10 percent improvement in fuel economy over the conventional gasoline pickup, resulting in reduced CO2
  • Towing and grade-climbing capability
  • All four 120-volt outlets are ground-fault protected.

Only available in the Sierra 1500.