Key Programming: GMC Yukon XL 2017-2020
GMC Yukon XL 2017-2020 Key Programming Procedure
The following are the key programming procedures for GMC Yukon XL for the year 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.
Programming with Two (2) Recognized Keys (Key Vehicles Only)
Up to eight (8) keys can be programmed to the vehicle.
TO PROGRAM A NEW KEY:
1. Insert the original, already programmed key in the ignition and turn the key to the ON/RUN position.
2. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF, and remove the key.
3. Quickly, within five (5) seconds, insert the second original already programmed key in the ignition turn the key to the ON/RUN position.
4. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF, and remove key.
5. Insert the new key to be programmed and turn it to the ON/RUN position within five (5) seconds. The security light will turn off once the key has been programmed.
6. Repeat steps 1-5 if additional keys are to be programmed.
If a key is lost or damaged, see your dealer to have a new key made.
PROGRAMMING WITHOUT TWO (2) RECOGNIZED KEYS (KEY VEHICLES ONLY)
Program a new key to the vehicle when a recognizable key is not available. Canadian regulations require that Canadian owners see their dealer.
If two (2) currently recognized keys are not available, follow this procedure to program the first key.
This procedure will take approximately 30 minutes to complete for the first key. The vehicle must be off and all of the keys must be with
1. Insert the new vehicle key into the ignition.
2. Turn to ON/RUN. The security light will come on.
3. Wait 10 minutes until the security light turns off.
4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.
5. Repeat steps 2-4 two more times. After the third time, turn to ON/RUN; the key is learned and all previously known keys will no longer work the vehicle.
6. To learn the second key, turn to OFF and insert the second key to be learned and rotate to ON/RUN.
After two keys are learned, the remaining keys can be learned by following the procedure in “Programming with Two (2) Recognized Keys (Key Vehicles Only).”
About GMC Yukon XL
The 2020 GMC Yukon is a full-size SUV that is mechanically identical to the Chevy Tahoe, just as the Yukon XL is mechanically identical to the Chevy Suburban. Choosing between these corporate rivals may be based on design preferences or proximity to a dealership, but GMC variations tend to be a little more upmarket. This is mirrored in the pricing. Ascend to the Denali trim level, and the Yukon can compete with the true luxury Cadillac Escalade.
For the time being, the Yukon is a classic truck-based, body-on-frame SUV with great towing capability, some serious off-road moves, and the capacity to carry significant weight inside its cabin. The Yukon XL comfortably seats eight adults and their belongings.
The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2-(rear)-wheel-drive 2020 GMC Yukon SLE is $49,600. Add the $1,295 destination fee for a total of $50,895 without options. Most buyers should budget several thousand dollars more.
Thee 2020 Yukon SLT, for example, starts at $56,095. Four-wheel drive costs an extra $3,000, while the XL model costs an extra $2,700. The price of a fully outfitted Yukon Denali XL with 4-wheel drive is $73,695. With a few possibilities, it’s possible to spend $80,000 or more. That’s approaching Cadillac Escalade territory.
The Yukon lineup is slightly more expensive than the Tahoe lineup. It is also more expensive than the Toyota Sequoia and Nissan Armada. Check out the KBB.com Fair Purchase Price to see what other people in your region are paying for a new Yukon. The resale prices are predicted to be among the highest in their category.
Despite its traditional design, the 2020 Yukon’s riding quality is unmistakably modern. This is a large, robust SUV with good road manners but the feeling that it might pound a difficult road into submission. The optional adaptive suspension improves ride comfort by constantly monitoring and adapting to smooth out bumps.
The Yukon, on the other hand, can pull over 8,000 pounds and go off-road. Its basic 5.3-liter V8 engine is incredibly powerful. We’ve used it to tow trailers and RVs, climb hills, and swoop down highways. It’s mated to a perfectly acceptable 6-speed automatic transmission.
The considerably more powerful 6.2-liter V8 is standard in the Yukon Denali and can be purchased with the Graphite Performance Edition package in the SLT trim. This engine is linked to a 10-speed automatic transmission.
The optional 4-wheel-drive system is likewise reassuringly traditional, with a 2-speed transfer case providing adequate low-range gearing.
