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2019 GMC Truck Yukon XL

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Yukon XL.

The 2019 GMC Yukon XL, categorized as a GMC Truck and requiring 8.0 quarts of 0W-20 engine oil, occupies a specific position within the model's production timeline. Within the complaint history spanning 2001 to 2026, this model year falls between the 2007 peak of 776 complaints and the 2025 low of 22, situating it in a period where the vehicle line had moved past its most problematic era without yet achieving the minimal complaint levels of later years.

Model year2026202220212019

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity8.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque140 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 720 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12731742. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R · 720 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP265/65R18 112TOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5; Optional: 8.5, 9, 9 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12731742
Engine air filter23349854
Spark plug12622441
Battery88864542 alt 88866309
Front wiper blades84613732
Serpentine belt12643517 alt 12658178
Thermostat12620318 alt 12674639
Cabin air filter23281440

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 8.0 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 140 ft-lbs. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6 Speed
Brake FluidDot 3
Engine Coolant Capacity17.8 qt
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity8.0 qt
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity8.0 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)31.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts140 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub188.0 Do not re-use old hub nut. ft-lbs

Ignition

Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap.037-.043 in
Spark Plug Torque15 ft-lbs
Ignition TimingNot Adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable VarianceNot Adjustable degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity2.0 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Capacity6.59 oz
Standard BCI Group Number94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance720 cca
Optional BCI Group NumberAuxiliary: 48
Optional BCI Cranking PerformanceAuxiliary: 730 cca

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum46.0 Ignition On psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum84.0 Ignition On psi
RPM46.0-84.0 Ignition On rpm

Brakes

ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079 in; Rear: 0.079 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.102; Rear: .728
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.122; Rear: .748
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationJD9: .0007, J95: .001
Maximum Rotor Runout.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9048 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 85.015 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
159 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 90°, Step 3: With Internal Hex Style Bolts: Turn 40°, Step 4: Except Internal Hex Style Bolt: Turn 60°.59 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts

159.0 ft. lbs.59 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
3With internal hex style bolts40 degrees
4Except internal hex style bolts60 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
159 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 90°, Step 3: With Internal Hex Style Bolts: Turn 40°, Step 4: Except Internal Hex Style Bolt: Turn 60°.59 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
159 ft. lbs. Step 2: 90°. Step 3: Internal Hex Style Bolts: 40°. Step 4: All others except the internal Hex Style Bolts: 60°.59 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 22.0 ft. lbs. Step 3: 45.011 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
13.6 ft. lbs.3.6 ft. lbs
27.4
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
13.6 ft. lbs.3.6 ft. lbs
27.4
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
13.6 ft. lbs.3.6 ft. lbs
27.4

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 97,500 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect)
Every 15,000 miWindshield Wiper Blade (replace)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miFuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 75,000 miHood Hinge (inspect)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
0
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
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No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V673000Seat Belts:Rear/OtherReported 26/09/2018

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Cadillac CT6, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Volt, and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. Certain second-row or third-row rear seatbelts retractor assemblies may not… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seatbelt retractors and replace them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2018. Owners may contact…

26V289000Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)Reported 07/05/2026

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel… Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 94R batteryVehicles taking 8.0 qtEngine oil filter 12731742Engine air filter 23349854Spark plug 12622441Battery 88864542

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 Yukon XL take?

8.0 qt of 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 Yukon XL have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.