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Buyer Guide · Jun 5, 2026

2010 · GMCYukon XL 1500 Denali

Asking price$0
Public guide
Asking$7,200
Mileage153,000 mi
Engine6.2L 8-Cylinder
TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd
Drivetrain4WD
BodySUV

What the data shows

This 2010 Yukon Denali is a durable platform, but 153k miles means you should closely inspect for known 6.2L issues. Budget about $9,000 for potential lifter repairs and suspension wear items in the next 20k miles. The asking price is fair if the truck passes a pre-purchase inspection.

Red flags

  • High Mileage

    153k miles, many wear items may be due for service if not already addressed

  • Active Fuel Management (AFM) System

    known for lifter failure and high oil consumption on this generation

Green flags

  • Boise Location

    low humidity and minimal road salt exposure reduce rust risk

  • 6L80 Transmission

    generally robust unit when maintained, common on this platform

What’s costing this car points

Every car starts at 10. Each problem below takes points off. Serious and expensive problems take more, and so do problems that usually show up at about the miles this car has now.

  • Active Fuel Management (AFM) Lifter Failure
    $3,000 to $5,000 to fix
    −4.5
  • Front Suspension and Steering Wear
    $800 to $1,800 to fix
    −0.6
  • Rear Air Suspension Failure (Autoride)
    $500 to $1,500 to fix
    −0.4
  • 6 smaller items
    −0.7
Fixing the top three$4,300 to $8,300
3.8/10
ReliabilityPoor

7.3 if the top three turn out fine. Ask the seller for repair records.

Deal0.0
9 open issues
Critical
01
Major
06
Caution
02

Cross-referenced 1 citation across 9 findings, including 2 manufacturer records (recalls and service bulletins) and 3 owner-report sources.

9 Findings9 open, 1 critical

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