GMC Brand Among Top 5 In The Industry

GMC is certainly turning heads now that a 2016 J.D. Power and Associates study centered around vehicle dependability found that the GMC brand was racing to the top of the list. This is their third year topping the dependability category, making GMC number 5 on the list of top vehicles for durability over time. The GMC Sierra is the most powerful pick up truck on the market, but the Yukon has all the momentum.

Crossover Giant

Most of GMC’s success is attributed to their powerhouse crossover vehicle, the Yukon. The 2016 US News and World Report awarded the new Yukon best large SUV for families. The GMC Yukon also scored highest in its category in the JD Power study on vehicle dependability. The Yukon won 2014, 2015 and again in 2016.

Let’s take a closer look at the 2016 Yukon. It’s available in four model trims: the base model Yukon, the Yukon XL, the Yukon Denali and Yukon XL Denali. The Denali package is a premium offering from GMC that includes a number of luxurious interior features as well as enhanced tech features like power lift gates and keyless entry systems.

Technology and connectivity are a focal point on all Yukon models. One of the greatest features is the Wi-Fi Hotspot available through OnStar. Some crossovers and SUVs try to bring you closer to the internet, but the Yukon brings the world wide web right to your driver’s seat. The 8-inch center screen is designed to function much like your smart phone with access to the web, your social media accounts and favorite music outlets.

Safety and Security Features

GMC trucks and SUVs are well-known for their power and durability. Yet its a host of advanced security features that are really the dark horse in GMC’s brand arsenal. For example, the new 2016 Yukon SLT has Forward Collision, rear and Blind Spot Alerts. The advanced security package has a number of onboard sensors that help prevent illegal towing and can automatically alert the authorities in case of emergency. The new Sierra 1500 also has an automatic alert package that includes Lane Keep Assist to keep you from drifting and a vibrating Safety Alert Seat which gently gives you a nudge if you’re falling asleep on that long highway haul.

GMC vehicles are time-tested and celebrated for their dependability. They’re one of the top five brands in the industry. If you want to take a closer look at the GMC lineup of vehicles, then visit your local GMC dealer. You can get behind the wheel and test drive a 2016 Yukon today.