Aluminum Radiator with Shroud for GMC Yukon (1992-1999) 5.7L

High-Efficiency 3-Row Aluminum Radiator with Shroud for 1992-1999 GMC Yukon

What it Does: Replaces factory crimped-plastic cooling assemblies with a direct-fit, high-capacity all-aluminum crossflow radiator and dual electric fan setup to maximize thermal dissipation under high-load towing and severe duty cycles.

The Stock Yukon Cooling Vulnerabilities

Factory GMT400 radiators utilize composite plastic end-tanks crimped onto thin-tube cores with elastomeric gaskets. Over years of thermal cycling, vibration, and pressure spikes, these plastic end tanks degrade, become brittle, and crack along the inlet neck and tank seams. Furthermore, stock mechanical clutch fans rob parasitic horsepower and fail to provide optimal airflow at low engine RPMs, compounding heat soak in the 5.7L V8 during slow-speed trail driving or heavy trailer hauling.

The Engineering Solution

Constructed entirely from aircraft-grade AA5052 aluminum, this radiator features a vacuum-brazed 3-row core measuring 33.98" x 16.85" x 1.73" paired with 100% precision TIG-welded end tanks for total structural integrity. Integrated dual cooling circuits manage both transmission fluid and engine oil temperatures directly within the side tanks. The included aluminum shroud houses dual 12V high-output electric fans, pulling continuous, high-CFM airflow across the entire fin matrix independently of engine speed to prevent localized thermal boiling.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• 1992-1999 GMC Yukon 5.7L V8 (34-inch wide core models only)
• Direct interchange: DPI / CU 1520, 1522, 1693, CC1520, RADS1520

The GMC Heavy-Duty Standard

Built for sustained payload hauling and trailering reliability, this cooling assembly ensures your GMT400 maintains safe operating temperatures regardless of ambient heat or sustained torque demands.