2016 GMC Yukon problems and complaints
Owners have filed 270 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 GMC Yukon. The most-reported areas: Exterior Lighting (104), Service Brakes (55), Electrical System (53).
Key takeaways
- 270 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 104 | 39% |
| Service Brakes | 55 | 20% |
| Electrical System | 53 | 20% |
| Power Train | 36 | 13% |
| Engine | 34 | 13% |
| Unknown Or Other | 32 | 12% |
| Steering | 10 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 | 3% |
| Suspension | 7 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 2% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 2% |
| Structure | 5 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 GMC Yukon SUV RWD | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2016 GMC Yukon SUV 4WD | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-10-08
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle was shaking violently. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact continued driving at a reduced speed. The vehicle was take...
Service Brakes - filed 2026-09-30
Abs system is not functioning properly, codes are being thrown for multiple things such as cylinder 2, which all spark plugs and coils and spark lines were fixed, then it ran for one day and threw a different code of cylinder 6 misfire with the abs and stailitrx system not functioning correctly. Several parts have been...
Power Train - filed 2026-09-27
Issues with the 8L90 transmission. The shuddering and hesitation has gotten very bad and having to look into options to repair or replace the transmission
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.