2016 GMC Yukon problems and complaints
Owners have filed 267 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 GMC Yukon. The most-reported areas: Exterior Lighting (104), Service Brakes (54), Electrical System (53).
Key takeaways
- 267 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 | 54 | 20% |
| Electrical System | 53 | 20% |
| Engine | 34 | 13% |
| Power Train | 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.
Engine - filed 2026-09-10
The car lost all engine power on the interstate of I10. Leaving me without power, barely able to get to the side of the road. Warning only when lost engine power on the highway. Cannot be driven.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic - filed 2026-08-24
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle and the ABS warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that...
Steering - filed 2026-07-20
Power steering intermittently and unexpectedly stops working.
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More for the 2016 GMC Yukon
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.