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2016 GMC Yukon Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 0 NHTSA recalls and 265 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the GMC Yukon

The 2016 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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Good Choice — 2016 GMC Yukon

The 2016 GMC Yukon has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls
No known recalls
265
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
4
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 GMC Yukon

No NHTSA recalls found for the 2016 GMC Yukon.

While this is a positive sign, recall status can change. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing.

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Most Common Problems — 2016 GMC Yukon

Based on 265 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Exterior Lighting
87
Electrical System
46
Power Train
33
Service Brakes
29
Engine
22
Unknown Or Other
18
Steering
10
Suspension
6
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GMC Yukon — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

2010 229 complaints 2011 399 complaints 2012 137 complaints 2013 186 complaints 2014 61 complaints 2015 0 complaints 2016 265 complaints 2017 196 complaints 2018 69 complaints 2019 53 complaints 2020 34 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2011, 2016 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2014, 2015, 2018 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 GMC Yukon

Is the 2016 GMC Yukon reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 GMC Yukon has no open recalls and 265 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2016 GMC Yukon have?
There are currently no NHTSA recalls on file for the 2016 GMC Yukon. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing as recalls can be added at any time.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 GMC Yukon?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 GMC Yukon are: Exterior Lighting, Electrical System, Power Train, Service Brakes. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 GMC Yukon safe to buy?
The 2016 GMC Yukon has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year GMC Yukon should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the GMC Yukon are: 2014, 2015, 2018. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2011, 2016.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.