2016 GMC Yukon Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 270 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

52/100

High Reported Activity — 2016 GMC Yukon

The 2016 GMC Yukon shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls

5 recalls on record

270

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 GMC Yukon (5)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized GMC dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Power Assist: Vacuum

As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438,…

NHTSA #19V645000

🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: Wheel Speed Sensor/Tone Ring

Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer…

NHTSA #19V761000

🔧 Air Bags: Frontal

A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed…

NHTSA #16V651000

🔧 Air Bags: Frontal

A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed…

NHTSA #17V437000

🔧 Suspension: Front: Control Arm

Inadequate welds may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right front upper control arms and realign the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2016….

NHTSA #16V256000

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Most Common Problems — 2016 GMC Yukon

Based on 270 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Exterior Lighting

Electrical System

Power Train

Service Brakes

Engine

Unknown Or Other

Steering

Suspension

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GMC Yukon — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2015, 2011 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2014, 2018, 2019 — 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 5 recall campaigns and 270 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2016 GMC Yukon have?

The 2016 GMC Yukon has 5 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.

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. Ensure all 5 recalls are completed at a dealer. 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, 2018, 2019. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2015, 2011.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

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.