2016 GMC Yukon Denali XL Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 14%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,212miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2016 GMC Yukon Denali XL, 14% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,212 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Electrical issues: while driving the information panel go's blank. We have experienced this twice while driving, we lose the speedometer, tech, and everything on the display panel. Radio, skips channels even after the switch was replaced. Drive train: down shifts abruptly while accelerating onto interstate on ramps, either lunging forward or lunging backward. Been in the GM shop three time to try and fix issue. There have been bulletins issued to try and fix without success to-date. …”
NHTSA complaint #11058223, filed 2018-01, 25,079 miles“I purchased a 2016 yukon denali brand new from the dealer in october 2016. Since this time the vehicle has been in the shop 5 times. The first time was due to front driver side door not being fully aligned with the front fender. This issue was not resolved as they said it would most likely mess the vehicle up further . In february of 2017 my yukon went back to the dealer for service involving the power running boards not deploying and control panel not illuminating. The control panel was blamed on a software update. …”
NHTSA complaint #11058204, filed 2018-01, 28,000 miles“On 2/28/2018 I had just left the airport in oakland ca, approx 8:00pm. I stop for gas at the chevron station on 98th ave, after fueling, the car would not start. Reminder, this is a 2016 denali. I had a female associate with me and we had an appointment in san framsico at 8:30pm. The car had lost all power and two other people helped me push into adjacent parking space. The area is known for high crime, basically we were extremely nervous and stranded. Fortunately, we were able to contact aaa and set an appointment to check out the car. We ubered to our appointment. …”
NHTSA complaint #11078824, filed 2018-03, 57,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11017595Apr 3, 2025This service bulletin provides information on the proper Reflective High Temperature Heat and/or Insulating Tape to use for certain repairs, such as Wiring Harness Repairs.
- 11017244Mar 31, 2025The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other…
- 11017207Mar 21, 2025This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414…
- 11017031Mar 12, 2025This service bulletin provides information to diagnose batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11012929Jan 7, 2025This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- 11011805Dec 6, 2024This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.
- 11010421Oct 3, 2024This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- 11006621Aug 26, 2024Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 4 | 14% |
| 2015 | 16 | 25% |
| 2013 | 1 | 8% |
| 2011 | 4 | 6% |
| 2009 | 3 | 14% |
| 2008 | 4 | 10% |
| 2007 | 8 | 13% |
| 2005 | 10 | 29% |
| 2004 | 19 | 39% |
| 2003 | 7 | 22% |
Other parts of the 2016 GMC Yukon Denali XL
15 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 GMC Yukon Denali XL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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