2016 GMC Yukon Denali XL Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 52%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,712miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2016 GMC Yukon Denali XL, 52% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,712 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My vehicle has only 47,000 miles and my passenger side brake light is out. There is also water and moisture that builds up in both taillights. I was told it would be $800 each to replace and was no longer under warranty. I am the original owner and purchased the vehicle new. The vehicle has never been in any accidents. This is a serious issue and needs to be covered by the manufacturer. The LED lights should not go out this quickly.”
NHTSA complaint #11195302, filed 2019-04, 47,000 miles“Taillights, brakelights work inconsistently. Nothing is wrong with the bulbs. It is the assembly and design. It will cost about 1200-2000 dollars. Vehicle barely has 32000 miles on it. This can lead to an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11220844, filed 2019-06, 31,900 miles“Drivers side brake lights went out, car is only two years old. Three weeks later passenger side brake lights went out. Driving on a highway for three hours as people honked and rolled their windows down to let us know we didn't have brake lights. Took to get fixed and the lightbulbs, which are LED and should have lasted longer than two years, are not replaceable, the entire tail light assembly needs to be purchased at $700 a piece. When people are unable to afford $1400 before labor they will drive without brake lights. …”
NHTSA complaint #11114026, filed 2018-07, 55,313 miles“Takata recall - the brake lights work on and off. Sometimes they come on and we've been stopped multiple time to say they are not working. I've almost been rear ended as a result! Extremely dangerous driving condition. It fhas occurred when I am at a stop light or driving and slowing down on a city street. I have seen many Gmc yukon xls on the road with no tail light and my sister owns a 2016 yukon xl and is having the exact same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11118810, filed 2018-08“The rear brake light work intermittently. It's mostly the driver's side but he both go on and off when I'm driving and parked. I have almost been in several accidents. I am afraid I am going to get rear ended with my children in the car. I have seen many vehicle just like mine with at least one brake light out. When he looked this up online it is a known issue. My sister has the exact same year make and model. She experienced the exact same brake light issues. She opened a case with GM and they worked with her to cover it and charged her the deductible. …”
NHTSA complaint #11123487, filed 2018-08Related service bulletins
- 11014170Jan 27, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leak Information and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10236041May 3, 2023This service bulletin provides information on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leak Information and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 GMC Yukon Denali XL
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 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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