2016 GMC Yukon XL Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 13%of 202 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,175miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the engine of the 2016 GMC Yukon XL, 13% of the 202 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,175 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.
“In my yukon while idlel the car start shaking so bad, it has a vibration you can see the needle going up and down, took it several time to the dealer and they said they know is a problem with the car but general motor company has not issue any repair for that at this moment, I contact general motor company they said the car is operating normal base on the report provided by the dealers, for me is not normal having a brand new car shaking and vibrating like if will turn of, looks like if misfired on the engine,”
NHTSA complaint #10887641, filed 2016-07, 30 miles“Vehicle has 125k miles and had a broken valve spring which dropped the valve into the cylinder which is requiring a new engine. I was stopped at a stop light when this occured on a city street.”
NHTSA complaint #11397570, filed 2021-02, 125,000 miles“The transmission went out, the engine is making a noise and a service center said lots of GM's vehicles are having the same problem the power steering system also stop working and I have to replace it”
NHTSA complaint #11252626, filed 2019-08, 189,000 miles“Bought SUV 6/25/2016 the same weekend the engine turns off after a left or right turn :it has happened 3 times so far. 4 week old 2016 yukon denali xl, has stalled 3 times in last 4 weeks, engine cuts off after a left or a right turn only after a short drive out of home. The SUV has to be restarted! Could have easily had an accident or worse. I took it to the westpoint Gmc dealer, 3 times. 1st two times, all of service deptartment could not diagnose the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10898532, filed 2016-08, 4,500 miles“Like many other complaints..when your driving and accelerating it jerks and try’s to change gears ect. Most recent issue is the temperature sensor went out and my fan was running on full speed. Well I got it fixed and within 2 months it has gone out again! Lastly, the paint on the hood and roof. When I bought the dealership fixed the hood and yet again it’s failing again..”
NHTSA complaint #11560465, filed 2023-12Related service bulletins
- 11026017Jun 5, 2025This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
- 11024485May 15, 2025The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 11020254May 7, 2025This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel for new vehicles with less than 1,000 miles that may not pass California smog inspection or smog inspection in…
- 11017263Mar 25, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 11016942Mar 4, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 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.
- 11014233Jan 30, 2025This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11013070Jan 8, 2025This service bulletin advises the technician of possible coolant entering the areas of the engine, either through failed parts or defects in the castings, that may be the cause…
- 11012907Dec 18, 2024This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26 | 65% |
| 2025 | 17 | 61% |
| 2024 | 56 | 75% |
| 2023 | 154 | 68% |
| 2022 | 114 | 66% |
| 2021 | 141 | 61% |
| 2020 | 24 | 51% |
| 2019 | 34 | 50% |
| 2018 | 16 | 29% |
| 2017 | 26 | 18% |
| 2016 | 27 | 13% |
| 2015 | 26 | 8% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 | 2 | 15% |
| 2011 | 3 | 6% |
| 2010 | 3 | 11% |
| 2009 | 3 | 13% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 | 10 | 10% |
| 2006 | 2 | 12% |
| 2005 | 7 | 17% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 2% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2016 GMC Yukon XL
84 complaintsBrakes
41 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 GMC Yukon XL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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