2016 GMC Yukon XL Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 6%of 202 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,415miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2016 GMC Yukon XL, 6% of the 202 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,415 miles.
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.
“Brakes do not work at low speeds. Gmc told me that the parts had been bought back by GM and there was no way to fix it 8 months ago and now they state there is a special warranty added except my mileage is over the warranty! Brakes either are hard as a brick to push or/and don't work at all. I was told to rev the engine when going slow or backing up in order to make the brakes function properly. That was the advice for a mother of 4 children. Ac is also blowing hot air.”
NHTSA complaint #11203112, filed 2019-04, 70,000 miles“The front collision avoidance system does not work. I can set a 1-3 bar alert on the steering wheel, however in the 3 months I've owned the car and trying different maneuvers at different speeds, I don't get a an audible nor visual red light warning that I've experienced on a newer chevy impala I drive. The dash info center below the gauges will change from a green semi-circular 3 bar system to a yellow if I come within the 3 car lengths set of another vehicle while driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #11243139, filed 2019-08, 83,235 miles“My driver side LED taillight went out. You can not just change a bulb or the LED strip. It requires the whole assembly be replaced. My vehicle is 2 years old. It should not gone out after 2 years, let alone it being an LED which is supppse to last much much longer than that. I was told while driving, it would go on them off. It was dusk and I was driving on a surface street with lots of traffic. That is not safe. I have multiple friends and family members who have also had this problem. The internet threads have many more complaints as well.”
NHTSA complaint #11112766, filed 2018-07, 45,400 miles“I leased a 2016 yukon denali xl on 9/15/15. It has two major problems. 1. Buffeting/pressure noise - a noise as if a window is cracked, except it's not cracked. This occurs at speeds from 24mph and up and causes ears to pop and is noticeable to virtually every passenger I have had. 2. Whole-truck vibration - occurs between 70-80mph in entire vehicle. Wheel replacements, tire replacements, road-force balancing, driveshaft replacement, driveshaft balancing , etc....nothing has fixed it. I have driven 13 2016 yukon, Yukon Xl, tahoe and suburbans. Every single one has the buffeting issues. …”
NHTSA complaint #10819507, filed 2016-01, 7 miles“Vibration at speeds over 72 MPH becomes worse while going up grade while accelerating ..has been in shop many times new tires, balanced multiple times ,along with suspension parts and drive train parts. Still not fixed SUV has 22 inch rims.”
NHTSA complaint #10820354, filed 2016-01, 2,100 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037550Sep 21, 2026This PI communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal harness to prevent confusion when ordering
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11035340Jul 21, 2026PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- 11035308Jul 21, 2026This PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.
- 11032777May 14, 2026This PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.
- 11030974Apr 1, 2026This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
- 11030092Mar 9, 2026This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
- 11030091Mar 9, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11028700Feb 5, 2026This preliminary information communicates an issue with aftermarket LED headlights causing IPC warning messages and MIL along with several low speed lan DTCs.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 13% |
| 2025 | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 | 20 | 9% |
| 2022 | 17 | 10% |
| 2021 | 8 | 3% |
| 2020 | 5 | 11% |
| 2019 | 3 | 4% |
| 2018 | 12 | 21% |
| 2017 | 22 | 15% |
| 2016 | 12 | 6% |
| 2015 | 26 | 8% |
| 2014 | 5 | 45% |
| 2013 | 7 | 32% |
| 2012 | 5 | 38% |
| 2011 | 21 | 45% |
| 2010 | 10 | 36% |
| 2009 | 7 | 30% |
| 2008 | 7 | 10% |
| 2007 | 11 | 11% |
| 2006 | 3 | 18% |
| 2005 | 4 | 10% |
| 2004 | 3 | 3% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 6 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2016 GMC Yukon XL
84 complaintsBrakes
41 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsEngine
27 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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