2016 GMC Yukon XL Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 4%of 202 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,497miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the steering of the 2016 GMC Yukon XL, 4% of the 202 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,497 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.
“At 64,497 my wife's power steering went out on her vehicle. This happened a day after our trip to atlanta, ga. We took it to our local Gmc dealership and was notified that 4 modules had to be replaced and a recommended wiring harness. In 2015 Gmc vehicles had a similar issue and recall but not the 2016. This cost me $1400 in repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #11232158, filed 2019-07, 64,497 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“Excessive vibration/buffeting drone issues (at all speeds of the vehicle) have caused severe health issues and safety hazards from driving the vehicle. Within the first 8,000 miles of owning the car, the car has now been in service for 40 days as GM tries and remedy the problem, but there does not appear to be a fix. So far, diagnostic tests indicated that there was a faulty bearing in the rear differential that LED to significant abnormal wear throughout the differential and the differential needed to be rebuilt. …”
NHTSA complaint #10888624, filed 2016-07, 8,000 miles“Vehicle shakes/vibrates above 35 MPH. When vehicle accelerates above 35 MPH the the steering will vibrate with a feeling that the suspension is shimmying/shuddering rapidly. This is especially bad on an incline from a stopped position. As the vehicle accelerates up the incline, when approximately 35 MPH is attained, the entire vehicle will steadily shudder/vibrate. Traveling at highway speeds the vehicle will randomly vibrate in the front end and in the steering wheel. This occurs with brand new tires that have been balanced and re-balanced to confirm it is not tire related.”
NHTSA complaint #11253701, filed 2019-09, 38,000 miles“I was test driving the vehicle after some and as I was test, driving it, the steering lot up on me. Luckily, I was entering a residential area when it occurred down the street from my residency; in which I was able to drive it to my residency, during that short ride, you could smell a burning smell coming out along with some crackling noises. …”
NHTSA complaint #11719051, filed 2026-02Related service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11014577Feb 18, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on…
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 | 3 | 4% |
| 2023 | 4 | 2% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 4 | 2% |
| 2020 | 3 | 6% |
| 2019 | 4 | 6% |
| 2018 | 3 | 5% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 9 | 4% |
| 2015 | 11 | 4% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2010 | 2 | 7% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 10% |
| 2004 | 12 | 14% |
| 2003 | 9 | 9% |
| 2002 | 10 | 11% |
| 2001 | 8 | 7% |
| 2000 | 4 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2016 GMC Yukon XL
84 complaintsBrakes
41 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsOther or unknown
12 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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