2016 GMC Yukon XL Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 4%of 202 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the suspension of the 2016 GMC Yukon XL, 4% of the 202 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“I asked my mechanic to check the rough ride on my truck when he serviced the vehicle. He said the front struts were locking up and I should take it to my dealer. My dealer said they were locked up and needed to be replaced. The dealer will replace the struts for approx. $2000. They say they haven't had problems with them but they have them in stock and they offer a lifetime warranty. The truck has virtually no front suspension and when checking different blogs on line there appear to be a lot of problems with the struts locking up. …”
NHTSA complaint #11320149, filed 2020-04, 52,000 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“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“2016 Gmc yukon denali xl 40k mint condition bounces vigorously at slow speeds and even more so at highway speeds. It is to a point the ride is unbearable and potentially down right dangerous. I have read countless complaints of this same issue and I as well as many others are wondering why is there has not been a recall issued on the shock and struts on these vehicles .(2015-2016)”
NHTSA complaint #11240762, filed 2019-07Related recalls
- 16V256000Apr 28, 2016DO NOT DRIVEGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet…Covers: GMC Yukon XL 2016, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2016–2017, Cadillac Escalade 2016 +5 more
Related 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.
- 11017424Apr 3, 2025This service bulletin advises the tech to only replace the shock that is bad and not all shocks.
- 11015409Feb 25, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Wheel Alignment Specifications, Requirements and Recommendations for GM Vehicles.
- 11007936Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11007935Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 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.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 6 | 3% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 7% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 9 | 4% |
| 2015 | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 7% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2016 GMC Yukon XL
84 complaintsBrakes
41 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsSteering
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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