2016 GMC Yukon Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 53about this part
- Share
- 20%of 270 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 53 complaints about the electrical system of the 2016 GMC Yukon, 20% of the 270 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2016 Yukon denali, both brake lights malfunction with on 78k miles. I can't afford new brake lights as they are manufacturer only and $800 a pop. I purchased the extended warranty to cover any of these expenses at another 3k, and the dealer tells me headlights, tail-lights are not covered. I should have researched better, or would not have bought a vehicle with any LED lights.”
NHTSA complaint #11329164, filed 2020-06, 78 miles“After refueling my Yukon, pulling out into traffic, the Yukon's RPM gage started jumping up and upon accelerating, the Yukon would not move. I was able to put the Yukon in 'm' gear and slowly drive another mile before I was unable to drive the Yukon at all. Vehicle had to be towed.”
NHTSA complaint #11324725, filed 2020-05, 83,000 miles“Left taillight went out and I was under the warranty and the dealer replaced it but had the right taillight go out at 40,000 miles. I have referred 4 friends that purchased the same vehicle as us and have had the same issues. This is a common problem with Gmc and they need to recall this.”
NHTSA complaint #11286914, filed 2019-12, 40,000 miles“Water leak due to bad front windshield seal, water leak through GPS antenna, four wheel drive module was bad, dvd player stopped working, and lastly a horrible vibration that occurred around 77-83 MPH. To the point the vehicle did not feel safe to handle. Trim on the b post kept coming loose. This all occurred in over a years period of time. This was my second vehicle because I traded in my 2015 tahoe because it was having many of the same issues and more. …”
NHTSA complaint #11083748, filed 2018-04, 25,800 miles“Brake light on vehicle works intermittently and is no longer safe. This is a problem Gmc is well aware of and no solution in sight. Cheap metal board brakes inside the lens and leaves you with no brake light. I do not want my family to be rear ended because of this professional grade? Brake light failure, at any time on road.this is a 2016 Gmc Yukon with 22710 miles as I write. Brake light has failed while moving on the city streets. This failure is currently on the passenger side brake light. Trying to make appointment for repair of this professional grade brake light? …”
NHTSA complaint #11299968, filed 2020-01, 22,701 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11017595Apr 3, 2025This service bulletin provides information on the proper Reflective High Temperature Heat and/or Insulating Tape to use for certain repairs, such as Wiring Harness Repairs.
- 11017244Mar 31, 2025The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other…
- 11017207Mar 21, 2025This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414…
- 11017031Mar 12, 2025This service bulletin provides information to diagnose batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
- 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.
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11012929Jan 7, 2025This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- 11011805Dec 6, 2024This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.
- 11009170Oct 25, 2024This Preliminary information communicates additional information on how a LIN bus operates and diagnostic tips when working on a LIN bus.
- 11009156Oct 25, 2024This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 9% |
| 2025 | 9 | 16% |
| 2024 | 18 | 17% |
| 2023 | 28 | 11% |
| 2022 | 32 | 17% |
| 2021 | 31 | 9% |
| 2020 | 2 | 5% |
| 2019 | 9 | 16% |
| 2018 | 4 | 6% |
| 2017 | 21 | 11% |
| 2016 | 53 | 20% |
| 2015 | 79 | 15% |
| 2014 | 5 | 9% |
| 2013 | 10 | 9% |
| 2012 | 5 | 8% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 8 | 9% |
| 2008 | 29 | 16% |
| 2007 | 39 | 9% |
| 2006 | 4 | 15% |
| 2005 | 28 | 33% |
| 2004 | 57 | 36% |
| 2003 | 53 | 26% |
| 2002 | 10 | 6% |
| 2001 | 17 | 9% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 13 | 6% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 11 | 8% |
| 1996 | 3 | 4% |
| 1995 | 10 | 11% |
| 1994 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2016 GMC Yukon
104 complaintsBrakes
55 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsEngine
34 complaintsOther or unknown
32 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsForward collision avoidance
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 GMC Yukon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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