2016 GMC Yukon Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 104about this part
- Share
- 38%of 271 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 104 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2016 GMC Yukon, 38% of the 271 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The rear lights keep going out, I was told by the dealership that I would have to pay to replace them because my vehicle mileage is outside of the extended warranty. This is a common issue among the 2016 Gmc Yukon's and I do not think it is fair that I have to cover the repair.”
NHTSA complaint #11384672, filed 2020-12, 96,000 miles“I drive 2016 Gmc Yukon, and the entire tail light on the passenger rear side has gone out on it. I read about several people with the same year and model truck having this issue. I feel like Gmc should do a recall because my vehicle isn't three years old yet.”
NHTSA complaint #11174251, filed 2019-02, 75,000 miles“The brake light is out. All other lights are working, but the brake light. It just stopped working. I have been told this is a normal thing for the Gmc. I can not just change a bulb, they said I had to replace the entire light kit for a $850.”
NHTSA complaint #11315631, filed 2020-03, 60,000 miles“Read LED brake lights are intermittently not working. Because they are a sealed unit, cannot change the bulb, need to replace entire assembly. Dealer is quoting $831 per assembly to replace, for a total of $1662. Gm is refusing to address this safety concern because the car is just over 4k miles over warranty mileage. I have been notified by other drivers on the road that my brake lights are not working. This is an expensive repair just to replace the bulbs . …”
NHTSA complaint #11165709, filed 2019-01, 42,000 miles“My left driver's side brake light would work and then not work and I had multiple people telling me my left brake light was out. Then other days I was told it was working again. Now it is not working at all.”
NHTSA complaint #11324444, filed 2020-05, 80,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11014170Jan 27, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leak Information and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 49 | 25% |
| 2016 | 104 | 38% |
| 2015 | 269 | 51% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 4% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 5 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 0% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2016 GMC Yukon
55 complaintsElectrical system
53 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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