2016 GMC Yukon Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 4%of 270 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the steering of the 2016 GMC Yukon, 4% of the 270 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 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.
“Our Gmc Yukon locked into 4wd while accelerating/driving (approx 15-25mp) the kids to school through the neighbourhood, jerked violently as though braking hard, and steering was extremely impaired. The service 4wd message appeared on our dashboard. The Yukon is locked in 4wd, and extremely difficult to steer and maneveur. It jerks violenly when turning. We are unable to drive due to safety concerns.”
NHTSA complaint #11402500, filed 2021-03, 65,000 miles“My AC started blowing hot air. The air compressor was changed twice. After changing it the last time I started getting the service power steering light on and y steering wheel locks up. No power steering. This is very dangerous and seems to be come type of wiring problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11219532, filed 2019-06, 90,000 miles“My vehicle randomly locks up and shuts off while I am taking a sharp turn or parking. A 'Service StabiliTrak' warning flahses on the dashboard. The steering wheel locks and the only way to get this warning to go away is to turn the vehicle off. This is a dangerous hazard as the vehicle can come to an abrupt stop in traffic.”
NHTSA complaint #11523401, filed 2023-05“When making a slow turn in drive or reverse the park assist screen shows it’s not working. Then all screens in the car turn black and the steering locks while driving. Making it impossible to turn or move. This is happening while driving, while parking. Putting my safety and others at risk due to not being able to control the steering. Park assist failure screen pops up then all screens turn black. Car is still on just unable to move. I have not had it checked by a mechanic yet.”
NHTSA complaint #11714221, filed 2026-01“The largest issue was today, 2/22/2022, when I was driving doing 56 miles per hour it felt like it wouldn't accelerate. Then all of a sudden, the wheel kind of jerked right and the car shifted down all on it's own and I was doing 25 mph. The check engine light came on immediately after the violent jerking happened. I was on a 4 lane highway and had to immediately pull over onto the shoulder. It was jerking forward and back as I was trying to pull over on a freeway where the speed limit is 70 mph!!! I had my 80-year-old mother in the car with me. AND YES!! It put us both at great risk! …”
NHTSA complaint #11453520, filed 2022-02Related 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…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 4% |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 | 5 | 2% |
| 2022 | 6 | 3% |
| 2021 | 11 | 3% |
| 2019 | 4 | 7% |
| 2018 | 4 | 6% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 10 | 4% |
| 2015 | 34 | 6% |
| 2014 | 3 | 5% |
| 2013 | 4 | 3% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 6 | 6% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 8 | 2% |
| 2006 | 5 | 19% |
| 2005 | 4 | 5% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 11 | 5% |
| 2002 | 7 | 4% |
| 2001 | 10 | 5% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 20 | 10% |
| 1998 | 11 | 14% |
| 1997 | 53 | 40% |
| 1996 | 2 | 3% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2016 GMC Yukon
104 complaintsBrakes
55 complaintsElectrical system
53 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsEngine
34 complaintsOther or unknown
32 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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