2016 GMC Yukon Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 271 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2016 GMC Yukon, 2% of the 271 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,000 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.
“When I was merging on the fwy my car accelerated and I couldn’t slow it down. I had to get off the fwy and break really hard. Driving on the fwy and not being able to control the speed or breaks could of caused an accident or cost us our lives. I have an appointment with the dealer service center on Sept 20, 2022. A few weeks ago I noticed the car was having trouble sifting gears.”
NHTSA complaint #11484918, filed 2022-09“My 2016 Gmc Yukon sle vibrates really bad on high speeds starts from 70mph and up I took it to do a wheel balance and the problem is still there also I check the VIN for any recalls and nothing I search and I have seen that all chevy tahoes cadillac escalade Gmc Yukon have the same problem and they havent fix it. Does any one knows how to fix it or if theres gonna be any recall on the problem.. Thank you”
NHTSA complaint #11415735, filed 2021-05“We first noticed the vehicle's lack of power and sudden increase when driving at a stop light/sign. We checked and REPLACED spark plugs, cables, coils, and a new battery. We became highly concerned when the vehicle would accelerate while driving and the RPMs would toggle between 500-1500 RPMS without pressing the gas. We immediately took it to an authorized mechanic, who found excessive noise from the transmission area and found debris/metal. No codes were present when a system performance was done. The vehicle only has 68806 miles on the odometer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11492616, filed 2022-11“2016 Gmc Yukon. Consumer writes in regards to unintended acceleration. The consumer stated when the started it would lurch forward then reverse, 3 inches both ways. When idle the engine would rev between 400-600. Upon accelerating, the engine would vibrate and hesitate. It was discovered unfiltered air was being released into the engine. The filter was repaired. The engine longer revved, but continued to vibrate. On a separate occasion, the vehicle began rolling away after being parked. The consumer attempted reenter the vehicle thus being thrown to the ground. …”
NHTSA complaint #11265171, filed 2019-10Related service bulletins
- 11014171Jan 31, 2025This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 | 7 | 3% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 6 | 2% |
| 2018 | 3 | 4% |
| 2017 | 3 | 2% |
| 2016 | 6 | 2% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 4 | 7% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 7 | 4% |
| 2007 | 13 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 7% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 14 | 9% |
| 2003 | 13 | 6% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 4% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2016 GMC Yukon
104 complaintsBrakes
55 complaintsElectrical system
53 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsEngine
34 complaintsOther or unknown
32 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsSuspension
7 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology