2016 GMC Yukon Denali XL Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Yukon Denali XL years
- About as many complaints as other years 8th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 GMC Yukon Denali XL. That ranks 8th out of 16 Yukon Denali XL model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (15 complaints, 52%), typically at around 42,713 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 29owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 GMC Yukon Denali XL problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 15 | 52% | 42,713 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 21% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 14% | 34,213 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 10% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 7% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 7% | 57,700 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% | 47,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 GMC Yukon Denali XL recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 GMC Yukon Denali XL.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Brake Vacuum Pump Failure (PE18012) — opened Nov 20, 2018, closed Apr 10, 2022, led to recall 19V645000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Vehicle shakes and has a rough ride
Tail light stopped worked, coming back on intermittently. $700+ fix from dealer
People kept telling me one of my tail light was out but every time i'd get home my tail light was on! This kept going on for a few weeks until this time i checked and it was off. I went to have my oil changed and mentioned the issue. They didn't see a problem because of course it was back on. About…
Taillights, brakelights work inconsistently. Nothing is wrong with the bulbs. It is the assembly and design. It will cost about 1200-2000 dollars. Vehicle barely has 32000 miles on it. This can lead to an accident.
Led brake light on driver side just stopped working. No damage done to the exterior.
Other GMC Yukon Denali XL years
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 GMC Yukon Denali XL?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, unknown or other, electrical system problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 15 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 GMC Yukon Denali XL?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 GMC Yukon Denali XL a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Yukon Denali XL model years, the 2016 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.