2016 GMC Yukon Denali Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Yukon Denali years
- Fewer complaints than other years 16th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 GMC Yukon Denali. That ranks 16th out of 20 Yukon Denali model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (7 complaints, 39%), typically at around 52,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 18owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 GMC Yukon Denali 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 | 7 | 39% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 22% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 17% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 17% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 17% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 6% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 6% | 12,800 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 6% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 6% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 6% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 6% | 12,800 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 6% | 100 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 GMC Yukon Denali recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 GMC Yukon Denali.
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.
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Yukon Denali. The contact stated that since owning the vehicle, the engine had failed on three separate occasions. The contact stated that prior to each failure, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine. The contact stated that the check engine warning…
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Yukon Denali. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the contact was notified by another driver that the rear taillights were inoperable. No warning light was illuminated. Neither a dealer nor an independent mechanic was contacted, and the vehicle was not…
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Yukon Denali. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the transmission was slipping between gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The dealer replaced the transmission fluid twice; however, the failure…
Gps is not working. Antenna
At less than 3 years old and 60k miles, the following has occurred at different times up until now: overall electrical malfunction including display illumination failure (display goes completely black and/or dim while driving - cannot see speedometer etc. This has happened multiple times while…
Other GMC Yukon Denali years
← 2015 Yukon Denali · 2017 Yukon Denali →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Yukon Denali | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 Yukon Denali | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 Yukon Denali | 12 | 0 |
| 2016 | 18 | 0 |
| 2015 Yukon Denali | 73 | 0 |
| 2013 Yukon Denali | 29 | 0 |
| 2012 Yukon Denali | 28 | 0 |
| 2011 Yukon Denali | 96 | 0 |
| 2010 Yukon Denali | 53 | 0 |
| 2009 Yukon Denali | 46 | 0 |
| 2008 Yukon Denali | 58 | 0 |
| 2007 Yukon Denali | 120 | 0 |
| 2006 Yukon Denali | 21 | 0 |
| 2005 Yukon Denali | 49 | 0 |
| 2004 Yukon Denali | 109 | 0 |
| 2003 Yukon Denali | 72 | 0 |
| 2002 Yukon Denali | 29 | 0 |
| 2001 Yukon Denali | 35 | 1 |
| 2000 Yukon Denali | 18 | 0 |
| 1999 Yukon Denali | 27 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 GMC Yukon Denali?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 GMC Yukon Denali?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 GMC Yukon Denali a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Yukon Denali model years, the 2016 has fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.