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2016 GMC Yukon Denali XL Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 GMC Yukon Denali XL, most often about the lights (52% of complaints, typically around 42,500 miles). It is 9th of 16 Yukon Denali XL model years by number of complaints.
Most common 2016 GMC Yukon Denali XL problems
Lights
15 complaints · 52%Half of these problems showed up before 42,500 miles.
My vehicle has only 47,000 miles and my passenger side brake light is out. There is also water and moisture that builds up in both taillights. I was told it would be $800 each to replace and was no longer under warranty. I am the original owner and purchased the vehicle new. The vehicle has never been in any…
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.
Other or unspecified
6 complaints · 21%My 2016 GMC yukon xl denali's air conditioner started blowing hot air after approx. 30,000 miles. The dealership informed me that I need a new air conditioner condenser and that the part is on national back order. Based on my online research, this seems to be a very common issue with GMC, chevy and cadillac…
From park on a flat ground with engine running wnen I tried to stop the engine it went int reverse ,knocked me to ground by driver open door andalmoct killedme. It was totalled by usaa
Electrical
4 complaints · 14%Electrical issues: while driving the information panel go's blank. We have experienced this twice while driving, we lose the speedometer, tech, and everything on the display panel. Radio, skips channels even after the switch was replaced. Drive train: down shifts abruptly while accelerating onto interstate on ramps…
On 2/28/2018 I had just left the airport in oakland ca, approx 8:00pm. I stop for gas at the chevron station on 98th ave, after fueling, the car would not start. Reminder, this is a 2016 denali. I had a female associate with me and we had an appointment in san framsico at 8:30pm. The car had lost all power and two…
Transmission
3 complaints · 10%Electrical issues: while driving the information panel go's blank. We have experienced this twice while driving, we lose the speedometer, tech, and everything on the display panel. Radio, skips channels even after the switch was replaced. Drive train: down shifts abruptly while accelerating onto interstate on ramps…
At 76,000 miles the transmission began to shudder violently and hestitate. Dealership GMC wants me to spend 400 on a fluid upgrade and hope it fixes it if not, I will have to buy a new updated torque converter because they shrewdly took the drivetrain warranty down to 60000 miles months before I bought new
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2016 GMC Yukon Denali XL recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Brake vacuum pump failure
Summary
On november 20, 2018, the office of defects investigations (odi) opened pe18-012 to investigate instances of sudden onset of a hard brake pedal that could result in extended stopping distance due to an issue with the brake assist vacuum pump in model year (my) 2014 through 2016 gmc sierra 1500 and chevrolet silverado 1500 series pickup trucks and my 2015 through 2016 cadillac escalade, chevrolet suburban, chevrolet tahoe, and gmc yukon suvs.if the brake assist vacuum pump fails to operate as intended, the amount of brake power assist supplied to the driver can be significantly reduced, extending the subject vehicle stopping distance. Gm stated that the root cause of pump failures was due to
Questions about the 2016 GMC Yukon Denali XL
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 GMC Yukon Denali XL?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: lights (15 complaints, typically around 42,500 miles); other or unspecified (6 complaints); electrical (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2016 GMC Yukon Denali XL have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2016 GMC Yukon Denali XL. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2016 a bad year for the GMC Yukon Denali XL?
- It is 9th of 16 Yukon Denali XL model years by number of complaints, with 29 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.