The 2016 GMC Yukon has a moderate safety risk profile with 5 recall campaigns and 262 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

262

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

16V6510002016-08-09

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

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17V4370002017-10-07

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

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19V6450002019-06-09

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.

As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

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16V2560002016-28-04

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. The front upper control arms may have inadequate welds near the control arm bushing.

Inadequate welds may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

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19V7610002019-24-10

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.

Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 262 owners have filed complaints about the 2016 GMC Yukon. EXTERIOR LIGHTING issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Exterior Lighting80

02Service Brakes24

03Power Train20

04Engine18

05Electrical System15

262 total across 1 model years (2016–2016)Full data at NHTSA.gov

GMC Yukon Fuel Economy

17–19mpg combined

14-16city

20-23hwy

$2,450-$2,600/yr

Across 12 configurations, the 2016 GMC Yukon returns 17–19 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

Yukon C1500 2WD - Automatic 6-spd

18mpg

5.3L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

16 city23 hwy~$2,450/yr4/10 Average

Yukon C1500 XL 2WD - Automatic 6-spd

18mpg

5.3L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

16 city23 hwy~$2,450/yr4/10 Average

Yukon K1500 4WD - Automatic 6-spd

18mpg

5.3L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

16 city22 hwy~$2,450/yr4/10 Average

Yukon K1500 XL 4WD - Automatic 6-spd

18mpg

5.3L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

15 city22 hwy~$2,450/yr4/10 Average

Yukon C1500 2WD - Automatic 8-spd

17mpg

6.2L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

15 city22 hwy~$2,600/yr3/10 Poor

Yukon C1500 XL 2WD - Automatic 8-spd

17mpg

6.2L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

15 city22 hwy~$2,600/yr3/10 Poor

Yukon K1500 4WD - Automatic 8-spd

17mpg

6.2L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

15 city21 hwy~$2,600/yr3/10 Poor

Yukon K1500 XL 4WD - Automatic 8-spd

17mpg

6.2L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

14 city20 hwy~$2,600/yr3/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2016 GMC Yukon

39States

27%in top 3

14% of the market sits in Texas, though listings span 39 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

TXTexas

1,00914%

FLFlorida

5608%

MOMissouri

3925%

MIMichigan

3445%

GAGeorgia

3024%

CACalifornia

2964%

NCNorth Carolina

2594%

PAPennsylvania

2443%

TNTennessee

2333%

OKOklahoma

2213%

MNMinnesota

2073%

ILIllinois

1983%

DCWashington DC

1843%

AZArizona

1792%

OHOhio

1732%

COColorado

1702%

DEDelaware

1602%

WAWashington

1442%

INIndiana

1392%

ALAlabama

1392%

AR123

MD122

NH120

NY115

WI113

UT108

NE98

OR98

LA80

KY73

NJ69

NV60

ID56

SC56

VA55

IA53

MA50

KS47

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2016.

Buying a 2016 GMC Yukon?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2016 GMC Yukon a good car to buy?

The 2016 GMC Yukon has 5 recalls on record. There are 5 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is exterior lighting, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2016 GMC Yukon?

There are 5 documented recalls for the 2016 GMC Yukon. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2016 GMC Yukon?

Fuel economy ranges from 17 to 19 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $325 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2016 GMC Yukon?

EXTERIOR LIGHTING is the number-one complaint area for the 2016 GMC Yukon, based on 262 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.