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2016 GMC Yukon Denali XL

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2016 GMC Yukon Denali XL
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:53:37.998Z

Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Yukon Denali XL Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2016 highlighted. 2003: 32 complaints 2003 2004: 49 complaints 2005: 34 complaints 2005 2006: 11 complaints 2007: 61 complaints 2007 2008: 42 complaints 2009: 22 complaints 2009 2010: 29 complaints 2011: 69 complaints 2011 2012: 23 complaints 2013: 13 complaints 2013 2014: 5 complaints 2015: 65 complaints 2015 2016: 29 complaints 2016 2017: 4 complaints 2017 2018: 2 complaints 2018
2016: 29 complaints
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YearComplaints
200332
200449
200534
200611
200761
200842
200922
201029
201169
201223
201313
20145
201565
201629
20174
20182

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 29 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

15 of 29 total reports mention: exterior lighting.

CRASH
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BOTH REAR TAIL LIGHTS HAVE FAILED UNDER 40,000 MILES. DEFECTIVE! PLEASE RECALL!!!

NHTSA ODI report, 20181003

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

4 of 29 total reports mention: electrical system.

CRASH
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BOTH REAR TAIL LIGHTS HAVE FAILED UNDER 40,000 MILES. DEFECTIVE! PLEASE RECALL!!!

NHTSA ODI report, 20181003

POWER TRAIN

3 of 29 total reports mention: power train.

SUSPENSION

2 of 29 total reports mention: suspension.

ENGINE

2 of 29 total reports mention: engine.

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MY 2016 GMC YUKON XL DENALI HAS AN INTERNAL ENGINE OIL LEAK THAT REQUIRES ME TO ADD ABOUT A QUART OF MOTOR OIL EVERY 2,000-3,000 MILES, WHICH EQUATES TO ABOUT 2-4 QUARTS OF OIL BETWEEN THE RECOMMENDED OIL CHANGE INTERVALS (EVERY 7,500 MILES).

NHTSA ODI report, 20170607

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20181120 — PE (closed 20220410)

Brake Vacuum Pump Failure

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2016 GMC Yukon Denali XL — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2003 ▲ 2005 ● 2008

WORST YEARS

◆ 2011 ◆ 2015 ◆ 2007

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FAQ

Is the 2016 GMC Yukon Denali XL reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 GMC Yukon Denali XL?

The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 52% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2016 GMC Yukon Denali XL have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.