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2016 GMC Yukon Denali

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2016 GMC Yukon Denali
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:57:52.876Z

Only 18 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 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
18

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1999: 27 complaints 1999 2000: 18 complaints 2001: 35 complaints 2002: 29 complaints 2002 2003: 72 complaints 2004: 109 complaints 2005: 49 complaints 2005 2006: 21 complaints 2007: 120 complaints 2008: 58 complaints 2008 2009: 46 complaints 2010: 53 complaints 2011: 96 complaints 2011 2012: 28 complaints 2013: 29 complaints 2015: 73 complaints 2016: 18 complaints 2016 18 2017: 12 complaints 2018: 2 complaints 2019: 3 complaints
1999: 27 complaints 1999 2000: 18 complaints 2001: 35 complaints 2001 2002: 29 complaints 2003: 72 complaints 2003 2004: 109 complaints 2005: 49 complaints 2005 2006: 21 complaints 2007: 120 complaints 2007 2008: 58 complaints 2009: 46 complaints 2009 2010: 53 complaints 2011: 96 complaints 2011 2012: 28 complaints 2013: 29 complaints 2013 2015: 73 complaints 2016: 18 complaints 2016 18 2017: 12 complaints 2018: 2 complaints 2018 2019: 3 complaints
1999: 27 complaints 1999 2000: 18 complaints 2000 2001: 35 complaints 2001 2002: 29 complaints 2002 2003: 72 complaints 2003 2004: 109 complaints 2004 2005: 49 complaints 2005 2006: 21 complaints 2006 2007: 120 complaints 2007 2008: 58 complaints 2008 2009: 46 complaints 2009 2010: 53 complaints 2010 2011: 96 complaints 2011 2012: 28 complaints 2012 2013: 29 complaints 2013 2015: 73 complaints 2015 2016: 18 complaints 2016 18 2017: 12 complaints 2017 2018: 2 complaints 2018 2019: 3 complaints 2019

2016: 18 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199927
200018
200135
200229
200372
2004109
200549
200621
2007120
200858
200946
201053
201196
201228
201329
201573
201618
201712
20182
20193

Known problem areas

Only 18 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Exterior lighting

7 of 18 total reports mention: exterior lighting, most commonly citing tail lights.

Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-01-24

Power train

4 of 18 total reports mention: power train.

Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-10-23

Since the day I purchased this 2016 GMC yukon xl denali there has been a vibration in what I think is the passenger rear end.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-10-27

Also filed under Steering and suspension

Steering

3 of 18 total reports mention: steering.

Electrical system

3 of 18 total reports mention: electrical system.

Suspension

1 of 18 total reports mentions: suspension.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    2018-11-20Preliminary evaluationClosed 2022-04-10 Brake Vacuum Pump Failure

Buy-smart checklist

2016 GMC Yukon Denali — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Exterior lighting: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 3 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2016 GMC Yukon Denali 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?
The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2016 GMC Yukon Denali have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.