NHTSA Complaint #11699390 — 2016 GMC YUKON XL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11699390
Vehicle	2016 GMC YUKON XL
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	November 14, 2025
Date Filed	November 14, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

While driving vehicle the vehicle appears to shut off as if someone is turning off the ignition. The steering control becomes stiff, power is lost and electronics flash and turn off and on. This has happened on multiple occasions and is intermittent during acceleration. The accessible grounds have been checked, battery checked and replaced, and alternator checked and verified to be charging appropriately. Several codes are present and have been cleared to return indicating low voltage issues with multiple systems.

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