2016 GMC YUKON DENALI — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
4/5
Safety Rating
28
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 GMC YUKON DENALI
The 2016 GMC YUKON DENALI has received a total of 28 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Exterior Lighting (6 complaints), Power Train (4 complaints), and Electrical System (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2016 GMC YUKON DENALI
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 GMC YUKON DENALI. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2016 GMC YUKON DENALI
28 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 GMC YUKON DENALI. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingtail Lights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Yukon Denali. The contact stated that since owning the vehicle, the engine had failed on three separate occasions. The contact stated that prior to each failure, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel prior to the last two failures. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic after each failure, and the engine was replaced twice. Recently, the contact was informed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced; however, the vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the VIN for the engine. A complaint was filed with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 74,000.
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. Neither a dealer nor an independent mechanic was contacted, and the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall on the VIN related to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened a case and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.
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. The dealer replaced the transmission fluid twice; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the transmission wiring harness had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
GPS IS NOT WORKING. ANTENNA
GPS IS NOT WORKING. ANTENNA
Safety Rating for the 2016 GMC YUKON DENALI
The 2016 GMC YUKON DENALI received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 GMC YUKON DENALI
General Motors, LLC has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 GMC YUKON DENALI. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIT5317D — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with the rear body fuse block with a loose fuse connection. Technician will need to check terminal tension on the rear fuse block. Technician will need to replace the rear body fuse block if poor terminal tension is the...
PIP5504D — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Preliminary Information communication provides information and definitions to the technician about vehicles that have fishbite, chuggle, misfire, AFM disturbances or torque converter shudder/vibration concerns. Technician are advised to use PICO software to determine root cause of the concern. If torque converter shudder is confirmed technicians are referred to Torque Converter Diagnosis in SI.
N182180270 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
N182180270 - Special Coverage - On some 2015-2016 model year GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Yukon Denali, and Yukon Denali XL vehicles, stop and tail functions inside the tail lamps may become inoperative. Dealers are to replace tail lamps if they are found to be inoperative. The repairs will be made...
PIP5576 — POWER TRAIN
This Preliminary information communicatesSES lamp, setting DTC P0333 when shifting the Transmissionfrom park.DTC P0333 cansetdue to voltage from the Transmission park/neutral signal 1circuit bleeding into the knock sensor system circuits.If SI does not isolate the concern inspect the K20 ECM connector X2 looking for debris, connectorand or terminal concerns.
PIT5467A — ENGINE
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT THE ENGINE IDLE HOURS ARE INCORRECT HOWEVER THE ENGINE HOURS ARE CORRECT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER. TECHNICIAN WILL NEED TO CONTACT TECHLINE CUSTOMER SUPPORT CENTER TO REPROGRAM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER.
PIT5482A — EQUIPMENT
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE A "SERVICE FRONT CAMERA" MESSAGE ON THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN THE TECHNICIAN USES THE SCAN TOOL TO CHECK FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES A HISTORY U023A AND/OR U026A MAY BE SET IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 GMC YUKON DENALI
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC YUKON DENALI
- 2011 GMC YUKON DENALI — 117 complaints
- 2012 GMC YUKON DENALI — 32 complaints
- 2013 GMC YUKON DENALI — 40 complaints
- 2014 GMC YUKON DENALI — 0 complaints
- 2015 GMC YUKON DENALI — 90 complaints
- 2016 GMC YUKON DENALI (current)
- 2017 GMC YUKON DENALI — 15 complaints
- 2018 GMC YUKON DENALI — 2 complaints
- 2019 GMC YUKON DENALI — 4 complaints
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