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2016 GMC Yukon Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 GMC Yukon has 31 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 GMC Yukon

Lights
87
Electrical
46
Powertrain
31
Brakes
28
Other
22
Engine
21
Steering
9
Suspension
6
Speed Control
3
Airbags
3

31

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 8, 2025POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2016 GMC Yukon. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, and attempting to accele...
Apr 30, 2025POWER TRAINTRANSMISSION SHUDDERS, LURCHES FORWARD UNCONTROLABLY, AND HARD SHIFTS
Apr 23, 2025POWER TRAIN,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2016 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, th...
Mar 10, 2025POWER TRAIN,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2016 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH and attempting to...
Feb 7, 2025POWER TRAIN,ENGINE2 months ago our 16 gmc Yukon Denali 6.2 bent a push rod on cylinder 4 . So had to fix it when I too...
Jan 28, 2025POWER TRAINWithout warning, giving vehicle low consistent pressure on gas pedal to move forward slowly (2-3mph)...
Sep 1, 2024POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKESTransmission failure, hard shifting, slipping and loss of power also severe shuddering. Very dangero...
Aug 27, 2024POWER TRAINThe transmission malfunctions, shifting is inconsistent and shifts by itself. Shudders and causes th...
Jun 4, 2024POWER TRAINTransmission failure at 90,000 miles
May 6, 2024POWER TRAINWhile taking my children to school, the vehicles RPMs began to jump, causing the vehicle to lose pow...
Dec 6, 2022POWER TRAINOn December 6, 2022, while I was driving on a busy highway, my 2016 GMC Yukon jumped out of gear and...
Nov 13, 2022POWER TRAINI currently have 109024 miles on my yukon. At the time the issue first occurred, it had 108998 miles...
Oct 24, 2022POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLWe first noticed the vehicle's lack of power and sudden increase when driving at a stop light/sign. ...
Jul 15, 2022POWER TRAINHad transmission serviced at the dealer in May 2021. The RPM's are revving in first gear and my mech...
Apr 8, 2022POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2016 GMC Yukon. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle w...
Mar 20, 2022POWER TRAINThe contact's sister owns a 2016 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at...
Dec 5, 2021POWER TRAIN,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2016 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, th...
Jul 2, 2021POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHERA/C Condensing Unit leaking. Appears to Leak from small tack weld on the top area of the condensing...
May 8, 2021POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLMY 2016 GMC YUKON SLE VIBRATES REALLY BAD ON HIGH SPEEDS STARTS FROM 70MPH AND UP I TOOK IT TO DO A ...
Apr 1, 2021POWER TRAINVehicle shudders, jerks excessively, and shifts erratically when accelerating. Had transmission serv...

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