2016 GMC Yukon Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

33Engine complaints

12.5%Of all 264 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

EXTERIOR LIGHTING97 · 36.7%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM53 · 20.1%

SERVICE BRAKES52 · 19.7%

POWER TRAIN33 · 12.5%

ENGINE33 · 12.5%

Share of the 264 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 GMC Yukon overview page.

What owners report

“VACUUM PUMP. ENGINE LIGHT ON. BRAKE LIGHT ON. DROVE HORRIBLE & COULD HARDLY STOP AT TIMES. CITY STREET”NHTSA complaint 11243184 — filed 08/12/2019

“THE AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSERS AND ASSOCIATED PARTS ARE FAILING ON THE 2016 GMC YUKON. GMC HAS YET TO ISSUE ANY RECALL EVEN THOUGH THESE AC…”NHTSA complaint 11204831 — filed 04/30/2019

“PURCHASED VEHICLE USED @ 32K MILES. VEHICLE ALMOST UN-RIDEABLE DUE TO ROUGH RIDE & TERRIBLE VIBRATION. TOOK TO GMC DEALER, THEY REPLACED ONE FRONT SHOCK…”NHTSA complaint 11165525 — filed 01/06/2019

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 GMC Yukon have engine problems?

Engine is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2016 GMC Yukon: 33 of 264 complaints on file (12.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2016 GMC Yukon have in total?

264 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 4 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.