Brake Light problems of the 2016 GMC Yukon - part 2

75 problems related to brake light have been reported for the 2016 GMC Yukon. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 GMC Yukon based on all problems reported for the 2016 Yukon.

36 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2019

Brake light stopped working but it cant be repaired unless you replace the entire light assembly. This is a very common problem. So much so, it is a 3 month wait to get it! not to mention it costs $500-800!! now I cant even drive the car because of the safety concern of someone rear ending me. GMC needs to recall these or pay the 3 month car rental fee.

37 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 06/22/2019

Brake lights out. !! first was driver side now both sides !! dealership says modules need to be replaced and no long have warranty coverage . It was 3 yr /30,00 !! I'm just 38,000 and just past 3 yrs !! absolutely ridiculous $1,500. 00 for each sides just for the parts !! unbelievable!! that's not included time and labor. !! so very angry!! no recall on this but in my finding, I am hearing this is an on going problem.

38 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 06/14/2019

GMC 2016 Yukon xl denali back taillights and brake lights are out. All of them. Very dangerous. GMC denied responsibility but everyone I know that has the same car says they have had issues. Never had this in any other vehicle in 30+ years of driving. They are obviously faulty and they need to accept responsibility.

39 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 06/11/2019

Driver side brake light out . Its a known issue with the lights and GMC refuses to acknowledge its an issue. . .

40 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 06/06/2019

Rear brake light led strip is out. Vehicle only has 37k miles on it. Dealership will not repair it but wants to sell a new brake assembly for $750 each. If you tap on the light assembly, it comes on momentary and goes out again. Brake lights on both side of vehicle continue to flash rapidly, there has to be some type o ofelectrical problem to cause this issue,.

41 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 06/03/2019

Driver side rear led brake light no longer works.

42 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2019

Tl- the contact owns a 2016 GMC Yukon xl. The contact stated that the vehicle was at stand still at a traffic light, when a bystander informed him the vehicle's brake lights were not illuminated . The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to local dealer texan GMC Buick located at 18225 eastex fwy, humble, TX 77338, (281) 973-3117, where it was diagnoses with needing all the brake light bulb to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 92,000. Dp.

43 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 05/29/2019

Was just told my right brake light is out. Dealership said $700 to fix!! and they are out of stock. Car is less then 3 years old. What in the world!!.

44 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 05/25/2019

The brake lights in the 2016 GMC Yukon vehicle failed. The design requires a whole light assembly replacement. The dealer quoted $750 per light. The problem seems to be widespread and caused by faulty light assembly.

45 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 05/23/2019

Rear right brake light went out due to known defect. Metal piece broke that allows a connection between the led lights. GMC should recall these lights since there are so many people having safety issues with them.

46 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 05/23/2019

Rear brake light led strip is out. Vehicle only has 37k miles on it. Dealership will not repair it but wants to sell a new brake assembly for $750 each. If you tap on the light assembly, it comes on momentary and goes out again.

47 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 05/18/2019

2016 GMC Yukon has only 40k miles, yet brake lights on rear driver side are out. Hundreds of complaints online re:same issue; cost to repair is $650-$800. This shouldn't be an issue with this age of the vehicle. Concern is the passenger side will go out next and cost another $650-$800.

48 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 05/16/2019

The rear brake lights are not functioning consistently. The turn light and reverse light work but not the break lights. They are their own assembly and have to be replaced at a cost of $650/each at the dealership. Online I found hundreds of others that had the same issue.

49 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 05/15/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2016 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that the passenger side brake light went out. The entire unit was replaced by an independent mechanic with manufacturer approved parts. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 39,500.

50 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 04/30/2019

The rear tail/brake lights on the GMC Yukon series have a defect that keep causing the running lights and brake lights to work intermittently. I had an entire new light installed and the same issue occurred within a few thousand miles. GMC is aware of this problem and has yet to issue a recall for these defective lights. Obviously this is an important safety feature of the vehicle in order to alert other drivers of mere presence, braking, and turning actions.

51 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 04/25/2019

Right led brake light has stopped functioning. Through online search engine, I've discovered that this is an increasingly frquent problem that GMC has refused to address.

52 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 04/04/2019

Passenger side brake light not working. Yukon has under 40,000 miles and is meticulously cared for. I have read many other complaints online and this seems to be a quality issue. There is no easy fix and a complete replacement is required. This is a safety issue given it is a brake light. Brake lights should not malfunction in this manner. A recall is certainly in order as failure to signal braking can be a risk for myself as the driver and others.

53 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2019

Running boards failing to work properly all the time. Sometimes will start to go down but return up when opening door. Will also fail to go up after closing door and remain down. Middle row dvd screen is black and not working. Rear brake lights working off and on. Horrible loud squealing sound under the hood. The vehicle will also begin to shake randomly and feels jumpy at times.

54 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2019

Passenger side led brake light failed at 60000 miles. $800 dealer repair quote to replace. No manufacture support.

55 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 03/02/2019

The right rear brake light quit working. Will come on when pushed against car. Dealer said it was electrical in the brake light unit.

56 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 02/27/2019

Rear brake light works intermittently.

57 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 02/27/2019

Brake light work intermittently. Very dangerous when you don't if they are work or not.

58 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 02/22/2019

My vehicle has only 47,000 miles and my passenger side brake light is out. There is also water and moisture that builds up in both taillights. I was told it would be $800 each to replace and was no longer under warranty. I am the original owner and purchased the vehicle new. The vehicle has never been in any accidents. This is a serious issue and needs to be covered by the manufacturer. The led lights should not go out this quickly.

59 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 02/18/2019

Rear led brake lights no longer light up.

60 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 02/08/2019

Right rear brake light assembly failed. It is a sealed assembly and cannot be repaired without breaking the sealed/sonic welded assembly. Replacement assembly is $700+ dollars.

61 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2019

Led brake light on driver side just stopped working. No damage done to the exterior.

62 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2019

My car is barely 3 years old and has only 24,000 miles on it because I work from home. I specifically lease cars so I don't have to deal with issues. This cars rear passenger brake light no longer works! the service manager at the GMC dealership says they have to replace a great deal of these in cars not very old like mine. This is definitely a safety issue for brake lights to be going out on a 3 year old car! it has been out for months and I was just procrastinating because you must go to a dealership shop to get it replaced. You cannot get it at a part store yourself so my car probably only had 20,000-21,000 miles on it when this started.

63 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2019

I have been told by multiple people that one or both of my brake lights has not been working. I have tested them myself and I too get mixed results. Sometimes one works and other times neither. Being that I drive 30 minutes to and from work everyday this is a major concern.

64 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2018

Brake light went out at 58k miles, it's an led light and should not go out that fast. Upon research this seems to be a manufacture defect effecting 2015-2017 GMC Yukons. At no point did my car alert me of the issue, luckily someone pointed it out to me before it caused a wreck.

65 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 11/02/2018

Rear passenger brake light stop working, vehicle is only 2 years old. We should not be having this issue so soon or at all, since led lights normally dont stop working. I also looked into fixing it and its gonna cost $700 dollars. This is ridiculous!.

66 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2018

Led bulbs in brake lights work intermittently and eventually go out.

67 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 08/31/2018

Left rear led brake light works on and off.

68 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 08/30/2018

The rear brake light work intermittently. It's mostly the driver's side but he both go on and off when I'm driving and parked. I have almost been in several accidents. I am afraid I am going to get rear ended with my children in the car. I have seen many vehicle just like mine with at least one brake light out. When he looked this up online it is a known issue. My sister has the exact same year make and model. She experienced the exact same brake light issues. She opened a case with gm and they worked with her to cover it and charged her the deductible. She was over the 36k miles gm constantly references. This is so unsafe. The air on this vehicle also does lot stay cold. It turns warm when I slow down.

69 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 08/24/2018

Progressive intermittent brake light functionality that eventually culminated with complete inoperability; only the right/left brake light assemblies are affected; reverse lamps operate; upper center brake light functions normally; this is a known problem with GMC brake light assemblies per multiple forums.

70 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 07/25/2018

Model Yukon xl 2016, less than 50k miles, brake lights have failed completely. No rear braking lights. Entire assembly has to be replaced. First noticed in July, have only had vehicle for 14 months.



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