general problems of the 2016 GMC Yukon - part 2

44 problems related to power train 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 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2019

Tl- the contact owns a 2016 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that after starting the engine the vehicle would not operate while in the drive or reverse position. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer sheehan Buick/GMC(2800 several hwy, pompano beach FL. 33064. ) who diagnosed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The transmission was replaced and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 144,000. Jft.

37 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 07/21/2019

Today while driving on the highway "service transmission" showed up on screen. We stopped, turned vehicle off. It cleared when we restarted but reappeared again. Then it would hardly accelerate. Only 37,000 miles.

38 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 07/17/2019

Driving and it just cut off in busy highway. ! got it to side of road. It would start but when you put in drive or reverse anything. . The gears seemed as if it was in neutral. The car would not move. ! I bought new. Kept up with anything that needed done. This could have killed my son!! no warning lights came on. Didnt overheat. Just cut off.

39 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 07/08/2019

At less than 3 years old and 60k miles, the following has occurred at different times up until now: overall electrical malfunction including display illumination failure (display goes completely black and/or dim while driving - cannot see speedometer etc. This has happened multiple times while driving on both the highway and surface streets, including daytime and nighttime), audio/entertainment system glitches (radio volume changes to and gets stuck randomly on highest volume setting (was never even set to this level) while driving, causing sudden distraction/disruption), tail light malfunction (intermittently stops working both left and right sides), and now the motor to the sunroof has died (occurred while driving and at a moment when it was necessary to close for safety on the highway. ) the transmission is defective (for the second time - off shifts and downshifts unexpectedly while driving at both lower and higher speeds. Has happened on the highway requiring me to pull over and restart the vehicle. ) these incidents have been occurring for the past several months, but because they have been intermittent it has been hard to pinpoint when to bring in to the dealership for inspection.

40 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 05/12/2019

When in traffic at slow speeds the brake system shuts down and takes my body weight to stop car. Had checked and no visible leak. Now GMC has a fix but charge to fix if over warranty mileage. Second issue is the transmission went at 96,000 miles while highway driving loosing all top end gears at 65 mph. GMC did nothing but dealer helped on tho as well.

41 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 04/02/2019

My 2016 Yukon denali xl lurches forward while driving acting like it is having issues shifting gears. I have also had an issue twice now where when I shift from park to reverse in my driveway my vehicle goes forward instead.

42 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2018

Transmission has not shifted correctly. Shuddering occurs or shifts are not smooth.

43 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2018

Vehicle began hesitating during acceleration. Problem occurred intermittently at first but now occurs each time the vehicle is driven. Check engine light comes on occasionally. This jerking causes safety issues when trying to increase speed. Many complaints are on line from other owners with same issue.

44 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 12/24/2015

Since the day I purchased this 2016 GMC Yukon xl denali there has been a vibration in what I think is the passenger rear end. I've taken it in 3 times and each time the dealer and the gm representative say it is "within spec. " this problem has persisted. The vehicle is now almost un-drivable due to the shaking. It affects the steering wheel at all speeds. This happens at all speeds on all terrains. This happens when the vehicle is cold as well as warm/hot. The vehicle will sometimes jerk to the left or right when the shaking gets real bad. This vehicle is becoming dangerous to drive but I have to use it. I am not the only one with this issue and would appreciate some help.



Yukon Service Bulletins
Yukon Safety Recalls
Yukon Defect Investigations