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GMC Yukon 2016 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2016 GMC Yukon: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

271Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
5Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
3Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
4Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Lighting105 complaints

105 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes55 complaints

55 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 19V645000, 19V761000.

Electrical System53 complaints

53 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train36 complaints

36 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine34 complaints

34 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other32 complaints

32 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension7 complaints

7 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 16V256000.

Fuel and Propulsion System7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 16V651000, 17V437000.

Visibility2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

16V256000Reported April 28, 2016 - 3,738 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on April 28, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 3,738 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
16V651000Reported September 8, 2016 - 3,640,162 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on September 8, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 3,640,162 vehicles across all affected models.

17V437000Reported July 10, 2017 - 40,683 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on July 10, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 40,683 vehicles across all affected models.

19V645000Reported September 6, 2019 - 3,456,719 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on September 6, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 3,456,719 vehicles across all affected models.

19V761000Reported October 24, 2019 - 652,967 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on October 24, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 652,967 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE18012Opened November 20, 2018 - Closed April 10, 2022

Brake Vacuum Pump Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 19V645000.

PE18012Opened November 20, 2018 - Closed April 10, 2022

Brake Vacuum Pump Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 19V645000.

PE18012Opened November 20, 2018 - Closed April 10, 2022

Brake Vacuum Pump Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 19V645000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20169
20176
201820
201976
202047
202124
202228
202312
202415
202518
202616
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.