2016 GMC Yukon Denali Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2016 GMC Yukon Denali. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the exterior lighting. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING
6
POWER TRAIN
4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
STEERING
3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
1crashes1injuries
AIR BAGS
1
1crashes1injuries
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
ENGINE
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
1
SEAT BELTS
1
1crashes1injuries
Total complaints28

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The contact owns a 2016 gmc yukon denali. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the contact was notified by another driver that the rear taillights were inoperable. No warning light was illuminated. Neither a dealer nor an independent mechanic was contacted, and the vehicle was not…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS · reported 2025-01-23

“The contact owns a 2016 gmc yukon denali. The contact stated that since owning the vehicle, the engine had failed on three separate occasions. The contact stated that prior to each failure, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine. The contact stated that the check engine…”

ENGINE · reported 2023-01-01

“The contact owns a 2016 gmc yukon denali. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the transmission was slipping between gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The dealer replaced the transmission fluid twice; however, the failure…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2021-10-23

“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…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2019-07-08

“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…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2019-07-08

“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…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2019-07-08

“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…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2019-06-22

“I have only owned this car since 3/29/19 and several times now my yukon's check engine light has came on after the transmission bucks, jumps or jerks hard, not sure what to call it but it bucked or shoved my car forward when trying to slow down or stop (not pressing gas pedal). This could be…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2019-06-21

Defect investigations

Investigation PE18012 Opened 2018-11-20 · closed 2022-04-10

Brake Vacuum Pump Failure

On November 20, 2018, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened PE18-012 to investigate instances of sudden onset of a hard brake pedal that could result in extended stopping distance due to an issue with the brake assist vacuum pump in model year (MY) 2014 through 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado…

Investigation PE18012 Opened 2018-11-20 · closed 2022-04-10

Brake Vacuum Pump Failure

On November 20, 2018, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened PE18-012 to investigate instances of sudden onset of a hard brake pedal that could result in extended stopping distance due to an issue with the brake assist vacuum pump in model year (MY) 2014 through 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado…

Investigation PE18012 Opened 2018-11-20 · closed 2022-04-10

Brake Vacuum Pump Failure

On November 20, 2018, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened PE18-012 to investigate instances of sudden onset of a hard brake pedal that could result in extended stopping distance due to an issue with the brake assist vacuum pump in model year (MY) 2014 through 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 GMC Yukon Denali as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.