2016 GMC Yukon Denali XL recalls and problems
No recalls and 29 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2016 GMC Yukon Denali XL.
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2016 GMC Yukon Denali XL recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
VEHICLE SHAKES AND HAS A ROUGH RIDE
TAIL LIGHT STOPPED WORKED, COMING BACK ON INTERMITTENTLY. $700+ FIX FROM DEALER
PEOPLE KEPT TELLING ME ONE OF MY TAIL LIGHT WAS OUT BUT EVERY TIME I'D GET HOME MY TAIL LIGHT WAS ON! THIS KEPT GOING ON FOR A FEW WEEKS UNTIL THIS TIME I CHECKED AND IT WAS OFF. I WENT TO HAVE MY OIL CHANGED AND MENTIONED THE ISSUE. THEY DIDN'T SEE A PROBLEM BECAUSE OF COURSE IT WAS BACK ON. ABOUT A MONTH LATER, THE…
TAILLIGHTS, BRAKELIGHTS WORK INCONSISTENTLY. NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE BULBS. IT IS THE ASSEMBLY AND DESIGN. IT WILL COST ABOUT 1200-2000 DOLLARS. VEHICLE BARELY HAS 32000 MILES ON IT. THIS CAN LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
LED BRAKE LIGHT ON DRIVER SIDE JUST STOPPED WORKING. NO DAMAGE DONE TO THE EXTERIOR.
Yukon Denali XL model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 65 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Across all years, the 2011 Yukon Denali XL has the most complaints (69). All GMC Yukon Denali XL years →
Questions
- Does the 2016 GMC Yukon Denali XL have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2016 GMC Yukon Denali XL as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 GMC Yukon Denali XL?
- Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is exterior lighting (15 complaints), followed by unknown or other (6).
- How many 2016 GMC Yukon Denali XL complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 2 of 29 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 18, 2020.