2016 GMC Yukon electrical system problems
53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2016 GMC Yukon — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Transmission went out very early. Had to get it replaced whenever I reverse. I have to really smash on the break in order for it to stop if it does stop so somethings wrong with the breaking whenever I hit a bump the left side suspension feels like I’m a lose control and sometimes my radio works…”
filed Apr 30, 2026
“A side detection module pin was corroded and was disrupting the electrical signals to major vehicle components, such as the dash (DIC). The DIC would lose communication with the rest of the vehicle while driving so no vehicle operation data was visible such as speed, alerts messages, etc. This…”
filed Sep 14, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Yukon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Yukon | 2 | 10% |
| 2025 Yukon | 8 | 16% |
| 2024 Yukon | 15 | 17% |
| 2023 Yukon | 24 | 11% |
| 2022 Yukon | 30 | 18% |
| 2021 Yukon | 26 | 9% |
| 2020 Yukon | 2 | 6% |
| 2019 Yukon | 9 | 17% |
| 2018 Yukon | 3 | 4% |
| 2017 Yukon | 21 | 11% |
| 2015 Yukon | 79 | 15% |
| 2014 Yukon | 5 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 GMC Yukon
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.