2016 GMC Yukon engine problems
34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2016 GMC Yukon — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The car lost all engine power on the interstate of I10. Leaving me without power, barely able to get to the side of the road. Warning only when lost engine power on the highway. Cannot be driven.”
filed Sep 10, 2026
“Ticking sound coming from engine, possible damaged camshaft lobe due to lifter roller failure. It can cause sudden engine failure, significant power loss, and unexpected stalling while driving, increasing crash risks. The issue is linked to AFM (Active Fuel Management) system failures. The problem…”
filed Apr 13, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Yukon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Yukon | 28 | 76% |
| 2025 Yukon | 34 | 65% |
| 2024 Yukon | 71 | 69% |
| 2023 Yukon | 153 | 65% |
| 2022 Yukon | 107 | 60% |
| 2021 Yukon | 179 | 55% |
| 2020 Yukon | 12 | 33% |
| 2019 Yukon | 28 | 52% |
| 2018 Yukon | 27 | 39% |
| 2017 Yukon | 33 | 17% |
| 2015 Yukon | 32 | 6% |
| 2014 Yukon | 8 | 14% |
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.