2016 GMC Yukon: reliability, problems and cost to own
Good choiceAbout average
It scores 51 out of 100 for reliability compared with other full-size SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $24,886 to own, including $8,944 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the GMC Yukon.
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (E
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › VacuumSep 6, 2019 · campaign 19V645000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
Air Bags › FrontalJul 10, 2017 · campaign 17V437000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 250
Air Bags › FrontalSep 8, 2016 · campaign 16V651000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV
Suspension › Front › Control ArmApr 28, 2016 · campaign 16V256000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. The front upper control arms may have inadequate welds near the control arm bushing.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Not especially. It scores 51 out of 100, about average for full-size SUVs; the 2018 and 2020 scored better.
Is the 2016 GMC Yukon reliable?
It scores 51 out of 100 against other full-size SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is about average. Based on 520 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $8,944 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2016 GMC Yukon cost to own?
About $24,886 over 5 years: $5,205 in lost value, $8,944 in repairs and $10,737 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $25,831 today.
What are the best years of the GMC Yukon?
Of the years we rate, the 2018 scores best (74/100) and the 2023 worst (0/100).