How common are electrical problems on the 2016 GMC Yukon?

NHTSA lists 149 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Yukon, which is 52% of the 285 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2016 GMC Yukon electrical system?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Electrical System on the 2016 GMC Yukon.

What electrical issue do owners report most on the 2016 Yukon?

The most frequently described issue is LED tail and brake lights failing intermittently or completely, along with infotainment system freezes.

At what mileage do electrical failures typically occur on the 2016 Yukon?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for Electrical System complaints on the 2016 Yukon is 52,000 miles.

Were there any crashes or fires linked to these electrical complaints?

NHTSA data for this component and year lists 0 crashes and 0 fires among the reported complaints.

2016 GMC Yukon Electrical System Problems

Electrical System complaints account for 149 of 285 total complaints on the 2016 GMC Yukon, or 52%. Most reports center on failing LED tail/brake lights and infotainment glitches, with a median failure mileage of 52,000. No related recall is listed for this component on this year.

Electrical System complaints: 149; 52% of 285
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 52,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

LED tail and brake lights intermittently stop working, sometimes going out for days before returning.
Rear brake lights fail entirely, sometimes affecting only the left or right side while the other stays functional.
Infotainment/IntelliLink system becomes unresponsive or freezes, requiring a service request to attempt a fix.
Dash light dimmer wheel controls can unexpectedly shut off all lights, including headlights, while driving at night.
Factory headlights are reported as too dim for adequate visibility on curvy roads, even after bulb replacement.

When 2016 GMC Yukon electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 31, 2016, latest Apr 30, 2026.

149 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2016 Q1 to 2026 Q2; peak 2019 Q2 (23).

Electrical System recalls for the 2016 GMC Yukon

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Yukon model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200548 (36%)
20067 (15%)
200760 (11%)
200837 (15%)
200911 (8%)
20103 (2%)
20118 (3%)
20127 (8%)
201310 (7%)
20145 (9%)
2015361 (60%)
2016149 (52%)
201767 (32%)
20184 (6%)
20199 (16%)
20202 (6%)
202130 (9%)
202232 (18%)
202328 (12%)
202418 (17%)
20258 (15%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems on the 2016 GMC Yukon?: NHTSA lists 149 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Yukon, which is 52% of the 285 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 GMC Yukon electrical system?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Electrical System on the 2016 GMC Yukon.
What electrical issue do owners report most on the 2016 Yukon?: The most frequently described issue is LED tail and brake lights failing intermittently or completely, along with infotainment system freezes.
At what mileage do electrical failures typically occur on the 2016 Yukon?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for Electrical System complaints on the 2016 Yukon is 52,000 miles.
Were there any crashes or fires linked to these electrical complaints?: NHTSA data for this component and year lists 0 crashes and 0 fires among the reported complaints.