2016 GMC Yukon Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 41 engine complaints for the 2016 GMC Yukon, 14% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 56,000 miles. No related recall covers this engine complaint pattern.
- Engine complaints
- 41
- 14% of 285
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 56,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Vehicle vibrates and makes noise while running in 4-cylinder (cylinder deactivation) mode, described as aggravating on long drives.
- Engine stalls or cuts off unexpectedly, sometimes right after a turn or while pulling away from a stop, requiring a restart.
- Engine overheats suddenly while driving, with the temperature gauge spiking and the vehicle losing power and speed.
- Vehicle runs rough with vibration or hesitation during acceleration, in one case traced to unfiltered air reaching the engine.
- Radiator leaks reported during routine service visits, found without prior warning to the owner.
- Engine runs rough and smells of gas after a fuel injector repair, with owners suspecting a related high-pressure fuel pump or gasket issue.
When 2016 GMC Yukon engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 2, 2016, latest Sep 10, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2016 GMC Yukon
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Yukon model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2016 GMC Yukon have?
- NHTSA lists 41 engine complaints for the 2016 Yukon, which is 14% of the 285 total complaints filed for that model year.
- At what mileage do engine problems typically show up on the 2016 Yukon?
- The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2016 Yukon is 56,000 miles.
- Is there a recall for the 2016 GMC Yukon engine?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint pattern on the 2016 Yukon.
- What kind of engine problems do 2016 Yukon owners report?
- Owners report vibration in 4-cylinder mode, unexpected stalling, overheating, rough running with hesitation, radiator leaks, and rough running after fuel injector repairs.
- Did any 2016 Yukon engine complaints involve crashes or fires?
- NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 0 fires linked to the 41 engine complaints for the 2016 Yukon.