How many 2016 GMC Yukon owners reported transmission problems?

NHTSA lists 38 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2016 Yukon, which is 13% of the 285 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2016 GMC Yukon transmission?

No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain component on the 2016 Yukon.

At what mileage do 2016 Yukon transmission problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 87,063 miles, though some owners reported issues within the first few hundred miles.

What kind of transmission failures do owners describe?

Owners describe slipping out of gear, hard shuddering or jerking, complete loss of drive/reverse requiring transmission replacement, and torque converter breakdown described as internal crumbling.

Were any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?

NHTSA records zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries among the 38 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2016 Yukon.

2016 GMC Yukon Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 38 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2016 GMC Yukon, 13% of its 285 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure is 87,063 miles. No related recalls are listed for this component.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 38; 13% of 285
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 87,063 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report the transmission slipping out of gear between 20 and 35 mph, with the engine revving but no forward motion.
Several drivers describe the transmission shuddering or jerking violently during acceleration or while slowing down, sometimes accompanied by an erratic RPM gauge.
Some vehicles reportedly lost all forward or reverse function after starting, requiring a full transmission replacement.
Torque converter failure is described as "crumbling" internally, leading to jerking, loss of power, and shop recommendations to replace the transmission.
One owner reported the vehicle unexpectedly locking into 4WD while driving, causing violent jerking and impaired steering.
A separate report describes hard gear loss at highway speed along with an unrelated brake system issue.

When 2016 GMC Yukon transmission complaints were filed

First complaint May 25, 2016, latest Jun 30, 2026.

38 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2016 to Jun 2026; peak Apr 2025 (4).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2016 GMC Yukon

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Yukon model year

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

200514 (10%)
20064 (8%)
200728 (5%)
200813 (5%)
20094 (3%)
20104 (3%)
20118 (3%)
20122 (2%)
20135 (3%)
20143 (5%)
201554 (9%)
201638 (13%)
201750 (24%)
201818 (25%)
201913 (22%)
202014 (39%)
202151 (16%)
202229 (16%)
202343 (18%)
202413 (13%)
20257 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2016 GMC Yukon owners reported transmission problems?: NHTSA lists 38 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2016 Yukon, which is 13% of the 285 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 GMC Yukon transmission?: No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain component on the 2016 Yukon.
At what mileage do 2016 Yukon transmission problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 87,063 miles, though some owners reported issues within the first few hundred miles.
What kind of transmission failures do owners describe?: Owners describe slipping out of gear, hard shuddering or jerking, complete loss of drive/reverse requiring transmission replacement, and torque converter breakdown described as internal crumbling.
Were any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?: NHTSA records zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries among the 38 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2016 Yukon.