2016 GMC Yukon XL engine problems
The 2016 GMC Yukon XL has 28 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 10% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
28
Engine complaints
10%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“My wife was driving down the highway and out of no where there was a loud taping sound, the vehicle started running real bad (skipping), the vehicle lost power and she lost control of the steering. As a result, she ran off the road into a ditch. this is a known concern with the 6.2 liter engines…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2016 GMC Yukon XL have?
NHTSA has 28 complaints about the 2016 GMC Yukon XL engine — 10% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.