2016 GMC Yukon XL vs 2018 GMC Yukon XL
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 GMC Yukon XL | 2018 GMC Yukon XL |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 199 | 52 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,453 | 917 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 55,750 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | GMC Yukon XL | GMC Yukon XL |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 84 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 40 | 10 |
| Power Train | 32 | 8 |
| Engine | 26 | 13 |
| Electrical System | 30 | 4 |
| Steering | 9 | 3 |
| Suspension | 8 | 4 |
| Structure | 7 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 19 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 0 |
| Stalling | 8 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 6 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 0 |
2016 GMC Yukon XL
2018 GMC Yukon XL
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.