2016 GMC Yukon XL lighting problems
84 complaints about lighting have been filed for the 2016 GMC Yukon XL, which is 31% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 84 31% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 52,000 miles 61 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When lighting problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 10 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 30 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 11 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 9 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 61 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 52,000 miles, and 66% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the lighting complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Both break lights went out, weather has been hot in the high 90s which GMC dealer expressed common concern among owners during summer. Vehicle is used 15miles/day on average.
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH with her husband driving behind her, he noticed that the taillights were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the taillight functions were inoperable. The contact was informed that the failure experienced was similar to the Special Coverage under N182180270. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was out of coverage.
Other problems reported for the 2016 GMC Yukon XL
- Brakes 41 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 33 complaints
- Electrical system 30 complaints
- Engine 28 complaints