2016 GMC Yukon XL Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 199 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 GMC Yukon XL overview page.
What owners report
“I HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED ON TWO OCCASIONS ON THE ROAD THAT MY TAIL LIGHT WAS OUT. WHEN I WAS ABLE TO CHECK THEM, BOTH TAIL…”NHTSA complaint 11311829 — filed 02/27/2020
“LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE/RUNNING LIGHTS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. OCCASIONALLY ONE SIDE WILL WORK AND THE OTHER DOESN'T AND VISE VERSA. MORE OFTEN THAN NOT, NEITHER SIDE…”NHTSA complaint 11308410 — filed 02/11/2020
“REAR PASSENGER SIDE LIGHT FIXTURE LED FAILED AS A RESULT OF FAILURE OF METAL CONTACT POINT WITHIN LED ENCLOSURE. ISSUE IS WELL DOCUMENTED ON THE…”NHTSA complaint 11290999 — filed 12/23/2019
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Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 GMC Yukon XL have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2016 GMC Yukon XL: 30 of 199 complaints on file (15.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2016 GMC Yukon XL have in total?
199 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 3 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
