TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT NOTICED WATER COMING FROM THE HIGH FREQUENCY ANTENNA, WHICH CAUSED A SHORTAGE TO THE GPS AND RENDERED IT INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SERRA CHEVROLET BUICK GMC OF NASHVILLE (2340 GALATIANS PIKE N, MADISON, TN 37115, (615) 543-5456) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HIGH FREQUENCY ANTENNA NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. T…
2016 gmc Yukon electrical problems
moderate 46 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
46
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT STATED THE SEAT HEATER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT WAS NOT HEATING UP PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RHODEN GMC HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO H&H CHEVROLET (4645 S 84TH ST SUITE A, OMAHA, NE 68127; (402) 339-2222) FOR AN ISSUE WITH THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THERE…
LEFT TAILLIGHT WENT OUT AND I WAS UNDER THE WARRANTY AND THE DEALER REPLACED IT BUT HAD THE RIGHT TAILLIGHT GO OUT AT 40,000 MILES. I HAVE REFERRED 4 FRIENDS THAT PURCHASED THE SAME VEHICLE AS US AND HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUES. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH GMC AND THEY NEED TO RECALL THIS.
Rear driver taillight assembly does not work all the time! One day it works the next day it does not! I had to have the passenger side replaced about 6-8 months ago & it was replaced by the dealer at that time & there was no cost to me as it was under warranty at that time! I think there may be an issue with the LED bulbs! Now the problem is with the drivers side! This is a safety problem and a re…
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2016 gmc Yukon?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 46 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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