Used 2016 GMC Yukon XL Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2016 Yukon XL, so we've included reviews for other years of the Yukon XL since its last redesign.
Engine went out at 125k miles
Sunday, 12/30/2021
2015 GMC Yukon XL Denali 4dr SUV (6.2L 8cyl 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My 2015 GMC Denali just died on the side of the road with absolutely no warning while I was on the interstate with my kids. This vehicle has been well cared for and maintained so it was a shock to find out it needed a new engine at a cost of over $10,000. Now the best part there is no engines to replace it with so now I have my vehicle sitting at a repair shop that I am still currently making payments on, no ETA on the engines arrival, and paying about $500 per week to rent a car to get to and from work. What does GMC customer service have to say… you are over your 100k warranty oh well, we don’t know where an engine is and happy holidays. I do not believe I will be purchasing a GMC ever again.
Big is better
Stu Brown, 10/22/2016
2015 GMC Yukon XL Denali 4dr SUV (6.2L 8cyl 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
You don't buy this if mpg is a priority,if you need a lot of room to move people or items,this is for you.GM has done a nice job of making a large SUV easy to handle,load and drive,the leather sears are comfortable for long hauls,the electronics are easy to work and the 30 months of ownership it has only been in for regular service,nothing else.
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2016 GMC Yukon XL,
C, 01/17/2017
2016 GMC Yukon XL SLE 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is a great vehicle. It is comfortable on long trips at least for the driver. The back seat is tight, but right now some of the kids are small. We have 8 people in our family so we got the 9 seater which gives us one extra space. I'm very happy with the vehicle's road noise, comfort, power, and AWD/4x4 in the winter. This would be my wish list on the next re-design though: I would love to see a "well" in the back cargo space area like in minivans. I know it can't be too deep because of the spare tire, but anything would be helpful. This would naturally increase the cargo capacity, plus things wouldn't roll out when you are on an incline (soccer balls, cantaloupes, watermelons, etc.) Perhaps they could put a faux floor that could come out or stay in depending on the needs of the owner. Also, this is crazy, and maybe I'm the only one to think of this, but I would love to see sliding doors on the suburban/yukon. It's a beast to park, and if you actually have kids like we do, no one is allowed to open doors until we open them for them. If the sliders were there like on a mini van, it would be the ultimate family vehicle. I know a lot of people buy these with small families in mind so it's probably not a big deal to them. And, the running boards are slippery when wet. Could it be possible to put a different coating on them? In any case, it's a great car and I'm glad to have it. GM, what do you think of the ideas?
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beware the grim tranny
bon, 06/25/2018
2015 GMC Yukon XL Denali 4dr SUV (6.2L 8cyl 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
the 8speed transmission has never shifted smoothly. extremely clunky and jerky at low speeds either slowing or accelerating. it slams gears down and up at low speeds. SLAMS
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Too many problems
Shellie, 05/21/2018
2015 GMC Yukon XL Denali 4dr SUV 4WD (6.2L 8cyl 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
At 60,000 miles I had to replace the radiator, front struts and air conditioner compressor. I've had the roof rack and passenger side door molding blow off. Very disappointed. I bought this wanting to keep it for years but now I can't get rid of it soon enough. I spent so much and have spent even more repairing it. It shouldn't fall apart this quickly!
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