Used 2016 GMC Yukon Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2016 Yukon, so we've included reviews for other years of the Yukon since its last redesign.
Dont waste your money
Stephen, 09/19/2018
2015 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV (6.2L 8cyl 8A)
19 of 23 people found this review helpful
So I had this 15 Yukon Denali for approximately 5 months and its been in the shop three time now for a broken lifter on the crappy AFM technology! Second time rear magnetic ride shocks was defective causing ride quality to ride like a 1980s bicycle. Third time for shifting from park to reverse or park to drive the vehicle jerks into gear hard causing the whole vehicle to shake, and to top it off a leaking XM antenna seal!! I suggest buying a foreign vehicle that'll last.
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New Standards set for Full-Size Luxury SUVs
firemedic1105, 02/14/2015
updated 02/20/2018
2015 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV 4WD (6.2L 8cyl 8A)
33 of 42 people found this review helpful
The NEW, GM 2015 model Full-size SUVs indeed set new standards in this segment. I ordered out my Yukon Denali, which currently has about 8000 miles. I have had flawless performance and ZERO recalls or issues. The 6.2L/420HP V-8 is incredible. The fit and finish of this truck is amazing and the list of features is endless. The interior comfort and quietness at highway speed rivals any luxury sedan. I compared the new GM's against the other domestic and import brands in this market. Without any doubts, the structural integrity, interior materials, options and engines were were far superior in the GM lineup. As many predict, I agree that GM will continue to dominate the full-size SUV market! UPDATE: Just passed 3 years of service. My opinion of the latest generation (2015) Denali has not changed. This vehicle has lived up to all of my expectations and has provided flawless service. The Wisconsin winter conditions that I've encountered has been NO challenge for this full size SUV. The comfort and reliability of this truck makes it a good value for the price. Certainly, a high recommendation for GM's line up: Tahoe, Yukon and Escalade! I continue to endorse and highly recommend the Full-Size line up of SUVs from GM. Truly, none of the other full-size SUVs can compare. Even more exciting will be the Re-designed GM models coming out in about one year!
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Major Problems
jfullersf, 04/21/2015
updated 04/21/2016
2015 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV 4WD (6.2L 8cyl 8A)
26 of 33 people found this review helpful
Yukon is comfortable and exactly what I wanted. Tons of room, drives great, exactly like a $75,000 SUV should. But I have had constant issues since I purchased it. Most recent was the full replacement of the engine at 22,500 miles and 10 months of ownership. I've had seat issues, popping in steering wheel, loud wind noise coming from the sun roof. The 4 wheel drive system has had 3 issues and a recall since I owned it. The gauges stopped working, the steps get stuck. GM hasn't taken ownership that I have a lemon and this car needs to be bought back or replaced. I've owned 2 other Yukon Denali's and this has been the only one that I've ever had problems with.
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2015 SLT
cntrlmodriver, 07/21/2014
updated 07/22/2016
2015 GMC Yukon SLT 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
15 of 19 people found this review helpful
July - 2016 update: I owned this vehicle through January of 2016. traded it in on a 2016 Sierra Denali with 62xxx miles. Got good trade in, new vehicle cost $5K out of pocket. The only maintenance, other than oil changes was I replaced the tires at about 53,000 miles going into winter. Was a great vehicle and miss the adaptive cruise control (not available on the trucks). Have had a new Yukon SLT for about a week - hardest part was finding one - much better looking than the Chevy Tahoe. Truck has been great to date. Driving home from the dealer (35-miles) at 71-MPH on cruise, the unbroken in truck did 21.3 MPG with air on (has towing package). The only thing I miss is my magnetic ride from my Tahoe LTZ. Other than that, far superior comfortand features.
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American make SUV a Great Value
Ben Kiester, 07/30/2017
2015 GMC Yukon SLT 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Yukon 2 wheel drive SLT is a great value at $58000 you can get everything you need with all the luxury appointments no need to pay $10k plus more for a Denali! I'm 4 months out of end of 3 year lease ending December 2017. In that time I've had no visits to dealership for repairs other than a few oil changes and a tire rotation. At 20k miles the tires are at half tread also the brakes that's surprisingly good I've never had a large vehicle in this weight go these miles without needing brakes and tires replaced. I love the quality and look of the interior, the comfort ride and luxury I get to enjoy and appreciate everyday I drive the traffic in the city or on trips to Vegas, Colorado or up and down the So. Calif coast. Great gas mileage on the road, no wind noise and smooth smooth ride. I love the active safety features, subtle but effective warnings for drifting out lane, approaching vehicle ahead to quickly and side view warnings for those hanging in your blind spots. I plan on leasing on new 2018 when my lease matures. Everything I needed and expected from this model was delivered as promised. Only suggestion for improvement would be to improve the off the line acceleration. Because I drive mostly city the pedal response can lag which is mainly due to transmission lag. I believe they plan an 8 speed tranny for 2018 which should remedy this issue.
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Love it, but it's not perfect
D Garza, 10/22/2015
2015 GMC Yukon SLT 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Got my SLT April 2014. In the heat of summer, started having problems with AC. As time went by, the AC was taking longer and longer to cool. Took to dealership and was told there was no known defects and sent on my merry way without any action. Short time later, AC gave out completely. By the time I went the second time they finally did have instructions. Apparently it had too much freon, factory defect. Flushed and refilled freon. AC working fine now, but I still feel there's something wrong with it. When it's on full blast the vehicle shakes, almost like it wants to turn off, but RPM'S don't change and it stops when AC is off. Have taken it a couple of times and they insist it's normal. The platform in rear is a bummer, takes up too much space, very stupid idea. In spite of everything, I still love driving it, enjoy taking road trips.
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Recommendations
LaRuth Jordan, 03/01/2017
2016 GMC Yukon SLT 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
I love my 2016 Yukon GMC XL so much and I have only driven the Yukon XL for the last 15 years and I drove the Suburban 7 years before that. I get a new GMC Yukon XL every year or two max. I wouldn't change anything on my Yukon except the USB Port; they need to stay hot when the car is turned off to allow your cellphone or other smart items to charge while out of the car. I would like to see them add the cup size adjuster to the Yukon and also allow the car to show the speed limit on the screen so that you know how fast or slow you should be driving when you enter a street, road or the highway. Maybe even be able to set restrictions that vibrates or dings when you go over the restricted amount. For example: I would want to know when I'm driving 5 miles or more over that speed limit.
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Drives great when its working
Jim kriss, 11/05/2018
updated 05/13/2020
2015 GMC Yukon SLT 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
The rear differential was replaced under warranty, at 110k the transmission was replaced, the interior drivers doors panel is on the 3rd one, AC went out just after Warranty. Drives great when its working. Wheel bearing went out under warranty. Car trim came loose allowing wind to get inside. Might be assembled in the U.S.but not made here. Parts are not made to last. All the good gas mileage gone due to the frequent repair bills. Even with GM sharing in the costs these are repairs I never had to do with my 2002 Chevy Tahoe unless the mileage was at or over 143, 000 miles. I had 356k on the Tahoe and the Transmission was still good. More Bells and Whistles but less durabilit. Ordered 3rd tail light. $700 dollars. GMC did share costs when all the above went bad but it pissed me off that the quality of these parts were so compromised. Pullledcour 25ft. Flying Cloud airstream however a bit under powered for uphill climbs. Vehicle is comfortable with and a good ride. Just wished every component was made withe the intent to wear. Warranty should be 115,00 on the trans and 60,000 on everything else. Laughing my head off that they lowered the trans to 60,000 so you need to up it to 100k which in my case still wouldnt have helped me. Finally the engine died, mechanic couldnt save it. I wasnt about to put $8500 in this vehicle with around 149k on it. I have a new Ram 1500 Limited waiting to rebuilt as soon as the plant is open. I'm done with GM for who know how long. The cost of painting that Yukon was way too much.
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Don't buy. Mechanical POS.
Bob Villa, 07/18/2020
updated 07/25/2022
2015 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV 4WD (6.2L 8cyl 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
GMC should have recalled the transmissions. Shifting slips all the time. Dealer admits they stink. Went to the dealer 5x and gave up. They just replaced fluids. And GM just doesn’t get it; do the right thing here. I have 4 friends with 2015-2017 models. All same issue. Just google it. After all these years, this is the best GM can do? Awful. For a sticker price of $85, sale price of $75k, this is competing with a class of SUVs that all “look good”. That’s all this one does. Apple phone doesn’t work on DVD system Or other electronics in the car. Brilliant GM, it’s only the most popular phone in the country since 2007. 11 years behind, just like your customer service and quality. Total failure, back to Toyota for me.
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2915 Yukon not like the prior generation truck
Jay D, 03/21/2023
2015 GMC Yukon SLT 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My truck has had major At under 120k highway miles, transmission, AC, $800 tail lights. My 03 went 180k with brakes and tires. GMC is not supportive calling it normal maintenance GMC Engineers should be ashamed
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