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Used 2016 GMC Yukon Consumer Reviews

3.3 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

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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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

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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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars

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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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars

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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4 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

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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3 out of 5 stars
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