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.
2015 Yukon Denali - FAIL
John Bucks, 05/11/2018
2015 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV 4WD (6.2L 8cyl 8A)
64 of 65 people found this review helpful
My 2015 Yukon Denali has turned into a total money sink and GMC refuses to take actions required to deliver the Professional Grade product I purchased. I have literally spent thousands of dollars on repairs for poorly designed components that are not covered under the less than inclusive warranty or extended warranty. Most recently when a valve spring break resulted in an engine tear down and rebuild, while still under warranty, the dealer has been unable to return my vehicle to an acceptable level of quality. GM also apparently catres little about driver and passenger safety as the LED tail lights are constantly failing and are over $800 to replace. GMC had my respect until this vehicle, if you are considering a GMC Yukon I would look elsewhere and focus on a manufacturer that cares about their customers and the sale of a $75k vehicle that is actually worth the money...Big FAIL GMC!
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Piece of junk for the amount you spend!
J Burkhart, 11/29/2018
2015 GMC Yukon SLT 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
29 of 31 people found this review helpful
I bought my GMC Yukon slt brand new. I have had it for 3 years now. I have made so many part replacements, that at this point I cannot even remember all of them! I have spent over $5,000 over the past 3 years to repair things that were “ just out of warranty.” I paid $64,000 for a vehicle that wasn’t worth more than your standard vehicles. I regret getting this vehicle!
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The SUV to have if you need the space.
Loren McCoy, 01/26/2016
2016 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV 4WD (6.2L 8cyl 8A)
25 of 27 people found this review helpful
I have owned many Tahoes and Yukons The 2016 Denali is awesome. It looks great and the Corvette engine with the 8-speed is a great combo. GM cars are now so technologically advanced. This is the vehicle to have if you travel a lot with people/kids. WiFi is awesome and OnStar is a must for me. It is expensive, but blows away the competition. I've owned several Land Cruisers, and I you couldn't run fast enough to give me one of those over the GMC!
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Pent-Up Demand
coerich1, 06/02/2014
2015 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV 4WD (6.2L 8cyl 8A)
27 of 30 people found this review helpful
A couple of years late, it's finally here. It was definitely worth waiting for - it's a totally different car than the previous model. I've had the car for 2-1/2 months now and have 5100 miles on it, most of them highway miles. 80 - 85 mph is no problem, and it feels like 60. Smoothest and quietest vehicle I've ever owned. Magnetic Ride Control, improved insulation and active sound management really do work in this one. Highway mileage is impressive even at high speed. Best is 25 mpg so far (over a 50 mile distance driving with the wind). With no wind mpg is around 20. In town mpg is about 14, but average city/hwy so far is 17.2 mpg. Factory Continental tires get high ratings.
Very nice drive with some issues.
Seth, 10/13/2015
updated 04/13/2016
2016 GMC Yukon SLT 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
31 of 35 people found this review helpful
I love the feeling I get driving this, great looking SUV. I have owned it 6 months and I would buy it again. My issues are minor quality concerns mostly. The underside of the hood on the front edge had a paint drop from the factory that could be felt when I opened the hood. All the body panels (fenders and doors mostly) needed to be adjusted so the body lines matched and the gaps looked equal. Rear bumper Fascia needed to be replaced because the gap to the tailgate wasn't even. The interior quality seems to match my Toyota but it's more comfortable to drive the Yukon. Apple CarPlay is a great feature and find myself using Siri for navigation more then factory installed one. Seats are very comfortable and controls are easy to adjust on the dash. One entertainment feature I wish the car had was a HDMI port for the TV.
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Expensive SUV but worth it
Mo, 12/31/2016
updated 07/06/2018
2016 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV 4WD (6.2L 8cyl 8A)
19 of 21 people found this review helpful
We returned to GMC Yukon after having an Expedition as our last vehicle. The Yukon is better in all material aspects. Seats more comfortable, engine power better, noise control excellent, and we don't seem to have any of the small malfunctions experienced with our Ford: sensor lights, wrong tire pressure readings, small leaks, slow power windows, and best of all, no glare from the inside chrome! We are old school....we want an SUV that's more like a truck and less like a car, so we don't like the smaller models, and do not feel as safe in them. This is an exceptional vehicle and fits our needs and has great quality in its manufacturing. The only thing I don't care for is second row bucket seats, would have preferred the bench version. . UPDATE 2018. This vehicle saved my husband's life. He was stopped on the interstate in traffic and was hit at high speed from behind by another full sized SUV. Although heavily damaged, not totalled and has been restored and repaired.
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THe People mover
geoff Masterson, 10/23/2017
2016 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV 4WD (6.2L 8cyl 8A)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
I had only a few minor repairs car runs smooth and for a car its size it surprisingly fast with great acceleration. Did not drink excessive gas due to cylinder deactivation system. The car sucks up whatever you want to put init.
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Very poor reliablity and GMC Service
Blueskies123, 06/02/2017
2015 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr SUV (6.2L 8cyl 8A)
19 of 22 people found this review helpful
At 50,000 miles the transmission was replaced. At 55,000 the AC condenser was replaced costing $1000. At 60,000 miles the AC compressor went out costing another $1,000. My biggest fear is they are replacing the poor components with same design so they will all fail again at 50,000 to 60,000 miles. GMC service could car less when I talk to them about these problems on a $70,000 vehicle.
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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2016 Yukon
Jan, 10/16/2020
updated 04/20/2021
2016 GMC Yukon SLT 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I am so disappointed in myYukon. The simplest repairs are complicated and expensive. For example, I spent over 500.00 to replace a tail light. That was ordering the part and my husband replacing it. Now we need a new battery. We are on vacation pulling and RV. Simple fix right. No the battery has to have a bracket that has screws at the top and bottom. Then another brace has to be removed to get the actual battery out. This requires a long extension tool. Estimate so far 250.00 and a few hours of time. Fan in air conditioner is acting up. That a whole different story. Sorry GM done with your products. Trading this beast off when I get home.
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