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Problems with 2016 GMC Yukon XL ENGINE

On average, the 2016 GMC Yukon XL starts to “feel” problems with the ENGINE and its various aspects after 64 354 miles.

Recently reported ENGINE problems on 2016 GMC Yukon XL

Led brake lights don't work car shakes and transmission shudders while driving 35-45mph

The transmission went out, the engine is making a noise and a service center said lots of gm's vehicles are having the same problem the power steering system also stop working and i have to replace it

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 gmc yukon xl. the contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle shuddered when shifting gears. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the transmission, transmission fluid, and wiring harness needed to be replaced; however, parts number: 700, 711, 2429, 7371, and 87571 were on backorder. the contact called ted britt chevrolet (46990 harry byrd hwy, sterling, va 20164, (703) 955-3610), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and stated that they would attempt to locate the parts; however, no further assistance was provided. the contact stated that the vehicle was a lemon. the failure mileage was 65,350.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 gmc yukon xl. while driving at low or high speeds, the vehicle shook violently as if it would fall apart. also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to cappellino buick gmc (5411 transit rd, buffalo, ny 14221) where it was diagnosed with a torque converter shudder failure and a transmission flush was completed. the dealer advised the contact to drive for 200 miles to correct the failure; however, the failure continued. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where another transmission flush was completed. the contact was also informed that the sheet metal on the cross-member was causing the vibration. the cross member was repaired. after the repairs, the cabin of the vehicle was uncomfortable with uneven pressure and a high velocity vibration. the same dealer and west herr chevrolet of williamsville (8040 transit rd, williamsville, ny 14221) performed several transmission flushes. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and a claim was filed. the contact was compensated for the failure; however, the failure continued. the contact stated that the vehicle was currently at the west herr dealer as the vehicle was stalling, the rpms increased, and the traction and check engine warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 42,241.

Bought suv 6/25/2016 the same weekend the engine turns off after a left or right turn :it has happened 3 times so far. 4 week old 2016 yukon denali xl, has stalled 3 times in last 4 weeks, engine cuts off after a left or a right turn only after a short drive out of home. the suv has to be restarted! could have easily had an accident or worse. i took it to the westpoint gmc dealer, 3 times. 1st two times, all of service deptartment could not diagnose the problem. today, after a stall, i called onstar, who ran a diagnostics test,but onstar found nothing of value , i left it at dealership and contacted district mgr. matt tillson . i was told that they would escalate the issue. i did tell dealer that gmc and dealership would be at fault if vehicle is involved in an accident and stalls nor stops while i am driving. i did not want the vehicle back without the problem having been fixed. its day 6 today. i need to make it absolutely clear, i will not take the vehicle back untill the problem has been diagnosed, and fixed. i do not want me or my family or gm service employee injured, or worse, or to be involved with a possible accident in my gmc yukon denali xl. a field service engineer should have been on this case already ! will it take an accident, or injury before someone gets assigned?

In my yukon while idlel the car start shaking so bad, it has a vibration you can see the needle going up and down, took it several time to the dealer and they said they know is a problem with the car but general motor company has not issue any repair for that at this moment, i contact general motor company they said the car is operating normal base on the report provided by the dealers, for me is not normal having a brand new car shaking and vibrating like if will turn of, looks like if misfired on the engine,

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