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2016 GMC Yukon K1500 4WD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 18 MPG.
The Chevrolet Tahoe is a line of full-size SUVs from Chevrolet, marketed since the 1995 model year. Marketed alongside the GMC Yukon for its entire production, the Tahoe is the successor to the Chevrolet K5 Blazer, while the Yukon replaced the full-sized GMC Jimmy.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2016 GMC Yukon SUV RWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Gasoline or E85 | 16 | 22 | 18 | 498 |
| 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 | 498 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 | 519 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
5 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. The front upper control arms may have inadequate welds near the control arm bushing.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 250
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (E
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
372 complaints filed by owners for this model year (4 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2016 GMC Yukon K1500 4WD?
EPA figures for the 2016 GMC Yukon K1500 4WD reach 18 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2016 GMC Yukon K1500 4WD?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 GMC Yukon K1500 4WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2016 GMC Yukon K1500 4WD?
Owners have filed 372 complaints with NHTSA for the 2016 GMC Yukon K1500 4WD, most often about: Exterior Lighting, Electrical System, Service Brakes. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2016 GMC Yukon K1500 4WD?
NHTSA gave the 2016 GMC Yukon K1500 4WD (2016 GMC Yukon SUV RWD) an overall 4-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.