2016 GMC Yukon XL Service and Repair Manual

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2016 GMC Yukon XL service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
  • Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

  • SLE Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Denali Sport Utility 4-Door
  • SLT Sport Utility 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 5.3L 5328CC 325Cu. In. V8 FLEX OHV Naturally Aspirated
  • 5.3L 5328CC 325Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
  • 6.2L 6162CC 376Cu. In. V8 FLEX OHV Naturally Aspirated
  • 6.2L 6162CC 376Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2016 GMC Yukon XL Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #16V25600028/04/2016Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

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

Consequence

Inadequate welds may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and i

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right front upper control arms and real

NHTSA #17V43700010/07/2017Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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

Consequence

A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessi

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous

NHTSA #16V65100008/09/2016Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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

Consequence

A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessi

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous

TSB #11032777

This PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.

TSB #11030974

This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.

TSB #11030092

This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.

TSB #11030091

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

TSB #11028700

This preliminary information communicates an issue with aftermarket LED headlights causing IPC warning messages and MIL along with several low speed lan DTCs.

TSB #11027698

This PI Communications information on an alternative product dealers can use to perform 19-NA-255: Wax Coating on Frame Peeling, Metal Shows Corrosion/Rusting due to issue with getting product from current supplier listed in the bulletin.

TSB #11027689

This PI communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal harness to prevent confusion when ordering

TSB #11027601

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

Showing the 8 most recent of 1451 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20170417Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported2 injured

TAKATA RECALL OR SENSOR FAILURE. WHILE DRIVING 45MPH, AND JUST SLAMMED THE BRAKES REAR ENDING THE STOPPED CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THE AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. I HAD EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO MY FRONT END AND TH

20260422Component: ENGINECrash reported

My wife was driving down the highway and out of no where there was a loud taping sound, the vehicle started running real bad (skipping), the vehicle lost power and she lost control of the steering. As

20260422Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash reported

My wife was driving down the highway and out of no where there was a loud taping sound, the vehicle started running real bad (skipping), the vehicle lost power and she lost control of the steering. As

20260422Component: STEERINGCrash reported

My wife was driving down the highway and out of no where there was a loud taping sound, the vehicle started running real bad (skipping), the vehicle lost power and she lost control of the steering. As

20220103Component: SERVICE BRAKESCrash reported

THE ENGINE MOUNTED MECHANICAL VACUUM PUMP OUTPUT MAY DECREASE OVER TIME DECREASING THE AMOUNT OF VACUUM/ POWER BRAKE ASSIST. AND THE DRIVERSIDE BRAKE STOP LIGHT WAS DEFECTIVE. .ME AND MY WIFE WERE SCA

Showing the 5 most serious of 266 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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