Worst 2017 GMC Yukon Xl Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 GMC Yukon Xl.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 36 | — | — | 63,633 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 34 | 1 | — | 49,816 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 29 | 1 | — | 36,357 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 25 | 1 | — | 68,385 mi | |
| Brakes | 22 | 3 | — | 57,824 mi | |
| Fuel System | 5 | 1 | — | 49,200 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 GMC Yukon Xl
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~3,640,162 vehicles.
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 and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
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2017 GMC Yukon Xl — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2017 GMC Yukon Xl reliable?
What are common problems with the 2017 GMC Yukon Xl?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2017 GMC Yukon Xl?
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Does the 2017 GMC Yukon Xl have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2017 GMC Yukon Xl?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full GMC Yukon Xl reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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