2017 GMC Yukon Xl Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 GMC Yukon Xl.

20162018
Complaints
205
Crashes
10
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2017 GMC Yukon Xl Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#136 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

Avg mileage:63,633 mi
#234 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:49,816 mi
Crash-related:1
#329 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:36,357 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 GMC Yukon Xl.

Headlight/Taillight Failures
36
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
63,633
Transmission / Drivetrain
34
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
49,816
Electrical Faults
29
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
36,357
Engine Problems
25
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
68,385
Brakes
22
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
57,824
Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
49,200
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Air
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Windshield
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2017 GMC Yukon Xl

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~3,640,162 vehicles.

16V651000Seat Belts:pretensioner · Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive · Air Bags:frontal
~3,640,162 affected

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?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2017 GMC Yukon Xl has 205 NHTSA complaints, 10 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Headlight/Taillight Failures with 36 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 GMC Yukon Xl?
Top reported problems: Headlight/Taillight Failures (36 complaints, avg 63,633 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (34 complaints, avg 49,816 mi); Electrical Faults (29 complaints, avg 36,357 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2017 GMC Yukon Xl?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 54,746 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2017 GMC Yukon Xl?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 GMC Yukon Xl include 10 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2017 GMC Yukon Xl have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 3,640,162 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2017 GMC Yukon Xl?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

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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