2017 GMC Yukon Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 GMC Yukon.

20162018
Complaints
248
Crashes
10
Fires
1
Injuries
4
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2017 GMC Yukon Problems

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

#147 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

Avg mileage:46,130 mi
Crash-related:1
#246 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:51,647 mi
#338 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:49,622 mi
Crash-related:5
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 GMC Yukon.

Headlight/Taillight Failures
47
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
46,130
Transmission / Drivetrain
46
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
51,647
Brakes
38
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
49,622
Engine Problems
32
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
68,954
Electrical Faults
20
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
45,967
Fuel System
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
29,588
Suspension Failures
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
97,000
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Condensor/Evaporator
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheels:Rim
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2017 GMC Yukon

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~7,749,848 vehicles.

19V761000Brakes · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:wheel Speed Sensor/tone Ring · Electronic Stability Control
~652,967 affected

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 (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.

19V645000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum
~3,456,719 affected

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.

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 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2017 GMC Yukon reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2017 GMC Yukon has 248 NHTSA complaints, 10 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Headlight/Taillight Failures with 47 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 GMC Yukon?
Top reported problems: Headlight/Taillight Failures (47 complaints, avg 46,130 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (46 complaints, avg 51,647 mi); Brakes (38 complaints, avg 49,622 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?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 53,207 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?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 GMC Yukon include 10 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 4 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 have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 7,749,848 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?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full GMC Yukon reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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