MYRModel Year Report

2017 GMC Yukon Denali

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2017 GMC Yukon Denali
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:39:41.319Z

Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Yukon Denali Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2017 highlighted. 1999: 27 complaints 1999 2000: 18 complaints 2001: 35 complaints 2002: 29 complaints 2002 2003: 72 complaints 2004: 109 complaints 2005: 49 complaints 2005 2006: 21 complaints 2007: 120 complaints 2008: 58 complaints 2008 2009: 46 complaints 2010: 53 complaints 2011: 96 complaints 2011 2012: 28 complaints 2013: 29 complaints 2015: 73 complaints 2015 2016: 18 complaints 2017: 12 complaints 2017 2018: 2 complaints 2018 2019: 3 complaints 2019
2017: 12 complaints
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YearComplaints
199927
200018
200135
200229
200372
2004109
200549
200621
2007120
200858
200946
201053
201196
201228
201329
201573
201618
201712
20182
20193

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 12 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SUSPENSION

2 of 12 total reports mention: suspension.

SERVICE BRAKES

2 of 12 total reports mention: service brakes.

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THE BRAKE PEDAL IS SEVERELY CLOSER THAN THE ACCELERATOR FROM THE DRIVER. WHEN TRYING TO STOP QUICKLY, THE DRIVER HAS TO LIFT FOOT SUBSTANTIALLY TO SHIFT OVER TO APPLY PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND TERRIBLY UNCOMFORTABLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170313

POWER TRAIN

2 of 12 total reports mention: power train.

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SHUDDER UNDER LIGHT, CONSTANT ACCELERATION AT 35MPH TO 55MPH, RPM UNDER 1,500. UPHILL GRADE IT IS ACCENTUATED. SHUDDER OCCURS FOR 1 SECOND ACROSS WHOLE VEHICLE, REOCCURS EVERY FEW SECONDS AT A CONSTANT INTERVAL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180922

ENGINE

2 of 12 total reports mention: engine.

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The contact owns a 2017 GMC Yukon Denali. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle started bouncing. The contact stated that the transmission also failed to shift properly.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250616

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 GMC YUKON DENALI. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE MESSAGE "CHECK TRAILER BRAKING SYSTEM" WAS DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180821

VISIBILITY

1 of 12 total reports mentions: visibility.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2017 GMC Yukon Denali — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2001 ▲ 2009 ▲ 2005

WORST YEARS

■ 2007 ◆ 2004 ◆ 2011

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FAQ

Is the 2017 GMC Yukon Denali reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 GMC Yukon Denali?

The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2017 GMC Yukon Denali have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.