2017 GMC Yukon XL
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 69 |
| 2001 | 120 |
| 2002 | 95 |
| 2003 | 102 |
| 2004 | 87 |
| 2005 | 42 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 97 |
| 2008 | 69 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 28 |
| 2011 | 47 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 306 |
| 2016 | 200 |
| 2017 | 146 |
| 2018 | 52 |
| 2019 | 67 |
| 2020 | 46 |
| 2021 | 219 |
| 2022 | 163 |
| 2023 | 210 |
| 2024 | 69 |
| 2025 | 25 |
| 2026 | 31 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
27% of complaints: exterior lighting — 39 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing brake lights.
25% of complaints: power train — 36 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
Vehicle is shuddering during acceleration and while changing gear during driving affected by either the transmission or power train
NHTSA ODI report, 20260826
Transmission shudders and shifts very hard in lower gears. Going from drive to reverse the transmission shifts hard.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260808
Car has 100k miles on it. At 59k the fuel injectors went out and needed to be replaced. Then the transmission went out and needed to be replaced, then the front differential needed to be rebuilt, also had to replace the struts.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240223
21% of complaints: electrical system — 31 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing speedometer/odometer.
CRASH17% of complaints: engine — 25 distinct reports on file.
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The 'active fuel management/displacement on demand' lifters failed and caused the engine to run very poorly with a significant lack of power.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240207
17% of complaints: service brakes — 25 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
THIS VEHICLE BREAKS FAILED ON ME WHILE DRIVING A VERY KNOWN ISSUE ON PREVIOUS YEAR
NHTSA ODI report, 20181220
THIS IS ABOUT A 2017 YUKON XL BREAK FAILING TO OPERATE THE PREVIOUS 2016 YUKON MODELS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE AND HAVE A RECALL BULLETIN NO: PIT5361B AND THE DEALER DOES NOT WANT TO ADDRESS OR ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM
NHTSA ODI report, 20181219
Also filed under FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
SAFETY TIMELINE
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...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016.
Campaign 16V651000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2017 GMC Yukon XL — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (39 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (36 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (31 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 16V651000 (air bags, seat belts) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2017 GMC Yukon XL reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 GMC Yukon XL is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2017 GMC Yukon XL?
The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2017 GMC Yukon XL have?
1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.