2017 GMC Yukon
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 |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1992 | 19 |
| 1993 | 17 |
| 1994 | 58 |
| 1995 | 90 |
| 1996 | 70 |
| 1997 | 133 |
| 1998 | 80 |
| 1999 | 204 |
| 2000 | 166 |
| 2001 | 197 |
| 2002 | 158 |
| 2003 | 204 |
| 2004 | 158 |
| 2005 | 85 |
| 2006 | 27 |
| 2007 | 428 |
| 2008 | 185 |
| 2009 | 94 |
| 2010 | 105 |
| 2011 | 158 |
| 2012 | 62 |
| 2013 | 116 |
| 2014 | 56 |
| 2015 | 528 |
| 2016 | 264 |
| 2017 | 194 |
| 2018 | 69 |
| 2019 | 51 |
| 2020 | 33 |
| 2021 | 290 |
| 2022 | 162 |
| 2023 | 207 |
| 2024 | 86 |
| 2025 | 46 |
| 2026 | 19 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
24% of complaints: exterior lighting — 47 distinct reports on file.
CRASH24% of complaints: power train — 46 distinct reports on file.
21% of complaints: service brakes — 41 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
This has been going on for a while now, but itâs getting worse overtime. If I push on my brakes more than twice the brake pedal locks up and I have to push extremely hard to get my vehicle stopped..
NHTSA ODI report, 20251229
LOW SPEED BREAK FAILURE. IN MY DRIVEWAY, IN PARKINGLOTS, USUALLY AFTER HAVING FOOT ON BREAK TO "ROLL" AND THEN STOP AGAIN, NO BREAKS, OR HAVE TO PUT TWO FEET DOWN TO STOP.
NHTSA ODI report, 20190430
HAVE NO BRAKES AT LOW SPEED DUE TO FAULTY VACUUM PUMP
NHTSA ODI report, 20190115
16% of complaints: engine — 32 distinct reports on file.
11% of complaints: electrical system — 21 distinct reports on file.
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 GMC YUKON. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE "SAFETY ASSIST SYSTEM SERVICE" WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED.
NHTSA ODI report, 20170623
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
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.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019.
Campaign 19V645000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.
Campaign 19V761000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2017 GMC Yukon — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (47 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (46 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (41 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 16V651000 (air bags, seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V645000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V761000 (electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2017 GMC Yukon reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 GMC Yukon is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2017 GMC Yukon?
The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2017 GMC Yukon have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.