2017 Gmc Yukon Safety Report
2017 GMC Yukon Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2017 Gmc Yukon
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2017 Gmc Yukon. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | High (3) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | High (187) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 10 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Exterior Lighting | Compare exterior lighting issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2020 | Compare against the 2020 Gmc Yukon with 27 complaints and 3 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2015 | Check the 2015 Gmc Yukon before buying across this generation. |
Gmc Yukon Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Gmc Yukon years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Gmc Yukon | 65 | 3 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2016 Gmc Yukon | 260 | 5 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2019 Gmc Yukon | 44 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2015 Gmc Yukon | 542 | 10 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2020 Gmc Yukon | 27 | 3 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2021 Gmc Yukon | 258 | 13 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
2017 Gmc Yukon Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2017 Gmc Yukon, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Exterior Lighting
40 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Exterior Lighting issues Gmc onlyPower Train
32 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Gmc onlyService Brakes
24 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Service Brakes issues Gmc onlyUnknown Or Other
18 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Gmc onlyEngine
14 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine issues Gmc onlyElectrical System
6 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Gmc onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2017 Gmc Yukon
Reliability Score
The 2017 Gmc Yukon receives a reliability score of 85 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates above-average reliability relative to comparable vehicles.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2017 Gmc Yukon
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2017 Gmc Yukon
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2017 Gmc Yukon:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slipping Gears And Hard Shifting Many owners report unexpected gear changes or loss of power, especially around 55,000 miles. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Service Brake Failures Brake pedal pulsation and difficulty stopping have been reported, posing a significant safety risk. |
High | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Air Bag Failures Air bags have failed to deploy in accidents, which can be life-threatening. |
High | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Exterior Lighting Issues Tail lights and taillights have been reported to be out or not functioning properly, affecting visibility. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2017 Gmc Yukon:
Issues with shifting gears, including slipping and hard shifting, are common.
Service brake failures, including pedal pulsation and difficulty stopping, are frequent.
Air bag failures have been reported, posing a significant safety risk.
Tail lights and taillights have been reported to be out or not functioning properly.
Recall Details for the 2017 Gmc Yukon
The following 3 recalls have been issued for the 2017 Gmc Yukon by NHTSA:
Summary: 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.
Consequence: Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
Summary: 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.
Consequence: As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.
Summary: 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...
Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
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. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC cust...
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2017 Gmc Yukon
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2017 Gmc Yukon with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 1 complaint involved crashes.
Slipping Gears: Many Yukon Denali owners report experiencing unexpected gear changes or loss of power while driving. Hard Shifting: This problem manifests as harsh or abrupt gear changes, often accompanied by noticeable jolts when shifting from one gear to another. Unusual Noises: Grinding, whining, or clunking sounds when shifting There has been a class action lawsuit for this. I'm not sure...
My truck lost power while I was driving. Took to a shop and they found that a had a bad lifter. I have all of my service records from the GMC dealership where I had my vehicle serviced on a regular basis.
I started noticing issues with my transmission around 55,000 miles on it. It first started with no noticing that it wouldn’t gear down when it needed to, and then when it finally did gear down, it would really jerk the vehicle. I started calling GMC then and questioning and putting in a claim. Just went back-and-forth four months. Now it was getting worse to where I could feel the transmission...
This has been going on for a while now, but it’s 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.. luckily I have never been going fast and had to worry about this. This is normally when I am pulling into a parking spot or I am backing up that I have to tap on my brakes a few times. A couple of t...
Sitting at stop light engine began running rough and smoke coming out. CEL came on and began flashing, pulled over and had it towed. Diagnosis was PO300 misfire, dead miss on cylcinder 4, cylinder plug 4 is fuel fouled, cois is fine has good spark- caused by failed lifters. Needs engine replacement. Vehicle always serviced, garage kept and in mint condition with 89K miles.
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that the lifters were previously replaced in 2021 at the manufacturer's expense. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine was running rough. The vehicle was taken to an unknown auto part store, where it was diagnosed with an engine cylinder malfunction. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, w...
At parking lot speeds, there have been many incedents of brake failure, when pressing pedal to stop pedal pulsates and becomes very hard to stop the yukon. there seems to be a vacume or booster issue. Yukon will be fine for days then reaccure when slowing at stop sign or waitng at red light and moving foward in slow traffic to sign or llight and then in happens again. scary and unreliable when usi...
We noticed the passenger side taillight was out. It’s not a simple bulb replacement but an entire assembly. It was put back in place and it lit up again. A few weeks later it wasn’t working. Pounded and tapped on it and it works again. We're guessing there is some sort of short so we asked for an estimate on getting an assembly replacement when it was in for a regular oil change. Shocked that a n...
The contact own a 2017 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift from 2nd to 3rd gear while driving and remained stuck in gear. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure ...
WHEN I BOUGHT THE YUKON 3 YEARS AGO THE TRANMISSION WENT OUT WITHIN MONTHS, THEY REPLACED IT WITH A USED ONE, NOW IT IS STARTED TO DO THE SAME THING, IT WILL SLIP IN AND OUT OF GEAR, WHEN YOU GIVE IT GAS IT WILL JUMP INTO GEAR AT AN IDLE IT WILL DROP OUT OF GEAR, IT'S BEEN DOING THIS EVERY SINCE THEY PUT THE USED ONE IN, I NOITIED THEM THEY SAID THAT IT IS NORMAL???? I HAD THE WORK DONE @ PAHRUMP ...
THE BRAKE LIGHT IS OUT AND A SINGLE TAIL LIGHT IS OVER 500$ Very dangerous to have tail light out and can cause an accident. There should be a recall on these defective LED lights.
My vehicle started making a knocking sound and eventually died on me. I barely made it to a repair shop to check out my vehicle, but had to get it towed back to my home from the repair shop after they told me my engine failed. This happened around 118,000 mileage. I found out that this issue is very common and needs to be addressed for this year and model vehicle. It could have ended very badly fo...
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Yukon. The contact noticed that the chrome on the rims of the vehicle was oxidized. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the rims. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
At low idle speeds like in a parking lot we almost hit another car because the brakes were very hard to press. No power brakes. Felt as I was having to stand on the brake pedal with both feet to stop my vehicle from hitting another car at a grocery store parking lot going 5 mph! A light flashes on and says”service brake assist “ light goes away and drives normal and brakes normal except when you g...
Yukon break tail lamp problems. Brake lights work intermittently. Very dangerous! The break lights will work intermittently and then work. This was an issue with the 2016 models and GM issues a recall. There is no recall for 2017 which I don't understand because nothing has changed with the manufacturing process. I researched and there is a class action but in California only.
Full engine failure
116k miles and the transmission went out. Spent almost 6k on a jasper to replace it. I don’t think I need to explain what happens when a trans goes out. It did all of those things.
I brought a 2017 Yukon GMC from a dealership. When I first drove it on a highway it began to pull and shake, to the point it slow down on the highway. Also the dashboard started to shake , vibrate on the highway. When I step on the gas on a local road ,the transmission is pulling to pick up speed. Took it to a Mechanic and explained to him what was going on he test drove it and told me it's the ...
The information screen on the gauge cluster sometimes will stop working. This is dangerous as It is the only part that shows if the vehicle is in Park, Reverse, Nuetral, or drive. It also is the only part that shows the vehicles fuel level, blinker, cruise control, temperature and other warnings and controls. This is a common problem for the 2015- xxxx Yukon and Tahoe.
Engine Failure while driving, almost causing me to wreck on the highway.
Showing 20 of 187 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2017 Gmc Yukon
Has the 2017 GMC YUKON been recalled?
Yes, the 2017 GMC YUKON has 3 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2017 GMC YUKON have?
The 2017 GMC YUKON has 187 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 9 involved crashes. 3 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2017 GMC YUKON?
The 2017 GMC YUKON received an overall NHTSA safety rating of good (4/5). Frontal crash: 5/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 3/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 GMC YUKON?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2017 GMC YUKON involve exterior lighting (40 complaints), power train (32 complaints), service brakes (24 complaints). Other affected components include unknown or other, engine, electrical system.
How many crash reports does the 2017 GMC YUKON have?
There are 9 crash reports associated with the 2017 GMC YUKON out of 187 total complaints (4.8% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2017 GMC YUKON have?
There are 1 fire reports for the 2017 GMC YUKON out of 187 total complaints. Fire reports are among the most serious safety concerns tracked by NHTSA.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2017 GMC YUKON?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2017 GMC YUKON.
How many injuries are reported for the 2017 GMC YUKON?
3 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2017 GMC YUKON. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2017 GMC YUKON?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 GMC YUKON is acceptable with caveats. It has 187 complaints, 3 recalls, and a good (4/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2017 GMC YUKON?
The components with the most failures on the 2017 GMC YUKON are: 1. EXTERIOR LIGHTING (40 complaints), 2. POWER TRAIN (32 complaints), 3. SERVICE BRAKES (24 complaints), 4. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (18 complaints), 5. ENGINE (14 complaints). EXTERIOR LIGHTING is the single most-reported problem area with 40 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2017 GMC YUKON?
Be cautious of potential transmission and brake issues. Regular maintenance is crucial, especially around 55,000 miles. The 2017 GMC YUKON has 187 NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it good (4/5).
How reliable is the 2017 GMC YUKON?
The 2017 GMC YUKON receives a reliability score of 85/100, indicating above-average reliability. This is based on 187 owner complaints, 3 recalls, and 10 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Slipping Gears and Hard Shifting and Service Brake Failures.
What are the known issues with the 2017 GMC YUKON?
Known issues with the 2017 GMC YUKON include: Slipping Gears and Hard Shifting, Service Brake Failures, Air Bag Failures, Exterior Lighting Issues. These are based on patterns found across 187 NHTSA complaints. 3 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What are the most common issues with the 2017 GMC Yukon?
Common issues include transmission problems, brake failures, and air bag malfunctions.
Are there any recalls for the 2017 GMC Yukon?
Yes, recalls have been issued for service brakes, hydraulic power assist, and air bags.
What should I do if I notice brake issues in my 2017 GMC Yukon?
Take your vehicle to a professional mechanic immediately to avoid potential accidents.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of potential transmission and brake issues. Regular maintenance is crucial, especially around 55,000 miles.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2017 Gmc Yukon
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2017 Gmc Yukon. The data includes 187 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 3 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 9 reported crashes, 1 fire incidents, 3 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2017 Gmc Yukon an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 5 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 3 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16