2017 GMC Yukon recalls, problems & safety ratings
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 GMC Yukon and 196 owner complaints. The most-reported problem areas are exterior lighting (49), power train (48), service brakes (44). It earned a 4-star overall NHTSA safety rating. EPA-rated fuel economy is about 19 mpg combined.
The 2017 ranks #10 of 14 Yukon model years for fewest complaints (2012–2025), with more complaints than the average year (183). It has 3 recalls vs. an average of 4.6 per model year.
Recalls 3
Every recall NHTSA lists for the 2017 GMC Yukon. Not every recall applies to every vehicle, so check your VIN. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
Service brakes, hydraulic · antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · wheel speed sensor/tone ring
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic · power assist · vacuum
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Air bags · frontal
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
Common problems
From complaints owners filed with NHTSA. Complaints aren't verified, but patterns across hundreds of owners point to known weak spots.
Most-reported problem areas
By the numbers
Recent owner reports
While traveling at highway speeds, my 2017 GMC Yukon SLE suffered a sudden, catastrophic Active Fuel Management (AFM) valvetrain lifter and camshaft collapse. This caused an immediate and highly dangerous loss of vehicle propulsion in live moving traffic on I-95, creating an extreme physical safety hazard for my family. General Motors has extensive, documented internal corporat…
The paint on my hood, roof and mirrors has peeled off and the gray coating is showing. I have own many GM vehicles and have never had this happen before.
The recall repair for the brake vacuum pump did not hold for this vehicle. Even after the repair, several years later, the brakes would get hard as a rock, especially at low speeds and there was difficult stopping the vehicle. Due to the special Warranty on this recall, I was able to get the brake vacuum pump replaced at no cost. However, the recall repair failed initially. Th…
Safety ratings
2017 GMC Yukon SUV RWD
2017 GMC Yukon SUV 4WD
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for common configurations of the 2017 GMC Yukon.
Yukon C1500 2WD
Auto 6-spd · 8 cyl · 5.3 L · SIDI
Regular
Yukon C1500 2WD
Auto 6-spd · 8 cyl · 5.3 L · SIDI; FFV
Gasoline or E85
Yukon C1500 XL 2WD
Auto 6-spd · 8 cyl · 5.3 L · SIDI
Regular
Yukon C1500 XL 2WD
Auto 6-spd · 8 cyl · 5.3 L · SIDI; FFV
Gasoline or E85
Other model years
Questions
How many recalls does the 2017 GMC Yukon have?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 GMC Yukon, most recently for service brakes, hydraulic · antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · wheel speed sensor/tone ring (10/24/2019). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Enter your VIN to check whether a recall applies to your vehicle.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 GMC Yukon?
Based on 196 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported areas are exterior lighting (49), power train (48), service brakes (44).
Is the 2017 GMC Yukon safe?
The 2017 GMC Yukon earned a 4-star overall rating in NHTSA's 5-star safety ratings.
Is the 2017 a good year for the GMC Yukon?
The 2017 ranks #10 of 14 Yukon model years for fewest complaints (2012–2025), with more complaints than the average year (183). It has 3 recalls vs. an average of 4.6 per model year.
What gas mileage does the 2017 GMC Yukon get?
The 2017 GMC Yukon is EPA-rated at about 19 mpg combined.
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings APIs; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data retrieved October 21, 2026. NHTSA model names used: YUKON, Yukon.