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2017 GMC Yukon Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 193 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Buyer Beware — 2017 GMC Yukon

The 2017 GMC Yukon shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
193
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
10
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2017 GMC Yukon (3)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized GMC dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V645000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V761000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V651000
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Most Common Problems — 2017 GMC Yukon

Based on 193 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
44
Exterior Lighting
44
Service Brakes
29
Engine
19
Unknown Or Other
19
Electrical System
17
Suspension
10
Wheels
2
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GMC Yukon — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.

2011 399 complaints 2012 137 complaints 2013 185 complaints 2014 61 complaints 2015 546 complaints 2016 263 complaints 2017 193 complaints 2018 69 complaints 2019 47 complaints 2020 30 complaints 2021 279 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2011, 2015 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2014, 2018, 2019 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2017 GMC Yukon

Is the 2017 GMC Yukon reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 GMC Yukon has 3 recalls and 193 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2017 GMC Yukon have?
The 2017 GMC Yukon has 3 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 GMC Yukon?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2017 GMC Yukon are: Power Train, Exterior Lighting, Service Brakes, Engine. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2017 GMC Yukon safe to buy?
The 2017 GMC Yukon has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year GMC Yukon should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the GMC Yukon are: 2014, 2018, 2019. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2011, 2015.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.