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2017 GMC Yukon

Gas
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
12 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
C
Safety Signal
76 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns3
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA359
Crash ratingNHTSA overall4★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA19 mpg
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The 2017 GMC Yukon is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize or large SUV with 12 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Yukon C1500 2WD, is EPA-rated at 19 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of C. Owners have filed 359 complaints, most often about the exterior lighting. NHTSA crash-tested it at 4 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Yukon C1500 2WDGasRWD5.3L 8-cyl162319$3,300
Yukon C1500 2WDGasRWD5.3L 8-cyl162319$3,300
Yukon C1500 XL 2WDGasRWD5.3L 8-cyl162319$3,300
Yukon C1500 XL 2WDGasRWD5.3L 8-cyl162319$3,300
Yukon K1500 4WDGas4WD5.3L 8-cyl162218$3,450
Yukon K1500 4WDGas4WD5.3L 8-cyl162218$3,450
Yukon K1500 XL 4WDGas4WD5.3L 8-cyl152218$3,450
Yukon K1500 XL 4WDGas4WD5.3L 8-cyl152218$3,450
Yukon C1500 2WDGasRWD6.2L 8-cyl152217$3,650
Yukon C1500 XL 2WDGasRWD6.2L 8-cyl152217$3,650
Yukon K1500 4WDGas4WD6.2L 8-cyl152017$3,650
Yukon K1500 XL 4WDGas4WD6.2L 8-cyl142016$3,900

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 37683, 37685, 37684, 37686, 37696, 37698, 37695, 37697, 37681, 37682.

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Recalls (3)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

N192261050
652,967 vehicles
ProblemGeneral 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.RiskUnintended 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.FixGM 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.
NHTSA campaign 19V761000reported Oct 24, 2019General Motors LLC
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic

N192268490
3,456,719 vehicles
ProblemGeneral 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.RiskAs 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.FixGM 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.
NHTSA campaign 19V645000reported Sep 6, 2019General Motors LLC
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Air Bags

16007
3,640,162 vehicles
ProblemGeneral 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.RiskA 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.FixGM 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.
NHTSA campaign 16V651000reported Sep 8, 2016General Motors LLC

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
359complaints filed

17 involved a crash · 1 a fire · 6 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2017: 5 · 2018: 27 · 2019: 46 · 2020: 32 · 2021: 45 · 2022: 45 · 2023: 40 · 2024: 37 · 2025: 62 · 2026: 20

Most-cited components

Exterior Lighting90
Power Train87
Service Brakes65
Engine61
Electrical System53
Unspecified46

What owners describe

“The contact owns a 2017 GMC Yukon Denali. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle started bouncing. The contact stated that the transmission also failed to shift properly. The service engine and suspension warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the con…”Jun 16, 2025 · Engine · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2017 GMC Yukon Denali. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at slow speeds, the brake pedal was depressed but was stiff. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to slow down as intended. The vehicle was coasted until coming to a complete stop after each failure. The vehicle w…”Feb 13, 2025 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2017 GMC Yukon Denali. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the trailer brake system service warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the trailer brake system warning light illuminated several times within a minute. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or…”Jan 22, 2024 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV 4WD★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆☆22%
SUV 4WD★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆☆22%
SUV 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆21%
SUV 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆20%
SUV RWD★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆☆23%
SUV RWD★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆☆23%
SUV RWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆20%
SUV RWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆21%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Other Yukon model years

D

2026 GMC Yukon

3 recalls · 65 complaints

B

2025 GMC Yukon

2 recalls · 78 complaints

C

2024 GMC Yukon

3 recalls · 169 complaints

C

2023 GMC Yukon

4 recalls · 442 complaints

F

2022 GMC Yukon

5 recalls · 339 complaints

F

2021 GMC Yukon

14 recalls · 537 complaints

F

2020 GMC Yukon

4 recalls · 81 complaints

D

2019 GMC Yukon

3 recalls · 124 complaints

F

2018 GMC Yukon

5 recalls · 125 complaints

F

2016 GMC Yukon

5 recalls · 513 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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