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2017 GMC Yukon Denali Xl 1500
Common Problems

Ranked from 87 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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High severity
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Medium

9 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Brake Light Failure

    43complaints
    High severityElectrical

    Multiple rear brake lights fail intermittently or completely, posing a safety risk.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Air Conditioning Failure

    22complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The air conditioning system stops working, often due to refrigerant leaks or condenser issues.

    $800–$1,600est. a/c compressor replacement · 3–6 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Electrical System Issues with Lighting

    12complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The exterior lighting, including tail and brake lights, intermittently fail to work properly.

  4. 4

    Transmission Issues

    11complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The transmission experiences shifting problems and may become stuck in gear, leading to potential loss of power.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Engine Stall and Rough Running

    10complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine frequently stalls, runs roughly, and emits a 'Check Engine' light.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Brake Pedal Malfunction

    6complaints
    High severityBrakes

    The brake pedal becomes unresponsive or requires excessive force to depress, increasing the risk of accidents.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Transmission Problems and Shudder

    5complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The transmission frequently shudders, shifts roughly, and fails to engage smoothly.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  8. 8

    Brake System Malfunctions

    4complaints
    Medium severityBrakes

    The brake system experiences issues such as increased pedal effort and unexpected engagement of anti-lock brakes.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  9. 9

    Lift Gate Slams Shut Unexpectedly

    4complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The lift gate randomly slams shut while removing items from the rear cargo area, potentially causing injury.

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2016 GMC Yukon Denali Xl 1500All NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.