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2017 GMC Yukon Xl 1500
Common Problems

Ranked from 58 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

6
High severity
2
Medium

8 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

    33complaints
    High severityElectrical

    Rear brake lights and taillights frequently fail, often due to internal conductor failures.

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

    Engine Performance Issues

    9complaints
    High severityEngine

    Engine misfires and rough idling due to faulty fuel injectors, leading to poor performance and potential stalling.

  3. 3

    Service Brakes Issues

    8complaints
    High severityBrakes

    Passenger-side rear brake lights and brake systems malfunction, leading to potential rear-end collisions.

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

    Transmission failure leading to loss of power

    7complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The transmission stops working properly, causing the vehicle to lose power and become difficult to accelerate.

    $2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Electrical system failures leading to lift gate slams

    4complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The lift gate randomly slams shut without warning, potentially injuring passengers or children behind the vehicle.

  6. 6

    Brake system malfunction leading to brake pedal issues

    3complaints
    Medium severityBrakes

    The brake pedal becomes unresponsive or bounces when braking, leading to difficulty stopping the vehicle.

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

    Lane Departure Warning System Malfunction

    2complaints
    High severityElectrical

    Lane departure warning system fails due to wiring harness defects, posing a safety risk.

  8. 8

    Vehicle speed control system malfunctions leading to rapid acceleration

    2complaints
    High severityOther

    The cruise control system malfunctions, causing the vehicle to accelerate rapidly without driver input.

Other years & sources

2010 GMC Yukon Xl 15002015 GMC Yukon Xl 15002016 GMC Yukon 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.