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2017 GMC Yukon
Common Problems

Ranked from 94 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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High severity
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Medium
2 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

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

    Transmission Shuddering and Jerking

    35complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The transmission shudders and jerks during acceleration, causing sudden shifts and potential loss of control.

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

    Tail Light Failure

    20complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Multiple tail lights have failed prematurely, posing a safety hazard on the road.

    $100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Brake Light Failure

    18complaints
    High severityBrakes

    Multiple brake lights fail intermittently or completely, posing a significant safety hazard.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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    Related recalls: 19V645000, 19V761000

  4. 4

    Brake Assist System Malfunction

    11complaints
    Safety riskBrakes

    The brake assist system intermittently fails to provide proper assistance, increasing the risk of accidents.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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    Related recalls: 19V645000, 19V761000

  5. 5

    Engine Lifter Issues

    9complaints
    Safety riskEngine

    Engine lifters fail, causing a clicking noise and engine stalling during operation.

  6. 6

    Suspension System Issues

    9complaints
    Medium severitySuspension

    The suspension system has experienced problems such as struts leaking and rough rides, leading to unsafe driving conditions.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Fuel Injector Issues

    6complaints
    Medium severityFuel system

    Multiple fuel injectors are failing within a short period, leading to random misfires and engine stalling.

    $300–$1,200est. fuel injector replacement · 1–5 hrs labor
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  8. 8

    Transmission Issues

    5complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    Transmission malfunctions cause jerking and lugging during acceleration, leading to potential accidents.

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

2010 GMC Yukon2015 GMC Yukon2016 GMC Yukon2021 GMC Yukon2022 GMC Yukon2023 GMC Yukon2024 GMC YukonAll 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.