The 2017 GMC Yukon's elevated safety profile includes 3 recall campaigns and 191 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

191

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

16V6510002016-08-09

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

General 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.

A 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.

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19V6450002019-06-09

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

General 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.

As 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.

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19V7610002019-24-10

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING

General 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.

Unintended 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.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2017 GMC Yukon has accumulated 191 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with exterior lighting leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Exterior Lighting40

02Power Train34

03Service Brakes24

04Unknown Or Other18

05Engine16

191 total across 1 model years (2017–2017)Full data at NHTSA.gov

GMC Yukon Fuel Economy

16–19mpg combined

14-16city

20-23hwy

$3,550-$4,200/yr

With 12 configurations tested, the 2017 GMC Yukon ranges from 16 to 19 MPG combined. That's a 3 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Yukon C1500 2WD - Automatic 6-spd

19mpg

5.3L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

16 city23 hwy~$3,550/yr4/10 Average

Yukon C1500 XL 2WD - Automatic 6-spd

19mpg

5.3L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

16 city23 hwy~$3,550/yr4/10 Average

Yukon K1500 4WD - Automatic 6-spd

18mpg

5.3L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

16 city22 hwy~$3,750/yr3/10 Poor

Yukon K1500 XL 4WD - Automatic 6-spd

18mpg

5.3L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

15 city22 hwy~$3,750/yr3/10 Poor

Yukon C1500 2WD - Automatic 8-spd

17mpg

6.2L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

15 city22 hwy~$3,950/yr3/10 Poor

Yukon C1500 XL 2WD - Automatic 8-spd

17mpg

6.2L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

15 city22 hwy~$3,950/yr3/10 Poor

Yukon K1500 4WD - Automatic 8-spd

17mpg

6.2L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

15 city20 hwy~$3,950/yr3/10 Poor

Yukon K1500 XL 4WD - Automatic 8-spd

16mpg

6.2L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

14 city20 hwy~$4,200/yr2/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2017 GMC Yukon

39States

27%in top 3

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 14% of listings are there. But with 39 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

TXTexas

1,07014%

FLFlorida

5818%

MOMissouri

4576%

MIMichigan

3725%

GAGeorgia

3254%

CACalifornia

2984%

TNTennessee

2513%

PAPennsylvania

2483%

OKOklahoma

2383%

ILIllinois

2183%

MNMinnesota

2133%

NCNorth Carolina

2103%

AZArizona

1973%

OHOhio

1812%

COColorado

1802%

DCWashington DC

1762%

DEDelaware

1612%

ARArkansas

1562%

WAWashington

1542%

INIndiana

1502%

AL150

NH123

WI119

MD117

NY112

UT105

NE100

OR86

LA86

KY80

NJ68

MA62

ID62

NV60

VA59

IA54

KS47

MS40

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2017.

2017 GMC Yukon Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2017 GMC Yukon a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2017 GMC Yukon. There are 3 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2017 GMC Yukon?

NHTSA shows 3 recall campaigns for the 2017 GMC Yukon. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2017 GMC Yukon?

You'll get between 16 and 19 MPG combined from the 2017 GMC Yukon, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2017 GMC Yukon?

EXTERIOR LIGHTING problems top the list with 191 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.