The Lemon Index2017 GMC Yukon.
The 2017 GMC Yukon is about average by owner complaints: 58 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 109, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about lights, it has 3 recalls, and it gets 17 to 19 mpg combined. The best GMC Yukon year is 2012.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 208 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every GMC Yukon year. 2017 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 31K to 76K miles on the car (75 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 16K–84K miles
- lights complaints mostly came at 35K–60K miles
- brakes complaints mostly came at 39K–62K miles
Recalls 3
- brakes 2019
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.
- brakes 2019
The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
- airbags 2016
In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMC Yukon SUV RWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| GMC Yukon SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| GMC Yukon Denali SUV RWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| GMC Yukon Denali SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3400–3800 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
Drivers side led brake light does not function. Vehicle has 52,000 miles. Known defect yet GMC does not offer repair. Requires $800 light assembly replacement.
2017 GMC Yukon owner · NHTSA complaint 11269557
More owner reports
Driver side rear tail/brake light goes out when open and close rear hatch. Passenger side rear has same issue which was recalled and repaired. Tap the rear quarter panel or hit a bump tail light will turn off or on.
NHTSA complaint 11383256
Intermittently defective tail / brake light. Led circuit breaks. Known issue. Dealer wants $800 to fix..
NHTSA complaint 11325527
Quick answers
Is the 2017 GMC Yukon reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew about the average number of complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 109; 100 is average, lower is better). The best GMC Yukon year by this measure is 2012.
What are the most common 2017 GMC Yukon problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are lights (28%), brakes (24%) and transmission & drivetrain (17%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2017 GMC Yukon have?
3 safety recalls (latest: brakes). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2017 GMC Yukon get?
17 to 19 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2017 GMC Yukon safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2017 GMC Yukon problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 31,000 and 76,000 miles. The middle report was at 52,000 miles, from 75 complaints.
Does the 2017 GMC Yukon have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 17% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2017 GMC Yukon cost in fuel a year?
About $3400 to $3800 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2017 GMC Yukon have?
5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl.
What GMC Yukon year is better than the 2017?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2012, 2020 and 2019.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works