2017 Gmc Yukon problems
The Chevrolet Tahoe, and its badge-engineered GMC Yukon counterpart, are full-size SUVs and other trucks from General Motors, offered since 1994 and 1991, respectively. Since 1982, Chevrolet and GMC sold two different-sized SUVs under their "Blazer" and "Jimmy" nameplates, by introducing the smaller S-10 Blazer and GMC S-15 Jimmy for the 1983 model year, below the full-size Blazer and Jimmy models. This situation lasted into the early 1990s. GMC first rebadged the full-size Jimmy as the "Yukon" in 1991. Chevrolet however waited until 1994, when they rebadged the redesigned mid-size S-10 Blazer the "new Blazer," while renaming the full-size Blazer as the "Tahoe." The name Tahoe refers to the rugged and scenic area surrounding Lake Tahoe in the western United States, and was originally used as a trim level on S-10 models. The name Yukon refers to the Yukon territory of northern Canada.
For the 1995 model year, the Tahoe and Yukon gained a new, longer four-door model, slotting in size between the two-door models and the longer-wheelbase Chevrolet/GMC Suburbans.
The Tahoe is sold in North America, parts of Asia such as the Philippines, and the Middle East, plus other countries including Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and Angola as a left-hand-drive vehicle. The Yukon is only sold in North America and the Middle East.
The Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon are part of General Motors' full-size SUV family and are differentiated from the similar Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Yukon XL primarily by the length of the passenger and cargo area behind the C-pillar. An upscale trim GMC Denali sub-model joined the Yukon lineup as the top-of-the-line trim for the 1999 model year; the Cadillac Escalade is a closely related upscale version sharing the same platform. The Denali is available on both standard and XL versions.
The Tahoe has regularly been the best-selling full-size SUV in the United States, frequently outselling its competition by two to one.
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Common 2017 Gmc Yukon problems
The 2017 GMC Yukon has been reported to have several common problems, primarily related to fuel injectors and door lock actuators.
One of the most frequently reported problems is the failure of fuel injectors, which can lead to engine misfiring and poor performance. GMC has issued a service bulletin to replace injectors in vehicles exhibiting misfires and excessive engine noise.
Another common problem with the 2017 Yukon is an issue with the door lock actuators. These are known to fail, and it is a problem that has plagued GM vehicles for over 20 years. Usually, you will notice the actuators begin to slow down before they fail and require replacement.
In addition to these issues, there have been reports of transmission problems in the 2017 GMC Yukon. A sudden jolt or jerk when downshifting into second gear has been reported, which can be extremely dangerous as it can cause drivers to lose control of their car, potentially causing serious accidents. GMC has not yet released a permanent fix for this transmission problem and is asking owners to take their car to a GMC dealership to try to address the issue.
Furthermore, there have been reports of hard shifts when accelerating or decelerating, which can interfere with the vehicle's safety and performance. GMC has issued a technical service bulletin (TSB) to address this problem, but many drivers have complained that GMC has not issued an official recall for this problem.
Navigation and radio freezes have also been reported by 2017 GMC Yukon owners. This issue can be extremely frustrating and make it difficult to use key features of the car. Again, GMC has issued a TSB to address this problem, but many drivers have reported that the TSB does not fix the issue.
Electrical disruptions like these interfere with your vehicle’s performance, which could be sufficient grounds for a claim under GMC lemon law.
It is important to note that if you are experiencing any of these problems with your 2017 GMC Yukon, you should take your car to a GMC dealership or authorized GMC service center and have it inspected. If GMC has issued a recall for your particular defect, they can make the necessary repairs free of charge. Be sure to keep all documentation related to this visit, including any repair orders, as it will be important if you do end up filing a GMC lemon law claim.
If GMC cannot fix the problem after a reasonable number of attempts, you may be entitled to a refund or replacement vehicle. However, it is important to note that each state has its own lemon laws with different eligibility requirements. A local lemon law lawyer can help you determine if you’re eligible for a refund or replacement under your state’s particular lemon laws and help you navigate the complicated claims process.
2017 Gmc Yukon car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Gmc Yukon problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Exterior lighting problems
- Service brakes problems
- Power train problems
- Electrical system problems
- Unknown or other problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2017 Gmc Yukon vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2017 Gmc Yukon
The NHTSA has received 138 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2017 Gmc Yukon. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2017 Gmc Yukon vehicles.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-21
- VIN: 1GKS2CKJ8HR
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Lifters failed 2nd time at 130k miles. Driving on highway at 70mph cruise and engine went to limp mode. Multiple repairs. $5,000. Dealer sold it to me in 2020 with 80k miles and did not disclose prior lifter replacement. I know they did something as a head bolt is missing.
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-01
- VIN: 1GKS2BKC1HR
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: The steel bar could be felt through the lower lumbar area. Seat back also moved out of position while driving and I was told the bar inside the back came out of place.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-01
- VIN: 1GKS2BKC5HR
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: Stabilitrak warning light comes on intermittently. Cruise or anti-lock brakes do not work when this condition is present
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-30
- VIN: 1GKS2BKC7HR
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Tremendous transmission shudder prevented me from properly accelerating from a stop light thereby causing a dangerous traffic backup issue in a congested area.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-08
- VIN: 1GKS2BKC3HR
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I was stopped at a red light in the left hand turning lane and when the light turned green I proceeded to accelerate and the engine would rev but the car would not move forward so I continued to push on the gas when the car jolted forward Violently. I am lucky no one was in front of me because this would have cause a car accident. Turns out the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced which is a common issue for GM however they never owned up to it and refused to pay to for the cost of the replacement and I paid several thousands out of pocket. This is a major safety concern and could be potentially life threatening. GM should recognize this as a recall and take ownership of a failed transmission with less than 100,000 miles.
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-16
- VIN: 1GKS2BKC1HR
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: The contact owns a 2017 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that the A/C System was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the A/C condenser had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to GM Campaign Number: N162080780. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-16
- VIN: 1GKS1BKC3HR
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: Tail lights went out. Lifters have been replaced TWICE! While stopped at red light, at take off the vehicles lunges forward. At low speed the vehicle will down shift on it’s own. 80k miles Recently while headed to work, the torque converter went out. 126k This is suppose to be a luxury vehicle and cost entirely to much to be a POS. I honestly thought I had a lemon but it seems to be a reoccurring issue in the entire fleet.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-10
- VIN: 1GKS2BKC0HR
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The SUV was stalled after getting in D to drove forward and all of a sudden it’s started with a big jerk and moved forward It went driving ok for them rest of the day but it kept repeating the incident n and off until June 15 when it was stalled on a traffic light I was able to put the emergency flashers and drive it in reverse to a near by parking lot
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-30
- VIN: 1GKS1CKJ3HR
- Components: SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: 1.)Rear Brakes are not functioning properly. They still have pads but when you press down to pump the brake it fails. I was told by a mechanic that they other GMC vehicles have had recalls on this, but mine is not showing one. 2.)The suspension on this vehicle has never worked properly. It rides extremely rough. It has some special suspension in it from a shock perspective, but it feels as if it often fails. 3.) I had to replace the torque converter in this vehicle last year, and the fluid that runs through it. Apparently this is a known issue with no recall. 4.) the transmission slips when the vehicle shifts gears. It shifts hard. Also a known issue with no recall.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-01
- VIN: 1GKS2AKC4HR
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: AC stopped blowing cold air while driving
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-28
- VIN: 1GKS2CKJ8HR
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: Tranny failed at 92k miles even though properly maintained. Since new tranny installed by dealer (out of pocket cost) had to return due to tranny slipping into neutral when driving highway speeds and taking foot off gas. Dealer performed TCM and ECM flash updates. Cost out of pocket for programming. Issue came back less than 2000 miles later
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-20
- VIN: 1GKS1BKCXHR
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Info screen black not showing backup camera view
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-12
- VIN: 1GKS2BKC9HR
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: Rear LED taillights circuit boards broken. Disabling both Stop tail lights causing serious safety hazard. We had no clue driving around and we didn't have any brake lights another driver had to tell us. So we googled this problem and it turns out that all of 2017 GMC Yukon have the same issue. There's even multiple websites to repair them as well as auto supply stores selling replacements for $1,000 and the dealership wants $1,500. This is a real problem and GM needs to make this right and recall all of these and replace them before somebody gets hurt if they haven't already.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-09-14
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1GKS2BKC4HR
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: This happened 5 years ago but I never reported it. GMC 2017 Yukon. I put my SUV in park, and entered and exited it several times while parked in my driveway. When I went to grab my purse (standing at drivers side door, reaching for purse on passenger seat) the car rolled. I was on a sloped driveway. The car rolled backwards, and I tried to jam it into park more strongly, but it just made a grinding noise and kept going. I was knocked over by the car door, pulled under the car and ended up having my legs run over by the car. I sustained injuries which affect me to this day. I was transported to the hospital by an ambulance after a 911 call, so I presume there is a police report. I was injured and dazed. This happened on [XXX]. I am only reporting it now since I never thought about doing so before I read an article today about cars being recalled for this problem. If other people have my model of car and this is a problem, I would want them to know. I was thinking maybe I hit the gear shift with my purse and knocked it out of park, but this should not have happened without the brake depressed. I was standing next to the drivers side door when this happened. I did have the car taken to the dealership to be examined, and they said it was ok, but could not really explain how this happened. I still have this SUV but am very cautious about any situation where the car could roll when in park and cause injury. The car crashed into a tree and that stopped the rolling. Has there been other reports of this happening with this model of car? I would like to know, because if there is a problem that has come to light in this, I will get a different vehicle! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-25
- VIN: 1GKS2CKJ9HR
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: Rear (Tail/Stop) lights on both sides, would work intermittently. Turns out it’s a known issue with the LED circuit boards. They consistently break in 2 places, leaving the vehicle with no tail lights/stip lights. GM knows of the issue , but since it’s NOT CONSIDERED a Safety Issue, they do nothing. It’s clearly a safety issue, as following drivers may not see lights, on the rear. Clearly, it is definitely a safety issue, as it can easily cause an accident, not knowing a car is there in the dark , or not knowing that the vehicle in front of them is on the brakes, and slowing.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-10
- VIN: 1GKS2BKC1HR
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Transmission /torque converter I was driving on highway and all of a sudden what seemed like the engine lost power and I could not accelerate. After heading to slow lane and few seconds later everything went back to normal. A week later same thing happened but this time it wouldn’t shift to second gear. I was stranded on side of road. Before calling help , I let it idle for a few minutes and tried again to put in drive, it worked again. I made it home. Next day it just started making a loud noise under truck. Was able to get a mechanic and he said it’s the transmission. Has 103k miles and is out of warranty
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-17
- VIN: 1GKS2AKC0HR
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: The contact owns a 2017 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the brake pedal remained on the floorboard. The contact stated that the vehicle was driven until the vehicle eventually slowed down. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the rotors and brake pads needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, and it was determined that the ABS needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-19
- VIN: 1GKS1AKC9HR
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: Lifters
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-26
- VIN: 1GKS1AKC1HR
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: Driving down the highway and brake pedal became hard to push down almost causing us to wreck. Keep seeing there was a recall for the brake vacuum pump and also brake assist warning came on. Also when driving low speed like in parking lot it takes a while for vehicle to come to a complete stop
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-13
- VIN: 1GKS2CKJ4HR
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: my acceleration is sticking.. have 11322 miles when i accelerate to get on freeway gas pedal gets stuck .. had to put it in neutral
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-17
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2017 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the vehicle slipped out of gear, causing the vehicle to independently slow down. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to a faulty transmission. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. The VIN was unavailable.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-01
- VIN: 1GKS1CKJ9HR
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: Tail Brake Light failure The tail brake lights have gone out on a vehicle that isn't 10 years old yet. Tail lights should not go out this quickly and the dealership will kindly replace them at $1300 per tail light. This is absolutely absurd! It is available for inspection. This definitely puts myself and others at risk! Yes, this problem has been confirmed and inspected by a GMC dealer. Advised this is a very common problem with this vehicle. There are no warning lamps or messages to alert when the brake lights have gone out. Instrument Cluster failure The instrument cluster is also faulty in this truck. This is the 2nd time within a year that i have had issues with this. Safety concern is that you will not know if the vehicle is running hot because the gauges stop working. Also runs the battery down as the fan continues to run for about 10 minutes after the vehicle is turned off. Yes, the problem has been confirmed and inspected by a dealer. Advised that this is a very common problem with this vehicle. No, there are no warning lamps or messages to alert you of the problem. You just notice a different noise while driving, the gauges stop working and then when you turn it off, the fan continues to run.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-19
- VIN: 1GKS2BKCXHR
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The engine light has come on spuradically for the last 1.5 years and has been consistently on since May of 2023. This starting approx. 95,000 miles. During this time after starting the Yukon it is chuggy and missing, as I drive off it jerks and darts forward. Seems to be when I stop and start to go this happens, again engine light is always on...sometimes flashing. Starting 9/19/23 (106,000 miles) when slowing down to turn into a parking lot the engine revved high, no movement with the touch of the gas pedal and suddenly takes off with a jerk and a squeal of the tires. VERY SCARY. Since then I have experienced this DAILY, at least once a day. So far it is when I am going slow, either taking off and accelerating or slowing down. The engine and RPMS rev up and go high with no way of moving when touching the gas pedal then suddenly jerks and takes off with the tires squealing. I am also experiencing the transmission shifting VERY hard, mainly when slowing down. I am feeling very timid and scared to drive this vehicle...this is a seriously dangerous situation and can cause a serious accident or life! I believe this fits into the description of the GM Class Action Lawsuit filed over transmission problems. When I previously talked to the dealership they kept saying that there was no recall for the problems and to bring it in. I am not going to continue to get things fixed that do not fix this problem, as I have already. I know of a friend who has the same vehicle/year only a Tahoe and is experiencing the same problem and had work done at a dealership with no fix for their issue neither. Something has to happen with this problem from GM! The contact stated the issue has gotten worse pushing down the gas pedal rendering the vehicle immobile, then all of a sudden it jerks and shifts into gear jolting the vehicle forward.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-01
- VIN: 1GKS2CKJ6HR
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: The rear taillight has gone out. The LED board has a crack in the soldering causing the entire unit to malfunction.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-05
- VIN: 1GKS2CKJ8HR
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: LED brake light works intermittently.
2017 Gmc Yukon recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 2017 Gmc Yukon.
- Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
- Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.
- Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
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