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2017 GMC Yukon XL recalls and problems

1 recall and 147 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2017 GMC Yukon XL.

1
recalls
147
owner complaints
7
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2017 GMC Yukon XL recalls

Seat belts: pretensioner · Air bags: frontal, sensor/control module-inactive · Air bags: frontal

NHTSA campaign 16V651000 · reported September 8, 2016 · General Motors LLC · 3,640,162 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 1, 2026 · Engine · 137,000 miles

The contact owns a 2017 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, there was a loud ticking and tapping sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics, where it was diagnosed and determined that there was a lifter failure…

Aug 26, 2026 · Power train

Vehicle is shuddering during acceleration and while changing gear during driving affected by either the transmission or power train

Aug 24, 2026 · Service brakes, hydraulic · 170,000 miles · crash reported

The contact owns a 2017 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V645000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the failure occurred after the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and…

Aug 8, 2026 · Power train

Transmission shudders and shifts very hard in lower gears. Going from drive to reverse the transmission shifts hard.

Jul 3, 2026 · Electrical system

The daylight running light in the rear do not work, which is needed for night time driving. At night when parked or driving the rear is completely dark, except the license plate lights. When I press the brakes they turn on, the signal lights work even the reverse lights. I've switched them to manual mode still no…

Yukon XL model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2014 31120
2015 230863
2016 320272
2017 114770
2018 25651
2019 26840
2020 24721

Across all years, the 2015 Yukon XL has the most complaints (308). All GMC Yukon XL years →

Questions

Does the 2017 GMC Yukon XL have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 GMC Yukon XL, the most recent reported on September 8, 2016 (Seat belts: pretensioner, Air bags: frontal, sensor/control module-inactive, Air bags: frontal). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 GMC Yukon XL?
Owners have filed 147 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is exterior lighting (39 complaints), followed by power train (36).
How many 2017 GMC Yukon XL complaints mention a crash or fire?
7 of 147 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 1, 2026.