2017 GMC Yukon XL Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 143 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 GMC Yukon XL overview page.
What owners report
“drivers side tail light flickering and sometimes not working a $900+ cost! I issue with right hand side when suv has 32k miles, seems like…”NHTSA complaint 11593458 — filed 06/10/2024
“Driving towards the bank and suddenly the truck turned off ⦠no warning nothing it turned off while operating .”NHTSA complaint 11532494 — filed 07/15/2023
“The rear break lights malfunctioned and will quite working periodically there has been no inspection from a dealership at this moment and driving at night…”NHTSA complaint 11459762 — filed 04/05/2022
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 GMC Yukon XL have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2017 GMC Yukon XL: 30 of 143 complaints on file (21%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2017 GMC Yukon XL have in total?
143 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 2 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
