2017 GMC Yukon Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

32Engine complaints

16.4%Of all 195 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

EXTERIOR LIGHTING47 · 24.1%

POWER TRAIN46 · 23.6%

SERVICE BRAKES41 · 21%

ENGINE32 · 16.4%

Unspecified / other23 · 11.8%

Share of the 195 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 GMC Yukon overview page.

What owners report

“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…”NHTSA complaint 11591460 — filed 05/30/2024

“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…”NHTSA complaint 11546067 — filed 09/22/2023

“service brake assist light, needed to press brake pedal harder to stop, a ticking noise coming from engine compartment.”NHTSA complaint 11523118 — filed 05/21/2023

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 GMC Yukon have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2017 GMC Yukon: 32 of 195 complaints on file (16.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2017 GMC Yukon have in total?

195 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 10 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 3 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.