2017 GMC Yukon Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · 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 power train ranks on this vehicle
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
“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…”NHTSA complaint 11595212 — filed 06/18/2024
“The SUV was stalled after getting in D to drove forward and all of a sudden itâs started with a big jerk and moved forward…”NHTSA complaint 11594564 — filed 06/15/2024
“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…”NHTSA complaint 11587964 — filed 05/09/2024
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 GMC Yukon have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2017 GMC Yukon: 46 of 195 complaints on file (23.6%). 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 power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
