2017 GMC Yukon XL Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 17%of 147 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the brakes of the 2017 GMC Yukon XL, 17% of the 147 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,500 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Passenger side rear LED brake light has stopped working. It does not light up.this is a problem that has occurred in the 2015 and 2016 yukons. I was informed by a fellow motorist that my brake light was out. The repair is estimated at $850.00 as the whole rear light unit must be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11406717, filed 2021-04, 45,000 miles“The latest issue began when driving on the highway, I noticed that the brake pedal would bounce when trying to slow down at highway speeds. I didn't think much of it. Exactly 2 days later, while approaching traffic at a red light at relatively low speeds, the vehicle would not stop. I tried to push the pedal, the pedal would go all the way down like it had no pressure. Luckily there was not oncoming traffic and I was able to swerve onto the left lane and finally into a parking lot where I was able to park using the emergency brake. …”
NHTSA complaint #11316061, filed 2020-03, 20 miles“It was a 101 degree out here in denver, colorado. While driving on a toll way at 75 miles per hour an ABS light with a service stabilitrak message popped out. The vehicle was driving ok with lights on until I finish the toll way (30 miles) and then for the next 50 miles on a highway. I noticed the first problem when I exited the highway and driving at a lower RPM. At 30-45 miles per hour the vehicle started setting the break on by itself and drafted to the left lane. Then I had to steer quickly to the rightscouple times until I reach to my destination. …”
NHTSA complaint #11233243, filed 2019-07, 99,000 miles“This is about a 2017 Yukon Xl break failing to operate the previous 2016 yukon models have the same issue and have a recall bulletin no: pit5361b and the dealer does not want to address or acknowledge the problem”
NHTSA complaint #11162536, filed 2018-12, 49,200 miles“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 time puts me and my family at risk due to the fact that I could be rear ended and cause a major accident and my vehicle has no warning light or service light for this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11459762, filed 2022-04Related service bulletins
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11000550May 3, 2024This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 18% |
| 2024 | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 | 10 | 4% |
| 2022 | 4 | 2% |
| 2021 | 6 | 3% |
| 2020 | 3 | 6% |
| 2019 | 5 | 7% |
| 2018 | 10 | 18% |
| 2017 | 25 | 17% |
| 2016 | 41 | 20% |
| 2015 | 64 | 21% |
| 2014 | 2 | 18% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 5 | 29% |
| 2005 | 8 | 19% |
| 2004 | 14 | 16% |
| 2003 | 22 | 22% |
| 2002 | 38 | 40% |
| 2001 | 70 | 58% |
| 2000 | 31 | 45% |
Other parts of the 2017 GMC Yukon XL
39 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsEngine
26 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsLane departure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 GMC Yukon XL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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