2017 GMC Yukon Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 44about this part
- Share
- 22%of 196 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 44 complaints about the brakes of the 2017 GMC Yukon, 22% of the 196 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,500 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The brakes stop working. Brake assist comes on. When I press the brakes you can feel the pump is not working at all. This is happening at slow speeds mostly in parking lots but in fear of it happening when going faster. This needs to be fixed asap- dangerous to drive my children around in a car where the brakes just stop working.”
NHTSA complaint #11397494, filed 2021-02, 42,000 miles“While pulling into a parking space, the brakes shuttered and they wouldn't hardly work. Almost couldn't get the vehicle stopped. A warning on my dash said service brake assist. There was a recall issued in canada but non here for my vehicle so far. This is a dangerous safety hazard that needs to be fixed. Gmc needs to establish a recall as soon as possible.”
NHTSA complaint #11360973, filed 2020-09, 38,000 miles“When driving occasionally you have to push really hard on the brakes to stop. 9/10 times brakes work normal but once in a while you have to press very hard to stop. Was pulling into my driveway at a very low speed brakes were hard to press and ran into the wall of the garage. Brought to the dealer numerous times since I bought it brand new and still not fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #11220265, filed 2019-06, 12,000 miles“My husband and I were driving on the highway at 70 MPH when he needed to slow down and noticed the brakes on the Yukon were not functioning properly. More specifically, the brakes would not function the first 3-4 times when they were applied or tapped, but thereafter the brakes would become hard and he had to depress the brake pedal as hard as he could but with little to no stopping ability. The 'brake assist' light came on. …”
NHTSA complaint #11153101, filed 2018-11, 63,690 miles“Low speed break failure. In my driveway, in parkinglots, usually after having foot on break to roll and then stop again, no breaks, or have to put two feet down to stop. I hit a car in front of me two days ago after waiting at a red light, starting to roll because they rolled, then they stopped, and I hit the break and nothing happened. My husband has taken the car multiple times to be looked at for the breaks not working for at least 6 months.”
NHTSA complaint #11204899, filed 2019-04, 62,000 milesRelated recalls
- 19V761000Oct 24, 2019General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500…Covers: GMC Yukon 2015–2020, Chevrolet Tahoe 2015–2020, Suburban 2015–2020 +2 more
- 19V645000Sep 6, 2019General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC…Covers: GMC Yukon 2015–2018, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2014–2018, GMC Sierra 1500 2014–2018 +3 more
Related 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.
- 11007761Sep 13, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that a customer may request the factory Integrated Trailer Brake Control be bypassed and their…
- 11007691Sep 11, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicle that may have a "Check Trailer Wiring" or "Service Trailer…
- 11007686Sep 11, 2024This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic trailer brake system causing a voltage spike into the trucks electrical system which…
- 11000550May 3, 2024This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 5% |
| 2024 | 7 | 7% |
| 2023 | 11 | 4% |
| 2022 | 3 | 2% |
| 2021 | 12 | 3% |
| 2020 | 3 | 8% |
| 2019 | 4 | 7% |
| 2018 | 5 | 7% |
| 2017 | 44 | 22% |
| 2016 | 55 | 20% |
| 2015 | 89 | 17% |
| 2014 | 2 | 4% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 12 | 3% |
| 2006 | 3 | 11% |
| 2005 | 12 | 14% |
| 2004 | 38 | 24% |
| 2003 | 59 | 29% |
| 2002 | 77 | 49% |
| 2001 | 92 | 47% |
| 2000 | 59 | 36% |
| 1999 | 113 | 55% |
| 1998 | 21 | 26% |
| 1997 | 31 | 23% |
| 1996 | 14 | 20% |
| 1995 | 25 | 28% |
| 1994 | 21 | 36% |
| 1993 | 9 | 53% |
| 1992 | 12 | 63% |
Other parts of the 2017 GMC Yukon
49 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
48 complaintsEngine
33 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 GMC Yukon
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology