2017 GMC Yukon Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 49about this part
- Share
- 25%of 196 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,785miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 49 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2017 GMC Yukon, 25% of the 196 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,785 miles. 1 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.
“Driving from prescott, az to phoenix, az with my husband and 3 year old son. We were heading east on sr-69 when we were pulled over. We were informed that our passenger side brake light was non-operational. After inspection it was found that turn signal and hazard lights worked but not break. A repair order was issued. We took it to the Gmc dealership and was told the whole tail/brake light housing, wire, and potentially the fuse needed replaced and that it would cost $700. …”
NHTSA complaint #11207537, filed 2019-05, 62,000 miles“Drivers side LED brake light strip inop. Dealer says its 650 per side plus labor to replace. Gmc is aware of issue but will not stand behind there product. They also lie and say it's the first they have heard of this type of failure. This is a safety concern and customer is liable for a ticket that may result from faulty GM parts.”
NHTSA complaint #11257113, filed 2019-09, 40,000 miles“Rear passenger tail light failure. Tail light fails prematurely without any means to warn driver short of direct observation. Problem known to Gmc given high number of failures and complaints of premature failures. Tail light is expensive to replace.”
NHTSA complaint #11241558, filed 2019-08, 67,000 miles“Pulled over by police for malfunctioning lhr brake light. Entire rear lamp assembly must be replaced since it is an integrated circuit board with LED lamps. $700 plus installation. Several victims on-line discussion forums.”
NHTSA complaint #11162953, filed 2018-12, 34,000 miles“Without warning, right rear taillight stops working. This is for operating and stopping. Apparently, there are many complaints of this...severe safety hazard for a known part with problems.”
NHTSA complaint #11321703, filed 2020-04, 28,776 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11014170Jan 27, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leak Information and Replacement Guidelines.
- 11000550May 3, 2024This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 49 | 25% |
| 2016 | 104 | 38% |
| 2015 | 269 | 51% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 4% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 5 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 0% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2017 GMC Yukon
48 complaintsBrakes
44 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.
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