2017 GMC Yukon Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 48about this part
- Share
- 24%of 196 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 48 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2017 GMC Yukon, 24% of the 196 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have taken it in to the dealership several time for inspection. The first time involved a repeated vibration while driving. The resolution was to change or flush the transmission fluid to get rid of any metal shavings. Since then I've taken it back into the dealership twice with reports of jerking, a delayed start when accelerating, and most recently a lurching when shifting between reverse and drive. Each time they have said this is normal.”
NHTSA complaint #11252552, filed 2019-08, 24,000 miles“When traveling at low speeds (10-20 MPH), I have continuously experienced lunging and jerkiness with my transmission for over 2 years now. Despite approximately a dozen separate evaluations and/or repairs by GM-certified technicians, the problem continues to exist. I am told that the issue is normal and that I must live with the issue as being normal. Not only am I concerned about the ongoing maintenance cost, but the safety of myself and passengers should the vehicle strike an object or person accidentally. …”
NHTSA complaint #11404991, filed 2021-03, 31,000 miles“Transmission shifts are very rough in slow traffic with as much as one to two second delays in shifting into gear with a loud thump. It is so rough that it feels like someone may have ran into the your back bumper. It is also bad enough that it startles the driver and could be a safety issue. Gm is saying that this is normal for this eight speed transmission. If my car, the one I'm driving now, had this same problem I would definitely replace the transmission. This is a 2017 denali with less than 5000 miles on it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11093948, filed 2018-05, 4,400 miles“The transmission or torque converter are shuddering how do we fix, how do I protect family, will the transmission fall out on highway can I keep driving and be safety with family?”
NHTSA complaint #11155387, filed 2018-12, 9,000 miles“I purchased my 2017 Yukon denali in 2017. Since the day I bought it I have noticed a problem with appears to be the transmission. I will be at a stop then I accelerate and the car has a hard shift forward. It tends to pull forward all of a sudden but very violently. I have taken in my Yukon to the two Gmc delerships in my area several times. They have serviced it and even performed a transmission flush but still the problem has always continued. I have been dealing with this Yukon problem for two years now. Its so dangerous to drive.”
NHTSA complaint #11254996, filed 2019-09, 100 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11014622Mar 2, 2025This Preliminary information communicates Diagnostic aids for a no start or DTC'S following a transmission replacement
- 11014621Mar 2, 2025This Preliminary information communicates Diagnostic aids for a no start or DTC'S following a transmission replacement
- 11014353Feb 12, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and Correcting Low Mileage Harsh Shifts, Slips, or Flares.
- 11014044Feb 3, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a delayed engagement into drive, shudder at a launch, or the…
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11011989Nov 27, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 11011436Oct 10, 2024This Preliminary information communicates for Technicians installing a Service Replacement Transmission Assembly to contact Technical Assistance to make sure unit is not suspect…
- 11009756Sep 17, 2024This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 25% |
| 2025 | 7 | 12% |
| 2024 | 13 | 12% |
| 2023 | 47 | 19% |
| 2022 | 29 | 16% |
| 2021 | 55 | 16% |
| 2020 | 15 | 41% |
| 2019 | 13 | 24% |
| 2018 | 18 | 26% |
| 2017 | 48 | 24% |
| 2016 | 36 | 13% |
| 2015 | 46 | 9% |
| 2014 | 3 | 5% |
| 2013 | 5 | 4% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 7 | 4% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 | 8 | 4% |
| 2007 | 21 | 5% |
| 2006 | 2 | 7% |
| 2005 | 8 | 9% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 | 10 | 6% |
| 2001 | 13 | 7% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 14 | 7% |
| 1998 | 8 | 10% |
| 1997 | 15 | 11% |
| 1996 | 8 | 11% |
| 1995 | 4 | 4% |
| 1994 | 2 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 6% |
| 1992 | 2 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2017 GMC Yukon
49 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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