2017 GMC Yukon Denali XL Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 24, 2021 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Yukon Denali XL years
Not enough data 15th of 16 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 GMC Yukon Denali XL. That ranks 15th out of 16 Yukon Denali XL model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 131,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2017 GMC Yukon Denali XL problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Exterior Lighting2 · ~131,000 mi
Electrical System1 · ~41,000 mi
Power Train1 · ~131,000 mi
Structure1
Visibility1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Exterior Lighting250%131,000——
Electrical System125%41,000——
Power Train125%131,000——
Structure125%———
Visibility125%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2019, with 2 complaints
2018: 1201812019: 2201922021: 120211

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2017 GMC Yukon Denali XL recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 GMC Yukon Denali XL.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2017 GMC Yukon Denali XL. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact was alerted by other drivers that the taillights were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed as a power train failure. The driver’s and passenger’s side…

Power Train · received Sep 24, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11434195

Had this vehicle for nineteen months, 50,000 miles, brought new, right brake works intermittently or not at all. These lights are completely sealed and lights are not replaceable, except reverse bulb. Gone over 30,000 miles so warrantee not covered. Dealership wants ridiculous price for…

Exterior Lighting · received Apr 15, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11196408

Takata recall - the vehicle is constantly stating that the side detection is temporarily unavailable. When discussing with the dealership they stated that they are aware of the problem and it is happening with all the models that have side detection sensors. The sensors are failing and will lead to…

Electrical System · received Feb 27, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11182738

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 GMC YUKON DENALI XL. WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A BUFFETING EFFECT. BOMMARITO BUICK GMC WEST COUNTY (15736 MANCHESTER RD, ELLISVILLE, MO 63011, [redacted]) TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND PERFORMED A PICOSCOPE DIAGNOSTIC TEST, BUT WAS UNABLE TO…

Visibility · received Aug 23, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11121890

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 GMC Yukon Denali XL?

Owners most often report exterior lighting, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2017 GMC Yukon Denali XL?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2017 GMC Yukon Denali XL a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Yukon Denali XL model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.