Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 GMC Yukon
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 GMC Yukon has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 196 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V761000 Software Error May Cause Unintended Braking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V645000 Vacuum Pump May Decrease Power Brake Assist NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V651000 Frontal Air Bags May Not Deploy NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Exterior Lighting 49 complaints
- Power Train 48 complaints
- Service Brakes 41 complaints
- Engine 33 complaints
- Unknown or Other 23 complaints
- Electrical System 21 complaints
Of the 196 complaints on file, 10 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 196 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 GMC Yukon has a moderate incidence of brake, power train, and engine issues, tempered by fewer suspension or airbag concerns. Recalls include serious brake and airbag faults, affecting safety and reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| wheel speed sensor | 30,000–60,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
| vacuum pump | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$650 | common |
| exterior lighting | 40,000–70,000 miles | $100–$300 | common |
| transmission | 80,000–120,000 miles | No reliable estimate | occasional |
| engine cooling | 60,000–100,000 miles | $400–$900 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad and rotor inspection
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Coolant system check
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Battery inspection and maintenance
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Soft brake pedal feel
- Fluctuations in engine power
- Flickering dashboard lights
- Difficulty in gear shifting
- Unusual engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 GMC Yukon at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.