2017 GMC Yukon XL Brakes Problems
Brakes account for 26 complaints on the 2017 GMC Yukon XL, 17% of all complaints filed for this model year, with 5 crashes reported. Median mileage at failure is 70,000 miles, and no recall is currently tied to this model year for this component.
- Brakes complaints
- 26
- 17% of 151
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 70,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report the brake pedal going soft or sinking to the floorboard with little or no stopping power, sometimes leading to a crash.
- Some drivers describe the pedal becoming hard and unresponsive while reversing, in one case resulting in a collision with a guardrail traced to the brake assist pump.
- Several owners say brakes felt fine after a prior recall repair but failed again later, including one case referencing NHTSA Campaign Number 19V645000.
- Drivers report the vehicle pulling to one side or making noise while braking on the highway, with no dealer-offered fix.
- Some owners describe brakes locking, sliding, or skipping when shifting into drive or reverse on a hill or at low speed on flat ground.
- A few reports mention an ABS warning light or Stabilitrak message appearing during highway driving in hot weather, followed by inconsistent braking feel.
When 2017 GMC Yukon XL brake complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 19, 2018, latest Aug 24, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2017 GMC Yukon XL
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Yukon XL model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are brake complaints for the 2017 GMC Yukon XL?
- NHTSA lists 26 brake complaints for the 2017 Yukon XL, which is 17% of the 151 total complaints filed for this model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2017 GMC Yukon XL?
- No related recall is listed in this data for the 2017 Yukon XL, though one owner referenced a prior recall campaign (19V645000) that reportedly did not fix a recurring brake pedal issue.
- At what mileage do brake problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2017 Yukon XL is 70,000 miles.
- Have brake problems caused crashes on the 2017 Yukon XL?
- Yes, NHTSA data shows 5 crashes associated with the 26 brake complaints for this model year, with no reported injuries or fires.
- Is the 2017 Yukon XL worse for brakes than other years?
- Brake complaints made up 17% of total complaints for 2017, lower than the 20% share seen in 2018 and similar to the 18% shares seen in 2015 and 2016.