How common are electrical problems on the 2017 GMC Yukon XL?

NHTSA lists 62 electrical system complaints for the 2017 model year, making up 41% of its 151 total complaints for that year.

Is there a recall for the 2017 GMC Yukon XL electrical system?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2017 model year.

At what mileage do these electrical issues typically show up?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 51,450 at the time owners reported electrical system failures.

Did the electrical problems cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records one crash and zero fires or injuries tied to electrical system complaints for the 2017 Yukon XL.

How does 2017 compare to other Yukon XL years for electrical complaints?

The 2017 model's electrical complaints made up 41% of its total complaints, lower than the 2015 (60%) and 2016 (52%) model years but higher than most other years listed.

2017 GMC Yukon XL Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 62 electrical system complaints for the 2017 GMC Yukon XL, 41% of its 151 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 51,450. No recall is linked to this component for this model year.

Electrical System complaints: 62; 41% of 151
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 51,450 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Rear brake lights fail or flicker on and off without any warning indicator on the dash.
The center console touchscreen and navigation display go black and reboot on their own while driving.
The power liftgate closes suddenly and without warning while someone is standing behind the vehicle unloading cargo.
The forward collision system throws random dash alerts saying the front radar is blocked or the system is unavailable.
The key fob and power door locks allow a running vehicle to be locked with the fob left inside and no alert sounds.

When 2017 GMC Yukon XL electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 30, 2018, latest Jul 3, 2026.

62 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2018 to Jul 2026; peak Oct 2018 (5).

Electrical System recalls for the 2017 GMC Yukon XL

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Yukon XL model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20101 (2%)
20118 (6%)
20123 (7%)
20131 (3%)
20141 (6%)
2015222 (60%)
2016119 (52%)
201762 (41%)
20184 (7%)
20197 (10%)
20204 (9%)
202114 (6%)
202220 (12%)
202336 (17%)
202415 (21%)
20256 (22%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems on the 2017 GMC Yukon XL?: NHTSA lists 62 electrical system complaints for the 2017 model year, making up 41% of its 151 total complaints for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 GMC Yukon XL electrical system?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2017 model year.
At what mileage do these electrical issues typically show up?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 51,450 at the time owners reported electrical system failures.
Did the electrical problems cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records one crash and zero fires or injuries tied to electrical system complaints for the 2017 Yukon XL.
How does 2017 compare to other Yukon XL years for electrical complaints?: The 2017 model's electrical complaints made up 41% of its total complaints, lower than the 2015 (60%) and 2016 (52%) model years but higher than most other years listed.