2017 GMC Yukon XL Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 30 Engine complaints for the 2017 GMC Yukon XL, 20% of its 151 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 70,000. One crash and no fires were reported, and NHTSA shows no related recall for this problem area.
- Engine complaints
- 30
- 20% of 151
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 70,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners describe the transmission failing outright, sometimes replaced entirely, with one case reported at 91,000 miles and another combined with motor mount and seat failures at 55,000 miles.
- Several owners report rough, shaky idling and check-engine lights traced to failed fuel injectors, with some told all eight injectors needed replacement.
- One owner reported intermittent misfires and a flashing check-engine light that a dealer eventually linked to a faulty transmission needing replacement.
- One owner reported the adaptive cruise control system failing to recognize a slow-moving vehicle merging from an entrance ramp while cruise was engaged.
When 2017 GMC Yukon XL engine complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 30, 2018, latest Sep 1, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2017 GMC Yukon XL
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine 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 engine problems on the 2017 GMC Yukon XL?
- NHTSA lists 30 Engine complaints for the 2017 Yukon XL, which is 20% of the 151 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for engine issues on the 2017 GMC Yukon XL?
- No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the Engine complaint category for the 2017 Yukon XL.
- At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Engine complaints on the 2017 Yukon XL is 70,000 miles, based on NHTSA data.
- Did engine problems on the 2017 Yukon XL cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires linked to Engine complaints for the 2017 Yukon XL.
- What kind of engine failures do owners describe?
- Owners report transmission failures, rough idling and misfires traced to fuel injectors, and in one case an adaptive cruise control malfunction, according to NHTSA complaint narratives.