2017 GMC Yukon Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 47 brake complaints for the 2017 GMC Yukon, 23% of all complaints filed for the year, with 7 crashes and 1 injury reported. Median mileage at failure was 50,700 miles, and two related brake recalls (19V761000 and 19V645000) cover vacuum pump and EBCM issues.
- Brakes complaints
- 47
- 23% of 208
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 50,700 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Brake pedal suddenly gets hard to press or loses stopping power, often while pulling into a driveway or parking spot at low speed.
- Vehicle fails to stop despite brake pedal being depressed, sometimes triggering the brake assist or check engine warning light.
- Pedal must be pressed to the floorboard to bring the vehicle to a complete stop, with the service brake assist warning illuminated.
- Some owners report the issue returning after a dealer recall repair, including one case where a vacuum pump replacement was still needed.
- One owner described the brake pedal locking up after being pressed more than twice, requiring extremely hard pressure to stop.
- One early complaint noted the brake pedal position felt too close to the accelerator, making quick stops difficult.
When 2017 GMC Yukon brake complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 13, 2017, latest Jun 18, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2017 GMC Yukon
- NHTSA 19V761000Oct 24, 2019Brakes652,967 vehicles
Service brakes
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
Risk: Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
- NHTSA 19V645000Sep 6, 2019Brakes3,456,719 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
Risk: As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.
Brakes complaints by Yukon model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2017 GMC Yukon have?
- NHTSA lists 47 brake complaints for the 2017 Yukon, which is 23% of the 208 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2017 GMC Yukon?
- Yes. Two related recalls exist: 19V761000, covering EBCM reprogramming, and 19V645000, covering a vacuum pump issue affecting brake assist, both remedied with free dealer reprogramming.
- At what mileage do 2017 Yukon brake problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 50,700 miles at the time of failure among reported brake complaints.
- Did the 2017 Yukon brake problems cause crashes?
- NHTSA records 7 crashes and 1 injury linked to brake complaints for the 2017 Yukon.
- Do the recalls fully fix the brake problems some owners describe?
- Some owners in NHTSA complaints reported that brake issues returned after the recall repair, with one case requiring a separate vacuum pump replacement.