How common are electrical problems on the 2017 GMC Yukon?

NHTSA lists 67 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Yukon, which is 32% of all 208 complaints filed for that year.

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

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2017 Yukon.

At what mileage do these electrical failures happen?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 54,285 miles.

What specific electrical part fails most on the 2017 Yukon?

Sample complaints center on rear tail light and brake light assemblies, which owners describe failing intermittently or completely, often affecting just one side of the vehicle.

Did the electrical complaints lead to any crashes?

NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 0 fires or injuries linked to Electrical System complaints on the 2017 Yukon.

2017 GMC Yukon Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 67 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 GMC Yukon, 32% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 54,285 miles. No related recall is listed for this problem area.

Electrical System complaints: 67; 32% of 208
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 54,285 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Rear tail light and brake light assemblies fail intermittently or completely, often on just one side.
Owners describe LED brake light strips going dark, sometimes with a slight tap temporarily restoring function, pointing to a loose internal connection.
Dealers reportedly quote full light assembly replacement costing several hundred dollars, calling it a non-warranty repair.
A 'safety assist system service' warning light illuminated shortly after purchase in one case, traced to a failed sensor not covered under warranty.
Some owners report being pulled over by police after a brake light stopped working while driving.
Several complaints note the tail light assembly is an integrated circuit board with LED lamps that cannot be repaired piecemeal.

When 2017 GMC Yukon electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 23, 2017, latest May 15, 2026.

67 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2017 to May 2026; peak Mar 2022 (5).

Electrical System recalls for the 2017 GMC Yukon

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Yukon model year

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

20103 (2%)
20118 (3%)
20127 (8%)
201310 (7%)
20145 (9%)
2015361 (60%)
2016149 (52%)
201767 (32%)
20184 (6%)
20199 (16%)
20202 (6%)
202130 (9%)
202232 (18%)
202328 (12%)
202418 (17%)
20258 (15%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems on the 2017 GMC Yukon?: NHTSA lists 67 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Yukon, which is 32% of all 208 complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 GMC Yukon electrical system?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2017 Yukon.
At what mileage do these electrical failures happen?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 54,285 miles.
What specific electrical part fails most on the 2017 Yukon?: Sample complaints center on rear tail light and brake light assemblies, which owners describe failing intermittently or completely, often affecting just one side of the vehicle.
Did the electrical complaints lead to any crashes?: NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 0 fires or injuries linked to Electrical System complaints on the 2017 Yukon.