YearToAvoid

2017 GMC Yukon Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 38 engine complaints for the 2017 GMC Yukon, 18% of all complaints filed for this model year, with a median failure mileage of 51,711 miles. No related recalls are on file for this engine issue.

Engine complaints
38
18% of 208
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
51,711 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the engine stalling or sputtering when accelerating from a stop or while merging at highway speed.
  • Some describe the check engine light coming on with a rough idle before the engine stalls out entirely.
  • Several owners mention the vehicle displaying a stability or trailer-braking warning message at the same time the engine falters.
  • A few complaints describe engine-related shifting problems, including the vehicle feeling stuck in gear or lunging during acceleration.
  • One owner reported fuel injector failure following a related powertrain repair.

When 2017 GMC Yukon engine complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 12, 2018, latest Jul 30, 2026.

2017 GMC Yukon engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Aug 2018Feb 2022Sep 2023Aug 2024Jan 2025Jun 2025Jan 2026
38 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2018 to Jul 2026; peak Jun 2025 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2017 GMC Yukon

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Yukon model year

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

  1. 201014 (9%)
  2. 201117 (7%)
  3. 20129 (10%)
  4. 201312 (8%)
  5. 20149 (16%)
  6. 201542 (7%)
  7. 201641 (14%)
  8. 201738 (18%)
  9. 201831 (44%)
  10. 201931 (53%)
  11. 202013 (36%)
  12. 2021211 (64%)
  13. 2022118 (66%)
  14. 2023172 (72%)
  15. 202483 (80%)
  16. 202536 (67%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems on the 2017 GMC Yukon?
NHTSA lists 38 engine complaints for the 2017 Yukon, which makes up 18% of all 208 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 GMC Yukon engine stalling issue?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this engine complaint area for the 2017 Yukon.
At what mileage do 2017 Yukon engine problems usually happen?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 51,711 miles at the time of the reported engine failure.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these engine complaints?
NHTSA records zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries among the 38 engine complaints for the 2017 Yukon.
How does the 2017 Yukon compare to other years for engine complaints?
The 2017 Yukon's engine complaints made up 18% of its total complaints, lower than the 44% to 80% share seen in 2018 through 2024 model years.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.