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2017 GMC Yukon Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2017 GMC Yukon, 7% of that year's 208 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 89,700 miles. One crash was linked to this area and there are no related recalls on file.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
15
7% of 208
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
89,700 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Front magnetic ride shocks/struts leak fluid and fail, causing the truck to bounce excessively even at moderate mileage.
  • Owners report the front struts failing and the vehicle becoming airborne over bumps, with dealers citing backordered replacement parts.
  • Steering wheel shakes or the front driver's side wheel makes an abnormal rubbing noise at various speeds.
  • Struts and shocks fail on both front and rear, with owners describing hydraulic leaks that added pressure to the braking system.
  • Suspension is described as riding extremely rough or bouncy at highway mileages, with owners suspecting the Magnetic Ride Control system.
  • A shock strut grommet issue was linked to a broken brake line and a crash in one report.

When 2017 GMC Yukon suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 12, 2018, latest May 15, 2026.

2017 GMC Yukon suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2018Dec 2020Jun 2021Aug 2022Nov 2024May 2025Sep 2025
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2018 to May 2026; peak May 2025 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2017 GMC Yukon

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Yukon model year

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

  1. 20104 (3%)
  2. 20117 (3%)
  3. 20120 (0%)
  4. 20133 (2%)
  5. 20142 (4%)
  6. 201520 (3%)
  7. 201610 (4%)
  8. 201715 (7%)
  9. 201810 (14%)
  10. 20192 (3%)
  11. 20202 (6%)
  12. 20218 (2%)
  13. 20228 (4%)
  14. 20231 (0%)
  15. 20240 (0%)
  16. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension complaints does the 2017 GMC Yukon have?
NHTSA lists 15 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2017 Yukon, which is 7% of the 208 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 GMC Yukon suspension?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the 2017 Yukon's Suspension, Wheels & Tires category.
At what mileage do 2017 Yukon suspension problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure for suspension complaints on the 2017 Yukon is 89,700 miles.
What suspension parts fail most on the 2017 GMC Yukon?
Owner complaints most often describe failed or leaking front magnetic ride struts and shocks, along with steering wheel shake and wheel rubbing noises.
Did the 2017 Yukon suspension issues cause any crashes?
NHTSA records show 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries tied to Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2017 Yukon.

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.