2017 GMC Yukon Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 50 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 GMC Yukon, 24% of all complaints filed for that year. There are no related recalls, and median mileage at failure was 50,000 miles. No crashes, fires, or injuries were reported in this area.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 50
- 24% of 208
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 50,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners report rough, delayed shifts at low speed accompanied by a loud thump, sometimes described as feeling like a rear-end collision.
- Drivers describe a shudder or vibration under light, steady acceleration between 35 and 55 mph, often at low rpm on an uphill grade.
- Several owners report sudden hard lunging or lurching forward when stopped or moving slowly, occasionally nearly causing a collision.
- Some complaints describe the transmission slipping with a high-pitched humming sound, later diagnosed as needing torque converter replacement.
- Owners note the problem starts as light stuttering at slower speeds and worsens over time, becoming more noticeable when accelerating on the highway or when the engine is cold.
- Multiple owners say dealerships told them the shifting behavior was normal for the eight-speed transmission despite repeated visits.
When 2017 GMC Yukon transmission complaints were filed
First complaint May 15, 2018, latest Jul 30, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2017 GMC Yukon
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Transmission & Powertrain 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 2017 GMC Yukon owners reported transmission problems?
- NHTSA lists 50 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Yukon, making up 24% of all 208 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2017 GMC Yukon transmission?
- No. The data shows no related recalls for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2017 Yukon.
- At what mileage do 2017 Yukon transmission problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 50,000 miles.
- Did any 2017 Yukon transmission complaints involve crashes or injuries?
- No. NHTSA records zero crashes, fires, or injuries linked to these Transmission & Powertrain complaints.
- How does the 2017 Yukon compare to other years for transmission complaints?
- The 2017 Yukon's 24% share of complaints in this area is higher than most other model years listed, though 2020 (39%) and 2018 (25%) show higher shares.