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2017 GMC Yukon XL recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Sep 8, 201616V651000 | Air bags: frontalA failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and… DetailsHide details for campaign 16V651000
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Owner complaints by component151
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 41 | 27 |
| Power train | 37 | 25 |
| Electrical system | 32 | 21 |
| Engine | 26 | 17 |
| Service brakes | 25 | 17 |
| Unknown or other | 22 | 15 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 3 |
| Seats | 4 | 3 |
| Suspension | 4 | 3 |
| Air bags | 4 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 3 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 2 |
| Hydraulic | 2 | 1 |
| Visibility | 2 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 1 |
6 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Yukon Denali XL 1500, Yukon XL 1500.
Latest reports
- Engine
“The contact owns a 2017 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, there was a loud ticking and tapping sound coming from the engine compartment.”
- Power train
“Vehicle is shuddering during acceleration and while changing gear during driving affected by either the transmission or power train”
- Service brakes
“The contact owns a 2017 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V645000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the failure occurred after the recall…”
Other GMC Yukon XL model years
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- 20202 recalls47 complaints
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2017 GMC Yukon XL recall questions
How many recalls does the 2017 GMC Yukon XL have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2017 GMC Yukon XL. The most recent, 16V651000 (reported September 8, 2016), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2017 GMC Yukon XL?
Exterior lighting is the most-reported component, named in 41 complaints out of 151 filed with NHTSA (27%). Across all complaints, owners reported 7 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 GMC Yukon XL?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the GMC recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised GMC dealer.
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