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2017 GMC Yukon DenaliProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 12 owner complaints about the 2017 GMC Yukon Denali, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

2017 GMC Yukon Denali
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints120 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage50kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 16, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 GMC Yukon Denali has problems

12 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine20
Suspension20
Service brakes20
Power train20
Structure10
Electrical system10
Visibility10
Fuel/propulsion system10
Seats10
1 other systems10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2017 GMC Yukon Denali recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2017 vs. every other Yukon Denali year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Yukon Denali median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2017 GMC Yukon Denali safety ratings

2017 GMC Yukon Denali SUV RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
  • Rollover: 3 stars (22.9% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words

What Yukon Denali owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2017 GMC Yukon Denali. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle started bouncing. The contact stated that the transmission also failed to shift properly. The service engine and suspension warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to…
Complaint 11667072 · Jun 16, 2025 · 89,400 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 GMC YUKON DENALI. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE MESSAGE "CHECK TRAILER BRAKING SYSTEM" WAS DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALER (KELLY BUICK/GMC, 585 STATE RD.,…
Complaint 11121202 · Aug 21, 2018 · 9,980 miles

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