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2017 GMC Yukon Denali

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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12Owner complaints

Model-year median: 32

0Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Engine
2Power Train
2Service Brakes
2Suspension
2Electrical System
1
All reported categories
Fuel/propulsion System
1Seats
1Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1Structure
1Unknown Or Other
1Visibility
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 11 of 12 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports

Power Train complaints

2 reports
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89,400 miles · Jun 16, 2025
EnginePower TrainSuspension

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 the dealer, and the contact was i…

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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 the dealer, and the contact was informed that a bearing had detached, and the transmission had failed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 89,400.

NHTSA ODI #11667072

40,162 miles · Sep 22, 2018
Power Train

SHUDDER UNDER LIGHT, CONSTANT ACCELERATION AT 35MPH TO 55MPH, RPM UNDER 1,500. UPHILL GRADE IT IS ACCENTUATED. SHUDDER OCCURS FOR 1 SECOND ACROSS WHOLE VEHICLE, REOCCURS EVERY FEW SECONDS AT A CONSTANT INTERVAL. SEEMS TO BE SAME ISSUE WITH ALL 8L90 TRANSMISSIONS FROM GM/CHEVY/CADI.

NHTSA ODI #11130750

Official recalls

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NHTSA investigations

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