2017 GMC Yukon XL Engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 09/08/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 147 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 GMC Yukon XL overview page.
What owners report
“I have a 2017 Yukon XL with 80,000 miles on it. Last year I was driving on the highway with my kids when it began…”NHTSA complaint 11533279 — filed 07/19/2023
“Driving towards the bank and suddenly the truck turned off ⦠no warning nothing it turned off while operating .”NHTSA complaint 11532494 — filed 07/15/2023
“When accelerating the car starts bucking, after driving some more shakes like going over speed bumps.”NHTSA complaint 11532440 — filed 07/15/2023
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 GMC Yukon XL have engine problems?
Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2017 GMC Yukon XL: 26 of 147 complaints on file (17.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2017 GMC Yukon XL have in total?
147 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 2 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
