2017 GMC Yukon XL Exterior Lighting Problems
NHTSA component category: EXTERIOR LIGHTING · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How exterior lighting ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 143 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 GMC Yukon XL overview page.
What owners report
“drivers side tail light flickering and sometimes not working a $900+ cost! I issue with right hand side when suv has 32k miles, seems like…”NHTSA complaint 11593458 — filed 06/10/2024
“In july 2021 the passenger side tail light stopped working. A certified GMC dealer replaced both tail lights. In Feb 2024 the driver side tail…”NHTSA complaint 11574979 — filed 03/01/2024
“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
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Exterior Lighting complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 GMC Yukon XL have exterior lighting problems?
Exterior Lighting is the most-reported problem area on the 2017 GMC Yukon XL: 37 of 143 complaints on file (25.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2017 GMC Yukon XL have in total?
143 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 2 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's exterior lighting category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the EXTERIOR LIGHTING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
