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2017 GMC Yukon XL Exterior Lighting Problems

NHTSA component category: EXTERIOR LIGHTING · data through 09/08/2026

37Exterior Lighting complaints
25.2%Of all 147 complaints
#1Most-reported category

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

EXTERIOR LIGHTING37 · 25.2%
POWER TRAIN36 · 24.5%
ENGINE26 · 17.7%
Unspecified / other22 · 15%

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

“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

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Exterior Lighting complaints by year filed

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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 147 complaints on file (25.2%). 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 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.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 09/08/2026.