2017 GMC Yukon XL Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · 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 power train 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
“Truck RPMs were running really high between shifting with normal acceleration. I took the truck to a transmission shop as I purchased an extended warranty…”NHTSA complaint 11573727 — filed 02/23/2024
“The contact owns a 2017 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while at a stop, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. There…”NHTSA complaint 11500264 — filed 01/05/2023
“Transmission failed with no symptons. No indications of potential issues prior. All recommended service checks done with vehicle, oil changes etc... 75,026 miles. Pulled up…”NHTSA complaint 11494751 — filed 11/23/2022
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 GMC Yukon XL have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2017 GMC Yukon XL: 34 of 143 complaints on file (23.8%). 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 power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
