2017 GMC Yukon XL Service Brakes Problems
NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES · 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 service brakes 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
“When backing down a boat ramp for a day on the lake I experienced extremely high rake pedel effort and abs engaging with no wheel…”NHTSA complaint 11521975 — filed 05/15/2023
“My brake lights work intermittently. If you tap the actual brake light they will flicker on and off. This puts others and my self at…”NHTSA complaint 11473043 — filed 07/09/2022
“The rear break lights malfunctioned and will quite working periodically there has been no inspection from a dealership at this moment and driving at night…”NHTSA complaint 11459762 — filed 04/05/2022
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Service Brakes complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 GMC Yukon XL have service brakes problems?
Service Brakes is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2017 GMC Yukon XL: 22 of 143 complaints on file (15.4%). 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 service brakes category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
