2017 GMC Yukon XL engine problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2017 GMC Yukon XL — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2017 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that while idling, the vehicle started shuddering violently. The contact stated that while driving to the residence at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled and…”
filed Dec 8, 2025
“On July 3, 2025 we were traveling on a 4 lane at 55mph. Without any prior symptoms, the vehicle began to shake violently. It shook so hard that the skid warning light simultaneously came on. It was followed by the check engine light. The oil pressure guage started bouncing around. We stopped…”
filed Dec 3, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Yukon XL years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Yukon XL | 12 | 55% |
| 2025 Yukon XL | 11 | 50% |
| 2024 Yukon XL | 45 | 74% |
| 2023 Yukon XL | 124 | 65% |
| 2022 Yukon XL | 98 | 65% |
| 2021 Yukon XL | 117 | 58% |
| 2020 Yukon XL | 24 | 53% |
| 2019 Yukon XL | 32 | 49% |
| 2018 Yukon XL | 13 | 25% |
| 2016 Yukon XL | 26 | 13% |
| 2015 Yukon XL | 26 | 8% |
| 2013 Yukon XL | 1 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 GMC Yukon XL
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.