2017 Gmc Yukon Denali problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (2) · Service Brakes (2) · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Gmc Yukon Denali model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (548)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-26 · PIT5698F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostics tips on how the lin bus works and how to diagnosis it.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-04 · PIP4902W · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-21 · PIT5099J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pi to help diagnose a/c concern
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-01 · PIT3271Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP6104 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a gds2 session log and upload to a technical assistance case in cx connect.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP4902V · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Showing the 6 most recent of 548 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-06-16 · Suspension · 89,400 mi“the contact owns a 2017 gmc yukon denali. the contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle started bouncing. the contact stated that the transmission also failed to shift properly. the service engine and suspension warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that a beari…”
2025-02-13 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 43,000 mi“the contact owns a 2017 gmc yukon denali. the contact stated that while driving on several occasions at slow speeds, the brake pedal was depressed but was stiff. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to slow down as intended. the vehicle was coasted until coming to a complete stop after each failure. the vehicle was taken to a dealer however, …”
2024-01-22 · Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control · 152,498 mi“the contact owns a 2017 gmc yukon denali. the contact stated while driving 70 mph, the trailer brake system service warning light illuminated. the contact stated that the trailer brake system warning light illuminated several times within a minute. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. the manufacturer was …”
2021-11-18 · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly · 65,000 mi“the contact owns a 2017 gmc yukon denali. the contact stated while driving 25 mph, the sunroof glass exploded without impact. the contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the sunroof glass to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. the manufacturer had not been informed of the fail…”
2021-06-03 · Suspension · 100,000 mi“the contact owns a 2017 gmc yukon denali. the contact stated that while driving over a bump in the road at various speeds, the vehicle became airborne. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and informed him that the struts failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired due to the parts being on backord…”
2019-04-06 · Service Brakes · 41,100 mi“vehicle was in motion pulling into driveway to park in garage and vehicle would not stop correctly, almost resulting in me hitting my garage door pillar. as i backed up, started to pull forward into my garage stall, vehicle break pedal was hard and car would not stop, again almost hitting my front wall. same thing happens going in reverse. brake po…”
2019-03-04 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 35,566 mi“purchased a used 2017 gmc yukon denali with almost 36,000 miles. 4 days after the purchase my engine light came on. next morning the vehicle was not driving right, very slow moving (couldn't go faster than 45 miles per hour), very shaky, loud, felt like it was either going to die on me or blow up. had onstar check it out with several issues reporte…”
2018-09-22 · Power Train · 40,162 mi“shudder under light, constant acceleration at 35mph to 55mph, rpm under 1,500. uphill grade it is accentuated. shudder occurs for 1 second across whole vehicle, reoccurs every few seconds at a constant interval. seems to be same issue with all 8l90 transmissions from gm/chevy/cadi.…”
2018-08-21 · Engine · 9,980 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2017 gmc yukon denali. while driving approximately 70 mph and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle suddenly stalled. the message "check trailer braking system" was displayed on the instrument panel. the vehicle was towed to the local dealer (kelly buick/gmc, 585 state rd., emmaus, pa) where it was diagnosed that the engine w…”
2017-08-11 · Structure:body · 2,000 mi“rear tail gate comes down on you when putting in or taking out items. in garage and parking lot at the times. happened several times in last month. occurances are varialbe. repalcing lift gate support and actuator did not help. in for service, unable to solve so far. stated, working as designed.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.