GMC Yukon XL Complaints (2017)

147 consumer complaints on file.

#11431681September 3, 2021
POWER TRAIN
Driving on city streets at approximately 45-50 MPH the transmission began shifting erratically and made significant squealing noises. After stopping, the transmission could not be shifted to another gear and was stuck in drive (D) for approximately 30 minutes. After evaluation from a professional auto mechanic, these transmissions were equipped with the incorrect fluid type from the factory that has since been taken off the market. The transmission needed to be replaced at ~99,000 miles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11427575August 3, 2021
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST, LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
There is a known issue with the wiring harness that warns the driver by vibrating the driver's seat. The original wiring harness will short out causing malfunction of the safety feature. The wiring harness has been redesigned to correct the defect, yet GM has not issued a recall. The safety feature is an important factor in the operation of the vehicle and when this feature does not work property, safety is compromised.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11427062July 29, 2021
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Brake lights are going out due to cracking in the LED strip. Slight jars to lights will make them work for a short time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11424931July 15, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1) LED tail-lights fail intermittently - this is a known problem GM does not proactively address unless customers complain repeatedly. Puts driver and passenger in danger. this began happening at 25K miles. 2) AC condenser fails - GM will not address as part of a broader recall despite extensive late model customer complaints. This put passengers in danger on any road trip across desert terrain. GM has been unresponsive despite numerous calls asking for resolution. This occurred at 36k miles. 3) Electrical failings - numerous electrical failings - from entertainment system (at 10k miles), starter motor and internal lighting - all failing at 36k miles. NHTSA must take a look at these manufacturing defects - they are putting customers at risk!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11424717July 14, 2021
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
led lights are malfunctioning on my 2017 Yukon xl. causing my brake lights to flicker and then go out completely. I've been pulled over and almost hit from behind due to these lights not working correctly. they have to be replaced by completely removing and replacing the entire light fixture for the high cost of 800+. they are not built to be fixed, just replaced. What's worse is that replacing them only buys you a little time before those again go out. its unsafe and puts my family at risk daily.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11423909July 8, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The vehicle is misfiring and rough idling while driving. This vehicle has four of the eight fuel injectors misfiring while in operation. Although the dealership only diagnosed two of them I took it to another shop who diagnosed that 4 and 8 are also misfiring.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11423483July 5, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The brake lights fail. First the left light failed, and two days later the right light failed. After researching, this is a common problem with GM and these models. The fix is not just a bulb- the whole rear light assemblies (each side) needs replacing with GM price quotes of $900 a side. We were over 1000 miles away from home.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11420159June 8, 2021
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the contact noticed that the passenger rear tail light was inoperable. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed with the tail light unit needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was relating the failure to an unknown recall. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 106,632.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11418480May 25, 2021
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Passenger side brake light goes in and out and often time stays out. I have read about numerous other people dealing with same issue as it is a manufacturing/quality issue. This is very dangerous. GMG apparently puts the same faulty brake parts back in car while under warranty then when the issue arises again when not in warranty sell customers a pricey part that actually works. Again, very unsafe and terrible business practice as well.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11412985April 20, 2021
POWER TRAIN
ABOUT 500 MILES PAST THE ORIGINAL POWERTRAIN WARRANTY OF 60,000 MILES, THE TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR FAILED. I KNOW THIS BECAUSE AN ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON DISPLAYING P0700 AND P0711 AND THE GAUGE ON THE DASH IS ERRATIC. I DID RESEARCH, AND THE TRANSMISSION FOR THESE VEHICLES MODEL GEAR 2015 AND 2016 HAVE SEVERAL ISSUES INCLUDING THIS ONE AS OUTLINED IN SPECIAL COVERAGE N192291660 WHICH EXTENDS THE COVERAGE FOR THIS ISSUE TO 120,000 MILES. IF GMC HAS THE SAME ISSUE WITH THE PREVIOUS YEAR TRANSMISSIONS AND KNOWS ABOUT IT ENOUGH TO ISSUE A SPECIAL COVERAGE, THEY SHOULD DO THE SAME FOR THE 2017 MODELS.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11406717April 6, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES
PASSENGER SIDE REAR LED BRAKE LIGHT HAS STOPPED WORKING. IT DOES NOT LIGHT UP.THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT HAS OCCURRED IN THE 2015 AND 2016 YUKONS. I WAS INFORMED BY A FELLOW MOTORIST THAT MY BRAKE LIGHT WAS OUT. THE REPAIR IS ESTIMATED AT $850.00 AS THE WHOLE REAR LIGHT UNIT MUST BE REPLACED.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11404824March 25, 2021
POWER TRAIN
WHILE SITTING AT A STOP ON A 9DEGREE INCLINE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE I STARTED TO ACCELERATE TO MOVE UP TO THE STOP SIGN. AS I PRESSED ON THE ACCELERATOR THE ENGINE RPM'S INCREASED BUT THE VEHICLE DIDN'T MOVE AS IF THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT ENGAGING, THEN WITHOUT WARNING IT JERKED FORWARD. I HAD TO APPLY THE BRAKES TO KEEP FROM HITTING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. I HAVE ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE TRANSMISSION SUCH AS TRANSMISSION FLUTTER, HARSH SHIFTS IN LOWER GEARS, ETC ETC.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11403644March 18, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
BRAKE LIGHTS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. VERY DANGEROUS! PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE LIGHT, STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY, THEN CAME BACK ON.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11399022March 3, 2021
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF ONE BRAKE LIGHT WHILE MOVING. VEHICLE HAS ONLY 38000 MILES. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON COMPLAINT (JUDGING BY CAR FORUMS). I UNDERSTAND GMC MAKES AN IMPROVED VERSION OF THIS ASSEMBLY. GIVEN THE POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE, THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11398055February 26, 2021
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
CAR STRUGGLED TO START WHEN I STARTED IT. IDLE WAS/HAS BEEN REALLY SHAKY. ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I GOT A DIAGNOSIS FROM 2 COMPANIES FOR MY ENGINE. BOTH SAID I NEEDED TO REPLACE ALL 8 FUEL INJECTORS. GMC HAS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY TO COVER THESE ISSUES, BUT IT IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR MY STATE OF UTAH. HERE IS THE CODE FOR REFERENCE FOR YUKON #N182198000. MY CAR IS A YUKON XL 2017 THAT NEEDED FUEL INJECTORS AT 85,000 MILES! HOW IS THIS OKAY? THE REPAIR COST $1,990.28. THE POWER TRAIN WARRANTY HAS BEEN CHANGED FOR 2016 AND 2017 GMC VEHICLES SO THAT IT IS NOW 60,000 MILES OR 5 YEARS. MECHANICS HAVE REPORTED THAT GM HAS CHANGED THE WAY THEY ARE BUILDING ENGINES IN ORDER TO REDUCE COSTS, BUT IT APPEARS THAT CONSUMERS SUCH AS MYSELF ARE BEARING THE BRUNT OF THE COSTS. I WOULD APPRECIATE IF THE EXTENDED SERVICE WARRANTY COULD BE EXTENDED TO ALL STATES IN THE U.S. VS. THOSE WHO HAVE MANDATED IT BECAUSE OF LEGISLATION OR LEGAL ENFORCEMENT.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11397777February 24, 2021
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
PASSENGER BRAKE LIGHT IS INTERMITTENT. CLEARLY ISSUE WITH THE INTERNAL ASSEMBLY.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11396662February 17, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
THE NAVIGATION AND INFOTAINMENT FAILS ON A REGULAR BASIS. CANNOT USE TOUCH SCREEN WHEN IT FAILS. FLORIDA DEALER SAID NOTHING WRONG. THE SCREEN WILL TURN TO A CLOCK WITHOUT TOUCHING IT. CANNOT USE NAVIGATION ON MANY DAYS. HAD TO LOCATE A NEW DOCTOR AND THE NAVIGATION FAILED! HAPPENS WHEN STATIONARY OR IN MOTION. THIS STARTED IN MAY 10, 2018 THROUGH TODAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2021. IT IS ONGOING DAILY.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11390222January 27, 2021
ENGINE, SEATS, SUSPENSION
MY VEHICLE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT MOTOR MOUNDS WENT OUT AND SEAT STOPPED WORKING AT CONDENSOR WENT OUT. AND A FEW OTHER THINGS. SUV IS A 2017 WE HAVE ALREADY SPENT OVER 11,000 IN 2 YEARS FIXING IT NOW THE AC IS 2400 TO GET FIXED.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11376847November 28, 2020
SERVICE BRAKES
MY 2017 YUKON IS EXHIBITING THE EXACT SAME BRAKE BEHAVIOR AS THE BELOW COMPLAINT, BUT MY VEHICLE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE RECALL FOR SOME REASON. NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V603. GM'S OWN NUMBER FOR THIS RECALL IS N202300860.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11362474October 2, 2020
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
BRAKE PROBLEMS WHEN STARTING BRAKES LOOSE VACUUM PRESSURE STILL NO FIX AFTER RECALL. 2ND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AT ABOUT 36,500 MILES FUEL INJECTORS DEFECTIVE 3RD TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS VALVE BODY DEFECTIVE PAID OVER 85,000 AND THIS SUV ITS NOT WORTH IT DEFECTIVE ALL DEFECTIVES UNDER 43,000 MILES
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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