This page covers 3 recalls and NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2017 GMC Yukon.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2017 GMC Yukon has 3 recalls, the most serious being a brake control defect that can cause the vehicle to pull sharply to one side without warning, raising the risk of a crash.
The braking system is also the subject of a second concern: the vacuum pump that provides power assist to the brakes can weaken over time, meaning the pedal requires more force to push and the truck takes longer to stop than the driver expects. This applies to vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08 rear axle ratio, and four-wheel drive. On the safety equipment side, the front airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may fail to deploy in a crash that would normally trigger them, leaving the driver and front passenger without the restraint system's full protection at the moment they need it most.
At a glance
What can fail
A wheel-speed sensor may fail, causing the brake control computer to incorrectly activate the driveline-protection system while driving 41–60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the brake control computer at no cost to prevent the system from activating incorrectly.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The vacuum pump produces less vacuum over time, which can reduce braking system performance.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module at no cost to restore proper braking function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Under certain driving conditions, the air bag control module's software may run a self-test that disables the front air bags and seat belt pretensioners, preventing them from deploying in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the air bag control module software. If your air bags have previously deployed, the module will be replaced. Repairs are free of charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
