general problems of the 2017 GMC Yukon - part 2

Takata recall - the vehicle is constantly stating that the side detection is temporarily unavailable. When discussing with the dealership they stated that they are aware of the problem and it is happening with all the models that have side detection sensors. The sensors are failing and will lead to the vehicle not starting at all if it is not repaired in a timely manner after seeing the notification on the dash. They are requiring the customers to pay for the repair even though it is something that is a known problem across models and not specific to one model vehicle.

Rear brake light is out and the vehicle isn't even 3 years old but over 36,000 miles. Dealership stated light is out so whole housing has to be replaced at $900/each.

The whole back tail light had to be replaced after failing. Poor design and a common problem on the 2015-2017 GMC Yukons. There is a common area that breaks. Not only a big expense but also a large waste of material considering the whole unit has to be replaced. Cost is over $800. 00 and the dealer buys back the old light for $50 seems a bit suspicious by GMC. These lamps are a sealed unit and were never designed to be repaired. As designed, if there is a problem, the lamp is replaced as a complete and very expensive unit. . Read more...

While parked and running with no driver in the vehicle, the vehicles key fob was locked in the car by a passenger exiting the vehicle. The passenger, a child, exited the vehicle and pushed the "door lock" button and then closed the door, locking it while running with the key fob in the vehicle. No warning alert noise was emitted and the vehicle did not automatically unlock the doors as designed. The weather was approx. 80 degrees. This hazard is not suppose to occur and poses a high risk of causing harm or death to an unsuspecting passenger. The hazard mitigation for this event failed.

Presently my air conditioner in my 2017 Yukon denali has went out around 55 thousand miles approximately . We called to make appointments many times & after several attempts finally my car was early one morning & left until about 4:30;no one called to tell my husband not myself that their machine was not working. So no I’m order to wait for another appt !today June 27th they are finally checking my air conditioner. I received a call saying this would be 1200. 00 dollars!I bought this car with 23 miles on it and 6 months after I drove it I told my husband something di not sound right nor feel right . We tried to make many appts for 3 years until GMC finally admitted there was a recall!!im furious. My vechile would cut off in the middle of a main hwy with my 9 year old with me. Automatic brake will stop me at 55 mph ;for no reason . Windows down sound like you are in a wind tunnel !!sun roof leak . Middle console latch just stopped working . Engine problem still not fixed & under lemon law after 3 attempts,& with all the lies many GMC local dealers have told me due to just not wanting to admitt the truth. I feel unbelievably frustrated.

Upon driving vehicle water was observed to drip from upper left hand drivers compartment onto driver. The weather had previously been raining. Roof fabric was saturated and water was actively falling. The dealer confirmed the antenna assembly on the roof was a known failure mode for this hazard. Water can passively migrate through interior column. Vehicle had not been through any mechanical or automated washing system. Vehicle had not been subject to any external cause. Failure was caused by faulty manufacturing assembly process.

While driving at various speeds, the vehicle dash displayed numerous and random error messages: (wording may not be exact) service front collision system. Front radar blocked. Front collision system unavailable. These messages indicated a problem with the forward collision avoidance system. The weather on the particular day varied. Errors occurred at various speeds. This hazard can cause serious harm if the sensors detect an imminent forward crash in error and apply the brakes in traffic. This dangerous situation is likely to result in serious personal injury or death. The root cause was determined to be related to an additional failure mode identified in the oily substance leaking from the control box mounted on the front windshield. This oily substance was identified by the vehicle owner and reported to the dealer.

While driving with the navigation system actively navigating the destination path, the center console display screen turns to a black screen with no navigation features. The console randomly reboots and must restart. This failure mode can cause extremely hazardous driving conditions by delaying the drivers ability to follow the correct route. The dealer identified the cause to be the radio assembly. Radio replaced. Similar situation continue to occur with the replacement radio.

While driving, the check engine light intermittently flashes. Vehicle runs extremely rough, sluggish at times. Dealer checked vehicle over a period of time and eventually confirmed random misfires. Unable to fix issue. Unable to determine cause. Vehicle was later confirmed to have a faulty transmission transmission replaced by dealer.

While standing behind the vehicle and attempting to remove items from the rear cargo area, the lift gate randomly slams shut without notice or warning. This occurred several times while I was behind the vehicle. On some occasions my child(ren) was with me andwas almost hit as well. Since I am taller I was hit and was able to save my child from injury. I was hit several times on different occasions either I the head or in the back, depending on my position at the time. I ensured that I did not have the key fobin my pocket to accidently activate the closure, and I ensure that I did not accidently activate the closure sensor underneath the rear bumper area. Upon investigation the dealer determine the cause to be a lift gate module defect, as well as sensor and liftgate calibration.

While standing behind the vehicle with the lift gate open, and attempting to remove items from the rear area the lift gate randomly slams shut without notice or warning. On several occasions my children were in the way of the lift gate closing as well, however, since I am taller I was hit first saving my children. On several occasions I was hit in the head and it the back by the slamming rear lift gate. I ensured that I did not have the key fob accidently activated in my pocket and that I did not activate the closure sensor underneath the rear of the vehicle. Upon investigation by the dealer the cause was identified to be the lift gate module. The lift gate also required recalibration and sensor alignment.

While standing behind the vehicle and attempting to remove items from the rear cargo area, the lift gate randomly slams shut without notice or warning. This occurred several times while I was behind the vehicle. On some occasions my child(ren) was with me and was almost hit as well. Since I am taller I was hit and was able to save my child from injury. I was hit several times on different occasions either I the head or in the back, depending on my position at the time. I ensured that I did not have the key fob in my pocket to accidently activate the closure, and I ensure that I did not accidently activate the closure sensor underneath the rear bumper area. Upon investigation the dealer determine the cause to be a lift gate module defect, as well as sensor and lift gate calibration.

The contact owns a 2017 GMC Yukon. When the vehicle was started, the "safety assist system service" warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (tom kelley Buick/GMC, fort wayne, indiana) where it was diagnosed that the sensor failed and was not covered under warranty. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 900.