Sell your 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class for cash

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is a SUV that came with a choice of 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl and 5.5L 8-cyl engines. Even at 9 years old, a damaged or broken-down one still has real value for its parts. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class at a glance

Body styleStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engines3.0L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl (turbocharged versions available)
TransmissionsAutomatic 9-spd, Automatic 7-spd
Drive4-Wheel Drive
FuelPremium Gasoline
Fuel economy13–17 city / 17–22 highway / 14–19 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$4,350–$5,850 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂477–615 grams per mile
EPA fuel economy score1–4 out of 10
EPA greenhouse gas score1–4 out of 10
Gross vehicle weight rating7,165 lb
Versions tested by EPA3 configurations: GLS450 4matic, AMG GLS63, GLS550 4matic
Age9 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 9 years old, a 2017 GLS-Class is newer than most junk cars, so working parts like the engine, transmission and body panels are in demand from rebuilders and parts buyers.
  • Weight: as a SUV, it's heavier than a typical car, and scrap weight is a big part of any junk offer. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the 2017 GLS-Class. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the unknown or other, typically around 25,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

How junk car offers are calculated

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class recalls

NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls covering the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

CommunicationMay 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V365000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication…

Risk: A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

CommunicationFeb 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V072000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 C300, E300, 2018-2020 CLA250, 2020 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG GT53, GLE450, 2018 AMG E63, AMG GTA, 2017-2020 GLA250, GLC300, 2019 GLC350, AMG GLC43, 2017-2018 GLE350, 2019 AMG GLC 43, GLC350, GLE400, 2017 GLS450, S550, C300 Cabrio, and 2018-2019 S560 vehicles. On June 18, 2021…

Risk: A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services through the call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

Electrical SystemFeb 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V058000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of…

Risk: Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

CommunicationNov 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V787000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit…

Risk: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

SuspensionApr 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V272000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML350 Bluetec 4Matic and ML550 4Matic, 2012-2015 ML63 AMG 4Matic and ML350 4Matic, 2013-2016 GL350 Bluetec 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and GL63 AMG 4Matic, 2017 GLS350d 4Matic, GLS450 4Matic, GLS550 4Matic and GLS63 AMG 4Matic, 2015 ML400 4Matic, 2016 GLE400 4Matic, GLE350…

Risk: The leaking oil in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Latches/Locks/LinkagesDec 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V816000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 GLE400 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE350, GLE550e 4Matic, GLE43 AMG 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLS450, GLE63S 4Matic, GLS63 4Matic, S550e, S600, S63 AMG 4Matic, S65 AMG, S550, Mercedes-Maybach S600, Mercedes-Maybach S550 4Matic, GLE43 AMG 4Matic Coupe, GLE63S 4Matic Coupe, 2017-2018…

Risk: If the door appears to be locked, the door may be unintentionally opened, increasing the risk of injury.

Air BagsOct 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V655000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE300d 4Matic, GLE400 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE63 AMG, GLE63 AMG Coupe, GLE63S AMG and GLE63S AMG Coupe, and 2017 GLS450 4Matic, GLE550 4Matic, and GLE63 AMG 4Matic vehicles. These vehicles may have excess bulkhead insulation extending into the lower windshield area, possibly…

Risk: If the passenger's frontal air bag does not function as designed in the event of a crash, the front seat passenger has an increased risk of injury.

Latches/Locks/LinkagesFeb 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V077000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 GLE 400 4Matic, GLE 350 4Matic, GLE 350, GLE 550E 4Matic, GLE 63 AMG, GLE 63S AMG, GLE 43 AMG 4Matic Coupe, GLE 63S AMG 4Matic Coupe, GLS 450 4Matic, GLS 550 4Matic, and GLS 63 AMG 4Matic vehicles. In certain types of crash events, the center console may unlatch, allowing the…

Risk: In the event of a crash, if objects are not secured within the center console, they may strike the vehicle occupants, increasing their risk of injury.

Common 2017 GLS-Class problems

Owners have filed 41 complaints about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class with NHTSA. 1 report involved a crash and 6 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 1 injury.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Unknown or Other10
  • Engine9
  • Electrical System8
  • Exterior Lighting6
  • Fuel/Propulsion System6
  • Steering4

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Unknown or Other25,000 mi
  • Engine40,000 mi
  • Electrical System40,000 mi
  • Exterior Lighting41,000 mi
  • Steering8,000 mi

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 83 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

2 of them are warranty extensions. Warranty extensions mean the manufacturer agreed to cover a specific repair beyond the normal warranty. They rarely still apply to a car this age, but they point to known weak spots.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Electrical System22
  • Power Train19
  • Exterior Lighting11
  • Suspension6
  • Structure5
  • Steering3

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2026 · LI27.00-P-073124

    Complaint Customer complaints relating to automatic transmission 725.0 (NAG3 Classic /9G‑TRONIC automatic transmission) and 725.1 (NAG3 facelift/9G‑TRONIC automatic trans

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2026 · LI42.10-P-078779

    Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2026 · LI27.10-P-075869

    Complaint Only vehicles with a variable transfer case are affected. This can be identified through control unit N45 or N15/7 in the quick test. When accelerating with lig

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2026 · LI82.62-P-078631

    Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the no

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

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Selling a 2017 GLS-Class: questions

How much is a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. As a heavier vehicle, its scrap weight adds to the offer. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2017 GLS-Class that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2017 GLS-Classs that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2017 GLS-Class with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2017 GLS-Class?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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