KnownCarProblems2003 GMC Yukon XL Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 102 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 GMC Yukon XL, most often about the electrical (37% of complaints, typically around 79,500 miles). It is 8th of 27 Yukon XL model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2003 GMC Yukon XL problems
Electrical
38 complaints · 37%Half of these problems showed up before 79,500 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, ignition, instrument panel.
While driving at 65 MPH, the yukon just shut down and the battery light came on. Got to shoulder of road, put it in park, turn of the ignition and started it right back up. Did it again, 15 minutes later - same results. The next 7 times, the car at low speed (15-20 MPH) started acting like it wasn't getting gas and…
The speedometer and oil pressure gauge on my 2003 Yukon XL do not consistently operate correctly. Gauges indicate speeds and pressures that are not correct.
Brakes
22 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 99,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
On 1/4/14 my wife was sitting in the drive thru lane and when she went to put the truck in drive the pedal went all the way to the floor. Had it towed and found a rusted and leaking brake line. Second incident on 2/1/14 while driving and approaching a red light I applied the brakes and the pedal went all the way to…
I was driven my vehicle and my ABS and service brake system light came on and the vehicle wouldn't stop. I ran off the road into a field my pads and brake fluid is good. I check online and discovered recalls on this make and model year of this vehicle. The recall # is 75641 wheel cap cover hub recall date dec 17,2007.…
Steering
9 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 9,500 miles. Parts named most often: linkages, gear box (other than rack and pinion), hydraulic power assist system.
2003 GMC Yukon XL, having a clanking noise when turning right. Also, steering wheel vibration as if something is loose in the steering mechanism underneath in front.took SUV in on september 21,2004. Dealer stated "found crossmember bolts binding and making noise. Smoothed out mounting holes and secured. No further…
At aprox 6000 miles vehicle started making a loud squeeling noise every time vehicle was turned to the left. On first visit to dealer was told that some of them do this and there's nothing they can do. On second visit for same concern they put a "conditioner" in the steering gear box. On third visit I was told there…
Wheels and tires
7 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: tread/belt.
The firestone wilderness tires on my GMC yukon are failing to perform properally. Cupping and improper inside wear are a sever problem. The tires have been maintain and rotated for 35,000 miles. Alainment has been checked by 2 different sources 1 being the gm dealer. Tire ware is a very serious saftey matterwhich…
I own a 2003 Yukon XL. Purchased 4 michelin tires from ntb in april 2007, $700.00. New tires have 18,000 miles on them. Jan 2009 valve stem failed and was replaced by ntb, no damage to tire. May 2009, second tire went flat doing 70 miles an hour with my kids driving on the highway home from college. Tire went flat…
Fuel system
6 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: delivery.
While driving at 65 MPH, the yukon just shut down and the battery light came on. Got to shoulder of road, put it in park, turn of the ignition and started it right back up. Did it again, 15 minutes later - same results. The next 7 times, the car at low speed (15-20 MPH) started acting like it wasn't getting gas and…
Vehicle stalls while in motion. Figured out it may be running out of gas due to the gauge not working. Now, it stalls when it only has a half a tank of gas, not completely empty. Put 16 gallons of gas in the 30 gallon tank, truck runs smooth. Replaced the fuel filter twice. Replaced the battery, tested the alternator…
Engine
5 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 71,500 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
This vehicle displayed a message thet the engine was running at reduced power. The vehicle's engine slowed to idle speed while we were driving on a public street. We had been pulling a travle trailer just prior to this happening. This created a possible danger to US as well as other drivers on the street since we…
Had truck for one week, having a good time, and then the car stalled eleven times on me. Wheel locks up and I am traveling at 60 miles per hour. Even stalled on top of the greater new orleans bridge with a truck full of kids. Very scary I am terrified to go anywhere far and am not pleased with the fact I had to pay a…
Suspension
4 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: front.
Poor braking. 2)poor steering/ride control. 3)vehicle shifts-jumps intermittently/momentary loss of control twice. 4)vehicle spun out of control on ramp to rt 25 bourne ma, outcome details :
Concerned about the service notice on my dic with the auto ride suspension system. P0660 code detection. No indication of what the condition of the system is inoperable and if the vehicle is in a safe mode until repairs or replacement of parts are made.currently the vehicle has locked the air ride suspension to which…
Body and structure
3 complaints · 3%Parts named most often: body.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2003 GMC Yukon XL recalls
Brakes: service brakes, hydraulic
Risk: Consequently, the valve o-ring seal may fracture. Steering efforts may be slightly increased while braking or parking. Under certain driving conditions, a fractured seal may require a slight increase in the applied brake pedal effort to achieve the same vehicle deceleration rate as prior to the seat fracture.
Fix: Dealers are to replace the hydro-boost relief valve. The recall began on june 18, 2004. Owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339; chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; gmc at 1-866-996-9463; or hummer at 1-866-486-6376.
Full defect summary
Certain sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and passenger vans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, ?passenger car brake systems.? Some of these vehicles were produced with an out-of-specification brake hydro-boost housing relief valve bore.
Body and structure: hinge and attachments
Risk: As a result, the door strength may be degraded during a side impact vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the welds on the left rear door upper hinge. If a weld is found out-of-specification, a bolt will be installed to secure the hinge. Owner notification began february 17, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.
Full defect summary
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 214, "side impact protection." these vehicles are built with four welds on the rear door upper hinge. On some of these vehicles, one or two of the welds may not be to specification.
Fuel system: tank assembly
Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a fuel tank shield. Owner notification began february 20, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.
Full defect summary
On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, vehicles, during a 30 degree left angle frontal impact of sufficient severity, a tear could develop in the mid-frame cross member at its attachment to the left frame rail. If the mid-frame cross member tears during frontal impact and produces a sharp edge, contact of the sharp edge with the fuel tank could result in a puncture of the fuel tank and possible fuel leakage.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Parking brake failure
Summary
Odi's review of complaint data received since the close of ea04-011 revealed no indication that the investigation should be re-opened.more details can be found in the federal register notice enclosed in the dp05-009 public file.odi reserves the right to reopen the investigation in the future should conditions warrant.
Parking brake failure
Summary
In a letter dated april 20, 2005, gm notified NHTSA that it had decided that defects that relate to motor vehicle safety exist in certain model year (my) 1999-2002 c/k 1500 series (pbr parking brake system) and my 2001-2005 c/k 2500 and 3500 series (trw parking brake system) pickups with manual transmissions.according to gm, some of these vehicles may have conditions that cause the friction linings to wear to an extent where the parking brake can become ineffective in immobilizing a parked vehicle.gm's action covers an estimated total of 142,585 vehicles.dealers will install a low-force spring clip retainer for vehicles equipped with the pbr parking brake system and install a redesigned park
Questions about the 2003 GMC Yukon XL
- What are the most common problems with the 2003 GMC Yukon XL?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (38 complaints, typically around 79,500 miles); brakes (22 complaints, typically around 99,000 miles); steering (9 complaints, typically around 9,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2003 GMC Yukon XL have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 4, 2004 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2003 a bad year for the GMC Yukon XL?
- It is 8th of 27 Yukon XL model years by number of complaints, with 102 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.