2003 GMC Yukon
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 204
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2003
Opened by NHTSA
29% of complaints
Complaints per year
2003: 204 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1992 | 19 |
| 1993 | 17 |
| 1994 | 59 |
| 1995 | 90 |
| 1996 | 70 |
| 1997 | 133 |
| 1998 | 80 |
| 1999 | 204 |
| 2000 | 166 |
| 2001 | 197 |
| 2002 | 158 |
| 2003 | 204 |
| 2004 | 158 |
| 2005 | 85 |
| 2006 | 27 |
| 2007 | 428 |
| 2008 | 187 |
| 2009 | 94 |
| 2010 | 105 |
| 2011 | 158 |
| 2012 | 62 |
| 2013 | 117 |
| 2014 | 56 |
| 2015 | 529 |
| 2016 | 268 |
| 2017 | 196 |
| 2018 | 69 |
| 2019 | 55 |
| 2020 | 36 |
| 2021 | 330 |
| 2022 | 181 |
| 2023 | 239 |
| 2024 | 104 |
| 2025 | 52 |
| 2026 | 39 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
29% · 59 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Electrical system
26% · 54 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and fuses and circuit breakers.
Vehicle speed control
6% · 13 reportsEngine
6% · 12 reportsShow complaint excerpts
My 03 Yukon Denali is experiencing all of the same things that the recall on the 2021 Yukon is experiencing. What do I do? The recall notice I am referring to is…
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-05-02
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
The factory installed head gasket has been said to be a defective product and needs to be replaced. This apparently is a "Common" Problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-10
Fuel system, gasoline
6% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing fuel pump and tank assembly.
Safety timeline
6 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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2003Complaint volume 204 complaints filed for this model year.
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2003-02-17Structure03V037000 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…
Remedy: 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.
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2003-03-07Structure03V094000 Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by american technology components, inc.…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. Owner notification began March 7, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and…
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2004-04-09Engineering analysisClosed 2005-05-10 Parking brake failure
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2004-06-18Service brakes, hydraulic04V045000 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…
Remedy: 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…
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2005-07-21Seat belts05V163000 On certain crew cab pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the 2ND row center occupant seat belt routing may make it difficult to position the lap portion of the safety belt low around the hips…
Remedy: Dealers will cut open the guide loop, remove a portion of the loop, and then the remaining two sides should be folded over and secured with a retainer free of charge. The recall began on July 21…
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2005-12-20Defect petitionClosed 2006-05-31 Parking brake failure
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2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…
Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).
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2008-02-07Wheels07E106000 Certain federal-mogul replacement wheel hub assemblies with the brand names: national, carquest p/nos. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, and 515060, shipped between January 23, 2006…
Remedy: Federal-mogul will notify customers and will replace the hub assembly free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2008. Owners can contact federal-mogul toll-free at 877-489-6659.
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2010-03-30Preliminary evaluationClosed 2011-01-05 Brake line corrosion failure
Buy-smart checklist
2003 GMC Yukon — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 59 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 54 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 13 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 03V037000 · Structure
- Recall 03V094000 · Structure
- Recall 04V045000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 05V163000 · Seat belts
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 07E106000 · Wheels
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- Is the 2003 GMC Yukon reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2003 GMC Yukon is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2003 GMC Yukon?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2003 GMC Yukon have?
- 6 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.