Major Problems with 2003 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Derived from Complaints & Recalls


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Worst 3 complaints of 2003 GMC Yukon XL 1500

2003 GMC Yukon XL 1500 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Victims: 4

2003 GMC Yukon XL 1500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Victims: 1

2003 GMC Yukon XL 1500 HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE Victims: 1 Mileage: 89000 miles

Browse 2003 GMC Yukon XL 1500 complaints by category

Problems with SERVICE BRAKES, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from GMC Yukon XL 1500 owners.

Problem Category Number of Problems
SERVICE BRAKES
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13
~ 111220 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
speedometer not working properly. *jb...
12
~ 44083 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
my speedometer has been sticking. sometimes it resets sometimes it doesn't. recently it has been stuck past the 120 mph....
12
~ 118509 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
my speedometer has been sticking. sometimes it resets sometimes it doesn't. recently it has been stuck past the 120 mph....
8
~ 62013 miles
STEERING
i have a 2003 gmc yukon xl which both front wheel bearings failed at the same time at ~51 280...
7
~ 66220 miles
ENGINE
when driving the vehicle it drives fine but when it gets to speeds around 50-60 it will completely shut off...
6
~ 141500 miles
POWER TRAIN
front differential fails on awd versions of yukon/denali models. unusual front driveline noise is experienced especially during light acceleration or...
5
~ 83893 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
wife was driving truck at approx 30 mph when dic illuminated with service brake system message. she then pressed the...
3
~ 116667 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc yukon denali xl 1500. the contact was driving 65 mph when the abs...
2
~ 130587 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
this is the second time for this problem to occur with this vehicle. i filed a complaint ( 10398842 )...
2
~ 36247 miles
VISIBILITY
tl*the contact owns a 2003 gmc yukon xl 1500. the contact started the vehicle activated the heater and closed the...
2
~ 93000 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2003 yukon xl rear glass hinge (driver's side) failed while driving. heard whistling sound didn't know what it was stopped...
2
~ 38073 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN
front differential fails on awd versions of yukon/denali models. unusual front driveline noise is experienced especially during light acceleration or...
2
~ 60779 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY
the hinge holding the rear window to the liftgate is pulling away from the glass. i am afraid that the...
2
~ 70175 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
there is an error message that displays on the dash for myself and thousands of others who own gmc/chevy trucks...
1
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE
2003 yukon back hatch glass exploded driving down the road. the glass was every where and cut my daughter in
1
~ 89000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
2003 gmc yukon xl. truck shut off at 35 to 40 mileages an hour brake light abs and 4 wheel...
1
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY
2003 yukon xl- rear window fell off an shattered while driving though city traffic at approximately 30mph. *tr...
1
~ 97000 miles
WHEELS
taking off from a stop or accelerating from a low speed the traction control message comes on and vehicle looses...
1
~ 67200 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS
defect. right passenger air bag side module (front seat) was defective and replaced at my total cost of $476.10 on...
1
ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE
when it rains water leaks in through the sunroof. *tr...
1
~ 75000 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
had my truck inspected with 16 700 miles on it. was told it needed to have the rear rotors turned...
1
~ 16700 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION
i have a 2003 gmc yukon xl which both front wheel bearings failed at the same time at ~51 280...
1
~ 51280 miles

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