2003 GMC YUKON XL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

114

Owner Complaints

3 Crashes

4

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2003 GMC YUKON XL

The 2003 GMC YUKON XL has received a total of 114 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with WHEELS:HUB, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (19 complaints), Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel (17 complaints), and Service Brakes (16 complaints).

Recalls for the 2003 GMC YUKON XL

NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2003 GMC YUKON XL, potentially affecting up to 204,716 vehicles.

Recall 07E106000 — WHEELS:HUB

| 130,000 vehicles affected

Defect: 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, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.

Consequence: WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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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Recall 04V045000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

| 68,875 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: 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.

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 HUMMER AT 1-866-486-6376.

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Recall 03V019000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

| 5,734 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: 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...

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Recall 03V037000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

| 107 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: AS A RESULT, THE DOOR STRENGTH MAY BE DEGRADED DURING A SIDE IMPACT VEHICLE CRASH.

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. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN...

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Owner Complaints for the 2003 GMC YUKON XL

114 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 GMC YUKON XL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Electrical System
Complaints: 19
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 17 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes
Complaints: 16 1 Crash 1 Injury
Steering
Complaints: 4
Tires
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 3 1 Injury
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 3
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 2
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 2
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 2
Structure
Complaints: 2
Suspension
Complaints: 2
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 2
Air Bags
Complaints: 1
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 1
Engine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11343704 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 220,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC YUKON XL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE KEY CHAIN WAS ATTACHED TO THE KEYS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START HOWEVER, WHEN THE KEY CHAIN WAS REMOVED, THE VEHICLE START AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER NOR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 220,000.
#11310825 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
HEADLIGHTS AS WELL AS DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON HIGHBEAMS DO HOWEVER
#11310825 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | | N/A miles
HEADLIGHTS AS WELL AS DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON HIGHBEAMS DO HOWEVER
#11286369 | SUSPENSION | | 250,000 miles
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 THE COMPRESSOR WILL NOT ACTIVATE. SHOCKS ARE IN A MAINTAINED PRESSURE TO WHICH THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN A FIRM PRESSURE MAKING A SOLID RIDE AS IF THE VEHICLE WOULD BE IF IN TOW MODE.NOT SURE IF THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE HANDLING ARE EFFECTIVE.
#11267078 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 130,000 miles
BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO LEAK FROM RUSTED OUT BRAKE LINE UNDER DRIVER SEAT AREA AND LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID.

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Safety Rating for the 2003 GMC YUKON XL

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 GMC YUKON XL in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 GMC YUKON XL

General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2003 GMC YUKON XL. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

10-00-89-017V — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This informational bulletin provides information on newly release bulletins used to fi the vehicles in the field the first time.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 GMC YUKON XL

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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