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2003 GMC Yukon Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 2003 GMC Yukon, and owners have filed 204 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

4
safety recalls
204
owner complaints to NHTSA
9 / 2
complaints citing a crash / fire
13–15
MPG combined (EPA)

4 safety recalls for the 2003 GMC Yukon

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Seat belts: rear/other

    NHTSA 05V163000 Reported 1,359,824 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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 of occupants, especially smaller occupants, seated in this position. Appropriate use of a child seat or booster seat, as recommended for…

    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, 2005. Owners may…

  2. Service brakes, hydraulic

    NHTSA 04V045000 Reported 68,875 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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.

    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.

  3. Structure

    NHTSA 03V094000 Reported 3,674 vehicles potentially affected SOUTHERN COMFORT CONVERSIONS

    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. These units contain a courtesy light or lights that might overheat when the wire harness is exposed to excessive moisture and road salt.

    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 do not receive the free…

  4. Hinge and attachments (structure)

    NHTSA 03V037000 Reported 107 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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.

    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…

204 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2003 GMC Yukon have filed 204 complaints with NHTSA; 9 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 18 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 86,115 miles. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 22 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“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 N252494000”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 2, 2025 · Engine

“The contact owns a 2003 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving at various speed, the vehicle would stall as the battery warning light appeared on the instrument panel. The contact also state”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 6, 2022 · Power train

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2003 GMC Yukon (Yukon 1500 2WD, Yukon 1500 4WD, Yukon 1500 AWD, Yukon XL 1500 2WD, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined13–15 mpg
City / Highway11–13 / 15–17
FuelGasoline or E85, Regular
EPA classSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Engine8 cyl, 4.8/5.3/6 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Compare GMC Yukon model years

Recall and complaint counts for every GMC Yukon model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1986 GMC Yukon01
1987 GMC Yukon01
1992 GMC Yukon119
1993 GMC Yukon017
1994 GMC Yukon258
1995 GMC Yukon690
1996 GMC Yukon370
1997 GMC Yukon0133
1998 GMC Yukon280
1999 GMC Yukon1204
2000 GMC Yukon6166
2001 GMC Yukon6197
2002 GMC Yukon3158
2003 GMC Yukon4204
2004 GMC Yukon2159
2005 GMC Yukon385
2006 GMC Yukon227
2007 GMC Yukon4428
2008 GMC Yukon4187
2009 GMC Yukon594
2010 GMC Yukon3105
2011 GMC Yukon5158
2012 GMC Yukon363
2013 GMC Yukon4117
2014 GMC Yukon356
2015 GMC Yukon10529
2016 GMC Yukon5269
2017 GMC Yukon3196
2018 GMC Yukon369
2019 GMC Yukon255
2020 GMC Yukon436
2021 GMC Yukon13334
2022 GMC Yukon5182
2023 GMC Yukon4242
2024 GMC Yukon3105
2025 GMC Yukon255
2026 GMC Yukon340

Checking a specific 2003 GMC Yukon

How do I know if my 2003 GMC Yukon has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2003 GMC Yukon; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised GMC dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 03V037000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other GMC models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.