Model year
2003 GMC Yukon
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 204 complaints for the 2003 GMC Yukon (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 3 recalls and 310 complaints under YUKON DENALI, YUKON DENALI XL, YUKON XL, YUKON XL 1500, YUKON XL 2500, and YUKON XL DENALI. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are SERVICE BRAKES (40), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL (28), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (25). NHTSA lists 3 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 13–15 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,450–$5,150, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 166 complaints
- 2001 197 complaints
- 2002 158 complaints
- 2003 204 complaints
- 2004 159 complaints
- 2005 85 complaints
- 2006 27 complaints
- 2007 428 complaints
- 2008 187 complaints
- 2009 94 complaints
- 2010 105 complaints
- 2011 158 complaints
- 2012 63 complaints
- 2013 117 complaints
- 2014 56 complaints
- 2015 529 complaints
- 2016 270 complaints
- 2017 196 complaints
- 2018 70 complaints
- 2019 55 complaints
- 2020 37 complaints
- 2021 341 complaints
- 2022 185 complaints
- 2023 245 complaints
- 2024 106 complaints
- 2025 57 complaints
- 2026 43 complaints
- 2027 1 complaints
Recalls
05V163000 · Apr 22, 2005
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
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…
04V045000 · Feb 4, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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…
03V094000 · Mar 7, 2003
STRUCTURE
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…
03V037000 · Feb 6, 2003
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
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…
Complaints
204 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 9, fire flag on 2, injury field 18, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| YUKON DENALI | 0 | 72 |
| YUKON DENALI XL | 0 | 32 |
| YUKON XL | 3 | 102 |
| YUKON XL 1500 | 0 | 63 |
| YUKON XL 2500 | 0 | 9 |
| YUKON XL DENALI | 0 | 32 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA04011 | PARKING BRAKE FAILURE · PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL; PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL; PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND… | Apr 9, 2004 | May 10, 2005 |
| DP05009 | PARKING BRAKE FAILURE · PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL; PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL; PARKING BRAKE | Dec 20, 2005 | May 31, 2006 |
| PE10010 | Brake line corrosion failure · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | Mar 30, 2010 | Jan 5, 2011 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon 1500 2WD · 4.8L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 17 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
| Yukon 1500 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 16 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
| Yukon XL 1500 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 12 | 17 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
| Yukon 1500 4WD · 4.8L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 12 | 16 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
| Yukon 1500 4WD · 5.3L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 12 | 16 | 13 | — | — | $5,150 |
| Yukon 1500 AWD · 5.3L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 12 | 16 | 13 | — | — | $5,150 |
| Yukon 1500 AWD · 6L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 11 | 15 | 13 | — | — | $5,150 |
| Yukon XL 1500 4WD · 5.3L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 12 | 16 | 13 | — | — | $5,150 |
| Yukon XL 1500 AWD · 5.3L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 12 | 16 | 13 | — | — | $5,150 |
| Yukon XL 1500 AWD · 6L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 11 | 15 | 13 | — | — | $5,150 |
| Yukon 1500 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 13 | 17 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| Yukon XL 1500 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 13 | 17 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
4 more configurations are in the EPA file and are not listed in this table. The fuel-cost calculator lists every configuration.
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2003 GMC Yukon at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.