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2003 Chevrolet Yukon Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2003 Chevrolet Yukon right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 14 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2003 Chevrolet Yukon.

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2003 Chevrolet Yukon owner complaints

Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Chevrolet Yukon, describing incidents dated April 20, 2004 to October 1, 2021.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 9 complaints
Steering 2 complaints
Engine 1 complaint
Service Brakes 1 complaint
Tires 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11437212 · Filed October 18, 2021
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Yukon equip with Michelin X Radial LT2 tires sized 265/75R16 DOT M34N00CX. The contact stated that while driving in the rain the turning corners the vehicle would become unstable and slide and on 2 separate occasions while driving approximately 20 mph and making a…
ODI #10654865 · Filed November 13, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET YUKON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE RPMS GAUGE FAILED AND THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO DISPLAY ACCURATE READINGS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT…
ODI #10593474 · Filed May 22, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET YUKON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER AND THE FUEL GAUGE FAILED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE READING LEVELS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2003 Chevrolet Yukon in 5 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Engineering Analysis EA11-001: Brake line corrosion failure
Closed April 8, 2015
Defect Petition DP05-009: PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
Closed May 31, 2006
Engineering Analysis EA04-011: PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
Closed May 10, 2005
- Recall 05V-161
Engineering Analysis EA04-012: HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES
Closed February 28, 2005
- Recall 05V-005
Preliminary Evaluation PE03-026: STEEL WHEEL RIM FRACTURE
Closed November 3, 2003

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2003 Chevrolet Yukon right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2003 Chevrolet Yukon. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

14 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Chevrolet Yukon.

Tires

ODI #11437212

Incident: October 1, 2021 · Filed: October 18, 2021

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Yukon equip with Michelin X Radial LT2 tires sized 265/75R16 DOT M34N00CX. The contact stated that while driving in the rain the turning corners the vehicle would become unstable and slide and on 2 separate occasions while driving approximately 20 mph and making a turn the vehicle spun out. The contact indicated that the failure was due to a loss of tire air pressure. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was unknown.

Electrical System

ODI #10654865

Incident: November 11, 2014 · Filed: November 13, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET YUKON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE RPMS GAUGE FAILED AND THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO DISPLAY ACCURATE READINGS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Electrical System

ODI #10593474

Incident: January 1, 2011 · Filed: May 22, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET YUKON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER AND THE FUEL GAUGE FAILED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE READING LEVELS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 114,000. UPDATED 08/25/14*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THERE WAS A EXPIRED RECALL. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT HE WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF ANY RECALL. UPDATED 09/5/2014 *JS

Engine

ODI #10500748

Incident: February 28, 2013 · Filed: February 28, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET YUKON DENALI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE STABILITY DISABLED REDUCED ENGINE POWER LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED ONCE BEFORE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT NO CAUSE FOR THE FAILURE WAS FOUND. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT IT COULD BE THE THROTTLE BODY BUT THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 103,000.

Electrical System

ODI #10308695

Incident: January 1, 2009 · Filed: February 11, 2010

SPEEDOMETER CLUSTER DEFECT. *TR

Electrical System

ODI #10225631

Incident: April 16, 2008 · Filed: April 24, 2008

WE HAD A FAULTY SPEEDOMETER READING GOING WHAT SEEMED TO BE 85MPH DOWN THE 395 WHILE OUR SPEEDOMETER READ 30MPH. WHEN THE PIN FINALLY READ 0 MPH FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES (ACTUAL RATE OF SPEED WAS APPROX. 30MPH) IT RESET AND WAS BACK TO NORMAL. WE ARE NOW IN THE PROCESS OF REPLACING THE PART. NOT SURE IF GMC WILL COVER THE REPAIR. *TR

Electrical System

ODI #10212987

Incident: December 27, 2007 · Filed: December 27, 2007

(2003 CHEVROLET TAHOE) SPEEDOMETER STICKS AROUND 70 OR STOPS WORKING WHILE DRIVING LONG DISTANCES 2 OR MORE HIGHWAY HOURS AWAY. TURNING THE ENGINE OFF FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME ALLOWS THE SPEEDOMETER TO RESUME ITS NORMAL FUNCTION JUST TO DUPLICATE THE MALFUNCTION. I HAVE SINCE RECEIVED A LETTER DETAILING THE ABOVE STATED PROBLEM FROM CHEVROLET THAT THE LOCAL DEALERSHIPS WILL NOT HONOR BECAUSE MY VEHICLE IS OVER THE MILEAGE STATED IN THE LETTER WHEN MY FIRST COMPLAINTS OVER A YEAR AGO WOULD HAVE BEEN UNDER THE MILEAGE STIPULATION. I TRAVEL FOR WORK A LOT IN MY PERSONAL VEHICLE AND HAVE PUT ON MORE THAN 100K SINCE MY PURCHASE OF THIS VEHICLE IN 10/03 WHEN IT HAD LESS THAN 3 MILES ON IT. *TR

Electrical System

ODI #10200513

Incident: June 8, 2004 · Filed: August 22, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET YUKON. WHILE DRIVING THE HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO FLICKER ON AND OFF AND DIM. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE, HOWEVER; THEY REPLACED THE WIRE HARNESS FROM THE CHARGING SYSTEM TO THE BATTERY. THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE WIRE FROM UNDER THE HOOD TO THE DASHBOARD. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,670. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 69,128.

Electrical System

ODI #10176622

Incident: June 1, 2006 · Filed: December 19, 2006

SPEEDOMETER "JERKY". FINALLY QUITS ALL TOGETHER AFTER A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME EACH TIME YOU DRIVE. GOES COMPLETELY TO 0 AND MUST USE TACHOMETER FOR SPEED APPROXIMATION. *JB

Electrical System

ODI #10175149

Incident: December 1, 2006 · Filed: December 5, 2006

I HAVE A 2003 CHEVY Z71 TAHOE WITH 56,000 MILES ON IT AND THE SPEEDOMETER IS HANGING AND GIVING ME THE WRONG SPEEDS. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND HAVE NOTICED THAT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE. *NM

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