Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2003 GMC Yukon
NHTSA data on file today
The 2003 GMC Yukon has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 206 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #07E106000 REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E043000 AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS/FUEL LEAK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V163000 SEAT BELT ROUTING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V045000 GM/FMVSS 135/BRAKE VALVE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V094000 SOUTHERN COMFORT/RUNNING BOARDS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V037000 GM/FMVSS 214/REAR DOOR UPPER HINGE WELDS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 54 complaints
- Service Brakes 40 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 19 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 13 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 13 complaints
- Engine 12 complaints
Of the 206 complaints on file, 9 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 206 complaints, owners report 18 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2003 GMC Yukon has an average reliability outlook with six recalls and 206 owner complaints. The most common issues involve the electrical system and braking system, but these are not overwhelmingly frequent based on the total number of complaints. Recall data suggests some design and production-related challenges, particularly with wheels and brakes. Limited data indicates caution but not outright concern.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | Unknown | $300–$750 | common |
| Service brakes | Unknown | $250–$600 | common |
| Fuel system | Unknown | $200–$500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotations
- Brake inspections
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant flush
- Battery replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Warning lights on dashboard
- Unresponsive brakes
- Irregular engine noise
- Fuel smell inside vehicle
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2003 GMC Yukon at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.