Most common 2003 Chevrolet Yukon problems
Share of the 14 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet Yukon complaints by model year
Best Yukon years: 1998. Compare all years →
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 5 possible defects involving the 2003 Chevrolet Yukon:
Steel wheel rim fracture
There have been less than 2 complaints per 100,000 subject vehicles related to the alleged defect.the oldest vehicles (my 1999) have only 2 complaints in over 140 thousand vehicles after over 4 years in service.the rate of warranty claims potentially related to the alleged defect is less than 0.1%.there are no known incidents involving rapid loss of tire pressure or loss of vehicle control.
Brake line corrosion failure
On January 11, 2011, ODI opened EA11-001 to investigate allegations of premature brake line corrosion failure in model year (MY) 1999 through 2003 General Motors (GM) full-size pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles sold or registered in the following region of the United States that NHTSA has viewed as salt states for investigations of corrosion related issues:Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia,…
Hydraulic pump failres
GM is conducting a recall on all subject vehicles build between May 1999 and October 14, 1999.significant changes were incorporated into production in early October 1999, and vehicles built after that date have lower warranty failure rates.the complaint and warranty data appear to support the effectiveness of these changes.
Parking brake failure
In a letter dated April 20, 2005, GM notified NHTSA that it had decided that defects that relate to motor vehicle safety exist in certain model year (my) 1999-2002 c/k 1500 series (pbr parking brake system) and my 2001-2005 c/k 2500 and 3500 series (trw parking brake system) pickups with manual transmissions.according to GM, some of these vehicles May have conditions that cause the friction linings to wear to an…
Parking brake failure
Odi's review of complaint data received since the close of ea04-011 revealed no indication that the investigation should be re-opened.more details can be found in the federal register notice enclosed in the dp05-009 public file.odi reserves the right to reopen the investigation in the future should conditions warrant.
What 2003 Chevrolet Yukon owners say
Electrical system
(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.
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 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
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2003 Chevrolet Yukon a good car?
Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2003 Yukon rates average: 1.7× as many complaints as a typical year of the Yukon at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Chevrolet Yukon?
The electrical system — 9 complaints, 64% of all complaints for this model year, most often about instrument cluster/panel. Next are the steering (2) and brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 2003 Chevrolet Yukon have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2003 Chevrolet Yukon. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Yukon?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1998. See the full Chevrolet Yukon years comparison.
At what mileage do 2003 Chevrolet Yukon problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 56,000 miles; 36% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.