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2003 GMC Yukon repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (3%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 118 repairs.
2003 GMC Yukon transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (21%)
$500 - $999 (29%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (14%)
Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 87000 mi US $2800 |
Transmission rear planitary gear failed. Had to have transmission rebuilt |
| 131000 mi | Transmission gear selector cable (linkage cable or shift cable) disconnected from transmission while vehicle was parked in a parking lot. Unsure of cause, but re-attached once we had a jack and pliers. |
| 147300 mi US $400 |
One of the transmission coolant lines was leaking and needed to be replaced. |
| 153000 mi US $1500 |
Rebuilt the transmission. |
| 155000 mi | Service 4WD warning comes on but doesn't stay on. Error codes aren't conclusive since they have so many and they have been there for many months. Technician reset them and problem doesn't re-occur. |
| 87000 mi US $916 |
Encoder failed. This is the motorized device that engages 4H and 4L |
| 135000 mi US $800 |
Computer controller box for the 4WD started shifting uncommanded. This is second failure with 4WD on the car. Other was the encoder. It's no coincidence that LEMON and YUKON have 5 letters each. |
2003 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV
320-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 89000 mi US $2300 |
New transmission. |
2003 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 74000 mi US $400 |
Replace transmission under extended warrienty |
| 136000 mi US $900 |
Leaking front axle seals |
| 149720 mi C $100 |
When you go from 2 wheel drive to 4 wheel drive or vice versa, the engine light goes on. Its a screw up in the computer/ electrical area, The drive train still functions. |
| 231260 mi C $370 |
Rubber boots on front driveshafts were split. Replace both front driveshaft assemblies. |
| 235817 mi C $1049 |
Replaced the rear half of the transfer case housing. The housing was corroded and leaking oil. The cause of the corrosion was from galvanic action between the aluminum housing and the steel bolts and washers. Replaced the rear half of the transfer case housing. Corroded out leaking oil. Cause of leak is by galvanic corrosion between the aluminum housing and the steel bolts & washer used to join both halves. |
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