2003 GMC Yukon GMC Yukon 2003

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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%)

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2003 GMC Yukon electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (29%)

$100 - $499 (32%)

< $100 (24%)

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Chart based on 34 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 GMC Yukon

Engine not specified

167000 mi

US $320
replaced the starter 
170000 mi

US $600
Replaced alternator 

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2003 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

320-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

241000 mi

US $90
A/C blower stopped blowing. Replaced head unit in dash. This fixed the problem for a week, then the blower stopped working again. A/C mode blend door was clicking every three seconds; replaced actuator. 
241200 mi

US $130
Blower fan controller was defective 

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2003 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

219000 mi

US $500
AC not cooling at all. Replaced AC compressor. Also had oil changed and shop added conditioner and stop leak to oil to help rear main seal leak. 

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2003 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

98000 mi

US $50
Service Air Bag light comes on intermittently. 
105000 mi

US $500
The air bag passenger position sensor and pad needed to be replaced. 
94000 mi

US $1150
A/C compressor seized, destroying also the a/c clutch and sending metal crap into the system. Compressor, clutch, belt, drier and hoses replaced. Ridiculously poor service from this original GMC part 
104000 mi

US $1100
repeat failure of a/c compressor 
113000 mi

US $91
a/c cycling frequently even at 40 degree outside temp 
114000 mi

US $700
Memory Seat Module failed - drivers power seat inoperable, both heated seats inop 
115200 mi

US $200
Audio totally failed to produce sound even though accessory (radio,cd,dvd working). 
119000 mi Interior lights failed to operate for several days. Spontaneously fixed itself. 
126300 mi A/c compressor cycling frequently in cold weather. Can not be stopped without shutting HVAC down 
136000 mi

US $125
hvac control in dash working erratically. Replaced module 
138000 mi

US $550
Alternator noisy 
140000 mi

US $17
Power feed to the power seats and heated seats share the same circuit breaker. The connector beneath the drivers seat overheated somehow and went open circuit, Dealer said was the memory module $550 + $200 labor. As before, full of crap 
167464 mi

US $294
Original Starter replaced. 
172000 mi Power seat/ heated seat failed for the umpteenth time. Problem is improper gauging of wires supplying the memory module. I have jumpered overheated warped connectors several times. Problem just moves downstream. Currently intermittent. 
184000 mi

US $125
Replaced brake light switch which had become intermittent 
115000 mi

US $150
Short in heated seats causes fault in entire heated seat system 

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2003 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

320-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

177000 mi

US $800
Air Conditioner Compressor had to be replaced. Bearings were making noise. 
80000 mi

US $1000
Speedometer Cluster; wheel bearing - right front 
89000 mi

US $900
Evaporator and several parts to air conditioner but not the compressor. 
124700 mi

US $3000
Had to replace both front and rear air 

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2003 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

102999 mi

US $45
actuator for front hvac replaced. HVAC control temp dial faulting. Engine light on. Rear access open on display (BCM problem). 
109000 mi

US $325
OEM A/C compressor stalled causing housing leaks. Replaced compressor, dryer, orfice tube, and adjioning seals. 
113000 mi

US $230
Replacement A/C compressor failed. Entire system cleaned. New compressor, dryer, seals, orfice tube, expansion valve, sensors, and added additional inline filter. A/C compressor failed. Entire system cleaned. New compressor, dryer, seals, orfice tube, expansion valve, sensors, and added additional inline filter. 

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2003 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

110000 mi

US $2500
Leak from under battery. Leaking windshield washer pump motor. 
136000 mi

US $900
passenger side front window motor replaced 
116000 mi

US $500
new window tracks and motors for both front windows and new switch for rear passenger window 500.00 
215760 mi

C $157
Speedometer pegged at 200 kph & stopped working 
257920 mi

C $113
Replaced leaking heater HVAC fluid quick connectors 

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2003 GMC Yukon Electrical Problems

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