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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%)
Chart based on 118 repairs.
2003 GMC Yukon repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (27%)
$100 - $499 (36%)
< $100 (21%)
Chart based on 107 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
| GMC Yukon in North Carolina, United States Jul 2014 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jul 2014167000 miUS $320 | replaced the starter | ||
| Sep 2014170000 miUS $600 | Replaced alternator Replaced steering pump | ||
| GMC Yukon in Florida, United States Jul 2018 - Feb 2019 | |||
| Aug 2018200000 miUS $200 | Replace shocks | ||
2003 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.
320-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| GMC Yukon in Mississippi, United States Jul 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Aug 2014233000 miUS $350 | Water pump was leaking | ||
| Oct 2014234700 miUS $321 | Fuel pump failed & was replaced. | ||
| Jun 2015241000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jul 2015241200 miUS $130 | Blower fan controller was defective | ||
| GMC Yukon in Alberta, Canada Sep 2010 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Dec 2011160580 miC $100 | Stabilitrak engaging when starting from slow speed, not due to road conditions. Found service repair order for an identical problem online, GMC Goodwrench still could not duplicate problem during test drive so would not perform repairs. 4 attempts, $900. automatic airride is not coming on and self levelling vehicle dealer checked and confirmed that shocks and compressor need replacing | ||
| Jan 2014156860 mi | Shocks and compressor for them needed replacing. | ||
| GMC Yukon in Nebraska, United States Feb 2012 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Mar 2012107000 mi | no power to the right not fixed yet | ||
| Mar 2013116000 mi | replaced steering gear truck stalls out no power for 10 to 15 sec. Most of the time when turning left. Doesn't send any codes to scanner. | ||
| Jan 2014119000 miUS $150 | truck would die on take off for 15 sec.then go.replaced wheel speed sensors problem gone | ||
| GMC Yukon in Illinois, United States Aug 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 200989000 miUS $400 | Emerg. brake would not hold. | ||
2003 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| GMC Yukon in Florida, United States Oct 2019 - Nov 2020 | |||
| Jun 2019219000 miUS $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. | ||
| Mar 2020225000 miUS $1500 | Leaking rear main seal, leaking oil pan gasket, leaking front cover gasket | ||
2003 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| GMC Yukon in Arizona, United States Jun 2011 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Jun 201287000 miUS $2800 | Transmission rear planitary gear failed. Had to have transmission rebuilt | ||
| Oct 201294000 miUS $25 | Needed the coolant temp sensor replaced | ||
| GMC Yukon in Nebraska, United States Apr 2009 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Jun 200987000 miUS $185 | Encoder failed. This is the motorized device that engages 4H and 4L ABS sensor failure. LF | ||
| Aug 200990000 miUS $500 | Failed LF wheel bearing Failed LF Wheel Bearing - ridiculous at this low mileage | ||
| Sep 200991000 miUS $120 | Failed Fan clutch - ridiculous at 84K Failed Fan clutch - ridiculous at 84K | ||
| Nov 200994000 miUS $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 | ||
| May 2010104000 miUS $1100 | repeat failure of a/c compressor | ||
| Sep 2010107000 miUS $700 | Stalling - Fuel pump erratic | ||
| Mar 2011113000 miUS $91 | a/c cycling frequently even at 40 degree outside temp | ||
| Jul 2011114000 miUS $700 | Memory Seat Module failed - drivers power seat inoperable, both heated seats inop | ||
| Aug 2011115200 miUS $200 | Audio totally failed to produce sound even though accessory (radio,cd,dvd working). | ||
| Sep 2011119000 mi | Interior lights failed to operate for several days. Spontaneously fixed itself. Major rattle from behind/above cd changer/player on all but smooth roads | ||
| Apr 2012126300 mi | A/c compressor cycling frequently in cold weather. Can not be stopped without shutting HVAC down | ||
| Feb 2013135000 miUS $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. | ||
| Mar 2013136000 miUS $125 | hvac control in dash working erratically. Replaced module | ||
| May 2013138000 miUS $550 | Charcoal canister vent solenoid failure Idler pulley failure Alternator noisy | ||
| Jun 2013138000 miUS $280 | pitman arm loose | ||
| Sep 2013140000 miUS $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 | ||
| Sep 2014147956 miUS $209 | Steering column intermediate shaft rattling. Developing some slack. Replaced. | ||
| Jul 2015153200 mi | Repetitive evap trouble codes are a way of life for this vehicle. This time a thorough cleaning on the fuel cap may have cleared it up for now | ||
| Sep 2015154000 miUS $900 | Fuel pump failed after only 50,000 miles. Pump and filter replaced. This did, however, also fix the repeated evaporative codes that the computer was throwing for the last couple of years | ||
| Mar 2016163000 miUS $700 | Camshaft position sensor check engine light intermittent | ||
| Nov 2016167464 miUS $294 | Original Starter replaced. | ||
| Dec 2016169000 miUS $600 | Cam position sensor fail. FYI. Sensor is buried under the intake manifold at the rear of the engine. Poor design causes this $70 sensor to balloon to $600 to repair | ||
| Feb 2017172000 mi | Driver side oxygen sensor upstream from the catalytic converter failed. CEL on. Replaced both upstream sensors 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. | ||
| Aug 2018184000 miUS $125 | Replaced all heater and radiator hoses Replaced brake light switch which had become intermittent | ||
| GMC Yukon in Colorado, United States Jul 2016 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Oct 2016112000 miUS $250 | Replace EVAP canister, cracked during fuel pump replacement. | ||
| Dec 2016115000 miUS $150 | Loping / rough idle. OBD codes indicating lean banks and MAF issues. Discovered faulty intake manifold gaskets and replaced. At same time, cleaned throttle body, replaced MAF, Knock sensors and knock sensor harness. Performed TSB Short in heated seats causes fault in entire heated seat system | ||
| Feb 2017117000 miUS $300 | Car was throwing emissions and MAP/MAF general fault codes. K&N Filter caused fouling of MAF sensor, previously replaced in December. Replaced PCV valve (maintenance $20), and MAP sensor first, since MAF had been replaced so recently, but this did not clear the code. Replaced the MAF a second time, and this fixed the problem. | ||
| Mar 2017118000 miUS $120 | "Gross Emissions Leak" error code intermittently came on. Replaced with factory gas cap (top recommended fix) and retested. Code came back, replaced Purge Valve Solenoid for EVAP canister / system. Dirt had gotten in the valve and prevented proper operation. Somewhat common on the GMs from this generation, both pickup and SUV. Pickup has a relocate kit available from the dealer to remedy permanently. Light has not come on again, yet. There has not been a cold enough day to test the system since the repair was completed | ||
| Jan 2018128000 miUS $2000 | Having trouble starting vehicle. Diagnosis revealed low fuel pressure. Tested Fuel Pressure Regulator and determined to be faulty. When replacing FPR, discovered crack in fuel rail bracket preventing proper install of new FPR. Removed fuel rail to replace and discovered leaking fuel injector. Decided to replace all eight (8) injectors at this time as all hold down clips were rusted and one was leaking in addition to the fuel rail and the fuel pressure regulator. | ||
| May 2018131000 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. | ||
| Jun 2018132000 miUS $100 | Belt tensioner failed. Diagnosis took 2 hours, replaced tension pulley assembly, ac belt and serpentine belt. Two hours of repair $30 for each belt, $40 for tensioner | ||
| Jul 2019143000 miUS $250 | Replaced previously repaired faded headlight housings. Modified lighting system to run 4 high beams instead of 2 (5 minutes $3.00) | ||
| Jan 2020147000 miUS $100 | Oil Pressure Sending Unit failed on road trip. Replace in parking lot. | ||
| GMC Yukon in Colorado, United States Dec 2007 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jul 200886000 miUS $800 | Fuel pump and fuel sending gauge needed replacement. | ||
| May 200998000 miUS $50 | Service Air Bag light comes on intermittently. | ||
| Jul 2009105000 miUS $500 | The air bag passenger position sensor and pad needed to be replaced. | ||
| Mar 2012136000 miUS $70 | Door sill tabs broke. | ||
| May 2013147300 miUS $400 | One of the transmission coolant lines was leaking and needed to be replaced. | ||
| Sep 2013153000 miUS $1500 | Rebuilt the transmission. | ||
| Dec 2013155000 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. | ||
| GMC Yukon in Michigan, United States May 2005 - Mar 2010 | |||
| May 200534000 mi | Steering knuckle replaced**warr | ||
| Jan 2009110000 miUS $750 | Fuel pump replaced | ||
2003 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.
275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| GMC Yukon in Kentucky, United States Jul 2014 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Apr 2017212000 miUS $650 | Abs pump | ||
2003 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV
320-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| GMC Yukon in South Dakota, United States Mar 2008 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Jan 200880000 miUS $1000 | Speedometer Cluster; wheel bearing - right front | ||
| Mar 200885000 miUS $3000 | All four bi-state shocks; several oil leaks particularly related to the engine oil cooler and transmision oil cooler. | ||
| May 200889000 miUS $900 | New transmission. Evaporator and several parts to air conditioner but not the compressor. | ||
| Feb 2012124700 miUS $3000 | Replaced air shocks. Had to replace both front and rear air | ||
| GMC Yukon in Oklahoma, United States Aug 2007 - Jun 2010 | |||
| Feb 2009138000 miUS $130 | Injector cleaned, general tune-up. Replaced broken plastic dash panel cover. | ||
| Dec 2009167000 miUS $1100 | Rear stabilizer system went out & had to be replaced Water pump was leaking and noticed by mechanic. Replaced. | ||
| Apr 2010177000 miUS $800 | Air Conditioner Compressor had to be replaced. Bearings were making noise. | ||
| Jun 2010177000 miUS $665 | Fuel Pump goes out along interstate. Had to be towed to shop. | ||
2003 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| GMC Yukon in Florida, United States Nov 2009 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Dec 2009102999 miUS $45 | actuator for front hvac replaced. HVAC control temp dial faulting. Engine light on. Rear access open on display (BCM problem). | ||
| Aug 2010109000 miUS $325 | OEM A/C compressor stalled causing housing leaks. Replaced compressor, dryer, orfice tube, and adjioning seals. | ||
| Jun 2011113000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jul 2011113000 miUS $250 | Water pump seal failing, temperture above 186, fan had minor play. Replaced water pump, thermostat, fan clutch, and timming chain. | ||
2003 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| GMC Yukon in Nevada, United States May 2005 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jan 200554000 miUS $1800 | steering gear box | ||
| Jun 200674000 miUS $400 | Replace transmission under extended warrienty | ||
| Nov 2008110000 miUS $2500 | Leak from under battery. Leaking windshield washer pump motor. Engine running rough, poor fuel ecomony. Leak in intake manifold and dirty plug wires. Leaking water pump, replaced. | ||
| May 2009118000 miUS $600 | recurring leak in windshield pump/tank | ||
| Dec 2009126000 miUS $650 | Oil leak from valve cover gaskets | ||
| Dec 2010136000 miUS $900 | Leaking valve cover gaskets Leaking front axle seals passenger side front window motor replaced | ||
| GMC Yukon in Connecticut, United States Jan 2010 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Feb 2011116000 miUS $500 | new window tracks and motors for both front windows and new switch for rear passenger window 500.00 | ||
| Feb 2013157000 miUS $700 | exhaust manifold bolts broke off both sides new manifolds and hardware | ||
| May 2013160000 miUS $1800 | block was one that had bad casting (which I hear gmc knew and did not recall)which slowly let antifreeze into engine thus cause failure and engine replacement | ||
| GMC Yukon in Ontario, Canada Feb 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Mar 2011215760 miC $157 | Speedometer pegged at 200 kph & stopped working | ||
| Apr 2011218240 miC $385 | Crankshaft position sensor replaced | ||
| Jun 2011222580 miC $90 | 4-wheel alignment and adjusted torsion bar suspension to re-level front suspension | ||
| Sep 2011231260 miC $370 | Rubber boots on front driveshafts were split. Replace both front driveshaft assemblies. | ||
| Nov 2011235817 miC $1049 | Replaced leaking water pump. replaced thermostat, replaced serpentine belt, new engine coolant, replaced A/C drive belt and changed engine oil & filter 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. | ||
| Jun 2012252960 miC $240 | Drivers door window regulator mechanism was replaced | ||
| Aug 2012257920 miC $113 | Replaced leaking heater HVAC fluid quick connectors | ||
| GMC Yukon in Manitoba, Canada Mar 2012 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Apr 2012149720 miC $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. | ||
| GMC Yukon in Arizona, United States Feb 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Sep 2015207000 miUS $200 | Replace power steering pump. | ||
| Dec 2015212000 miUS $320 | Window motor on left rear stopped working. | ||
| GMC Yukon in North Carolina, United States Jul 2015 - May 2017 | |||
| Sep 2015251000 miUS $125 | Check engine light was on. Crack in the charcoal filter. | ||
| Jan 2017US $450 | Replace muffler | ||
| May 20172930000 miUS $3000 | Oil pump failed locked up engine | ||
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