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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.
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2003 GMC Yukon repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (27%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (21%)

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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 2014

167000 mi

US $320
replaced the starter 
Sep 2014

170000 mi

US $600
Replaced alternator Replaced steering pump 
GMC Yukon in Florida, United States
Jul 2018 - Feb 2019
Aug 2018

200000 mi

US $200
Replace shocks 

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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 2014

233000 mi

US $350
Water pump was leaking 
Oct 2014

234700 mi

US $321
Fuel pump failed & was replaced. 
Jun 2015

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. 
Jul 2015

241200 mi

US $130
Blower fan controller was defective 
GMC Yukon in Alberta, Canada
Sep 2010 - Jan 2014
Dec 2011

160580 mi

C $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 2014

156860 mi
Shocks and compressor for them needed replacing. 
GMC Yukon in Nebraska, United States
Feb 2012 - Jan 2014
Mar 2012

107000 mi
no power to the right not fixed yet 
Mar 2013

116000 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 2014

119000 mi

US $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 2009

89000 mi

US $400
Emerg. brake would not hold. 

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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 2019

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. 
Mar 2020

225000 mi

US $1500
Leaking rear main seal, leaking oil pan gasket, leaking front cover gasket 

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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 2012

87000 mi

US $2800
Transmission rear planitary gear failed. Had to have transmission rebuilt 
Oct 2012

94000 mi

US $25
Needed the coolant temp sensor replaced 
GMC Yukon in Nebraska, United States
Apr 2009 - Aug 2018
Jun 2009

87000 mi

US $185
Encoder failed. This is the motorized device that engages 4H and 4L ABS sensor failure. LF 
Aug 2009

90000 mi

US $500
Failed LF wheel bearing Failed LF Wheel Bearing - ridiculous at this low mileage 
Sep 2009

91000 mi

US $120
Failed Fan clutch - ridiculous at 84K Failed Fan clutch - ridiculous at 84K 
Nov 2009

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 
May 2010

104000 mi

US $1100
repeat failure of a/c compressor 
Sep 2010

107000 mi

US $700
Stalling - Fuel pump erratic 
Mar 2011

113000 mi

US $91
a/c cycling frequently even at 40 degree outside temp 
Jul 2011

114000 mi

US $700
Memory Seat Module failed - drivers power seat inoperable, both heated seats inop 
Aug 2011

115200 mi

US $200
Audio totally failed to produce sound even though accessory (radio,cd,dvd working). 
Sep 2011

119000 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 2012

126300 mi
A/c compressor cycling frequently in cold weather. Can not be stopped without shutting HVAC down 
Feb 2013

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. 
Mar 2013

136000 mi

US $125
hvac control in dash working erratically. Replaced module 
May 2013

138000 mi

US $550
Charcoal canister vent solenoid failure Idler pulley failure Alternator noisy 
Jun 2013

138000 mi

US $280
pitman arm loose 
Sep 2013

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 
Sep 2014

147956 mi

US $209
Steering column intermediate shaft rattling. Developing some slack. Replaced. 
Jul 2015

153200 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 2015

154000 mi

US $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 2016

163000 mi

US $700
Camshaft position sensor check engine light intermittent 
Nov 2016

167464 mi

US $294
Original Starter replaced. 
Dec 2016

169000 mi

US $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 2017

172000 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 2018

184000 mi

US $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 2016

112000 mi

US $250
Replace EVAP canister, cracked during fuel pump replacement. 
Dec 2016

115000 mi

US $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 2017

117000 mi

US $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 2017

118000 mi

US $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 2018

128000 mi

US $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 2018

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. 
Jun 2018

132000 mi

US $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 2019

143000 mi

US $250
Replaced previously repaired faded headlight housings. Modified lighting system to run 4 high beams instead of 2 (5 minutes $3.00) 
Jan 2020

147000 mi

US $100
Oil Pressure Sending Unit failed on road trip. Replace in parking lot. 
GMC Yukon in Colorado, United States
Dec 2007 - Jun 2015
Jul 2008

86000 mi

US $800
Fuel pump and fuel sending gauge needed replacement. 
May 2009

98000 mi

US $50
Service Air Bag light comes on intermittently. 
Jul 2009

105000 mi

US $500
The air bag passenger position sensor and pad needed to be replaced. 
Mar 2012

136000 mi

US $70
Door sill tabs broke. 
May 2013

147300 mi

US $400
One of the transmission coolant lines was leaking and needed to be replaced. 
Sep 2013

153000 mi

US $1500
Rebuilt the transmission. 
Dec 2013

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. 
GMC Yukon in Michigan, United States
May 2005 - Mar 2010
May 2005

34000 mi
Steering knuckle replaced**warr 
Jan 2009

110000 mi

US $750
Fuel pump replaced 

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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 2017

212000 mi

US $650
Abs pump 

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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 2008

80000 mi

US $1000
Speedometer Cluster; wheel bearing - right front 
Mar 2008

85000 mi

US $3000
All four bi-state shocks; several oil leaks particularly related to the engine oil cooler and transmision oil cooler. 
May 2008

89000 mi

US $900
New transmission. Evaporator and several parts to air conditioner but not the compressor. 
Feb 2012

124700 mi

US $3000
Replaced air shocks. Had to replace both front and rear air 
GMC Yukon in Oklahoma, United States
Aug 2007 - Jun 2010
Feb 2009

138000 mi

US $130
Injector cleaned, general tune-up.  Replaced broken plastic dash panel cover. 
Dec 2009

167000 mi

US $1100
Rear stabilizer system went out & had to be replaced Water pump was leaking and noticed by mechanic. Replaced. 
Apr 2010

177000 mi

US $800
Air Conditioner Compressor had to be replaced. Bearings were making noise. 
Jun 2010

177000 mi

US $665
Fuel Pump goes out along interstate. Had to be towed to shop.  

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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 2009

102999 mi

US $45
actuator for front hvac replaced. HVAC control temp dial faulting. Engine light on. Rear access open on display (BCM problem). 
Aug 2010

109000 mi

US $325
OEM A/C compressor stalled causing housing leaks. Replaced compressor, dryer, orfice tube, and adjioning seals. 
Jun 2011

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. 
Jul 2011

113000 mi

US $250
Water pump seal failing, temperture above 186, fan had minor play. Replaced water pump, thermostat, fan clutch, and timming chain. 

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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 2005

54000 mi

US $1800
steering gear box 
Jun 2006

74000 mi

US $400
Replace transmission under extended warrienty 
Nov 2008

110000 mi

US $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 2009

118000 mi

US $600
recurring leak in windshield pump/tank 
Dec 2009

126000 mi

US $650
Oil leak from valve cover gaskets 
Dec 2010

136000 mi

US $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 2011

116000 mi

US $500
new window tracks and motors for both front windows and new switch for rear passenger window 500.00 
Feb 2013

157000 mi

US $700
exhaust manifold bolts broke off both sides new manifolds and hardware 
May 2013

160000 mi

US $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 2011

215760 mi

C $157
Speedometer pegged at 200 kph & stopped working 
Apr 2011

218240 mi

C $385
Crankshaft position sensor replaced 
Jun 2011

222580 mi

C $90
4-wheel alignment and adjusted torsion bar suspension to re-level front suspension 
Sep 2011

231260 mi

C $370
Rubber boots on front driveshafts were split. Replace both front driveshaft assemblies. 
Nov 2011

235817 mi

C $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 2012

252960 mi

C $240
Drivers door window regulator mechanism was replaced 
Aug 2012

257920 mi

C $113
Replaced leaking heater HVAC fluid quick connectors 
GMC Yukon in Manitoba, Canada
Mar 2012 - Jan 2016
Apr 2012

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. 
GMC Yukon in Arizona, United States
Feb 2015 - Dec 2015
Sep 2015

207000 mi

US $200
Replace power steering pump. 
Dec 2015

212000 mi

US $320
Window motor on left rear stopped working. 
GMC Yukon in North Carolina, United States
Jul 2015 - May 2017
Sep 2015

251000 mi

US $125
Check engine light was on. Crack in the charcoal filter. 
Jan 2017

US $450
Replace muffler 
May 2017

2930000 mi

US $3000
Oil pump failed locked up engine 

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