1.3

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
133,751 miles

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problem #11

Mar 252022

Yukon 8-cyl

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that upon purchasing the vehicle from a towing company, the vehicle would not start. The battery was instantly replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle would wobble and shut off inadvertently while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the stabilizers and shocks were replaced. The independent mechanic then took the vehicle to an electrical failure specialist where it was diagnosed that the front end of the vehicle was experiencing electrical failures. Additionally, the contact stated that a warning message stating that the air bags were not working was displayed. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000. Consumer stated in 2016 the odometer was at 175,000 miles per car fax. When consumer bought the vehicle on March 25th 2022 the odometer read 202,575.

- Wilmington, CA, USA

problem #10

May 012019

Yukon

  • 175,000 miles
For the past few months my car stalls while driving I've replaced fuel pump. Knock sensors coils and plugs and it still does it and does not throw a trouble code.

- Abingdon, VA, USA

problem #9

Oct 162019

Yukon

  • 118,000 miles
Car looses power and goes into reduced engine power. Unable to drive over 2mph. Happens at random times, in all modes of travel, uphill, downhill, from a stop and acceleration. The worst was when it happened going 55mph on a highway. Two separate mechanics have been unable to pinpoint the problem even after $1,300 worth of work and new parts. It's been happening since mid October 2019

- Duluth, MN, USA

problem #8

Jun 122017

Yukon

  • 120,000 miles
The factory installed head gasket has been said to be a defective product and needs to be replaced. This apparently is a "common" problem.

- Waterford, VA, USA

problem #7

Aug 032015

Yukon

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 GMC Yukon. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle experienced independent deceleration and the reduced engine power warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was previously taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump, spark plugs, transmission, and alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified and transferred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

- New Bedford, MA, USA

problem #6

Jan 012012

Yukon

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that the battery drained prematurely. The contact replaced the battery several times and the alternator was also replaced; however, the failure was not corrected. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection who located the failure at the engine electrical wires. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the manufacturer battery drain replacement recall 02066. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

- Universal City , TX, USA

problem #5

Mar 062015

Yukon 8-cyl

  • 160,000 miles
Found a broken off exhaust manifold bolt on driveway 3 years ago. Found another broken one today. Both are from the same side. Now instead of 6 bolts I have 4 bolts. This is causing an exhaust leak, engine light and emissions problems that harm the environment. This is an ongoing problem per this article: Https://www.youtube.com/watch?V=0yg6wlbnzgi.

- Plano, TX, USA

problem #4

Jul 312014

Yukon

  • 115,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 GMC Yukon. While driving approximately 30 mph, the engine stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was coasted to the shoulder of the road. The engine restarted after several attempts, but the failure recurred. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

- St. Simons Island , GA, USA

problem #3

Oct 242013

Yukon 8-cyl

  • 200,000 miles
Vehicle loses power.

- Attalla, AL, USA

problem #2

Jun 132011

Yukon

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 GMC Yukon. While driving various speeds, the reduced engine power and stability system disabled indicators illumianted on the instrument panel. The vehicle suddenly experienced a loss in acceleration. The failure recurred for a span of three years. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

- Monroe, NC, USA

problem #1

Oct 282013

Yukon 8-cyl

  • 143,256 miles
Wife driving truck to work " reduced engine power", message came on the dash, and also said traction control was disabled. Power was reduced gradually to ten miles per hour. She floored the gas, nothing. Turned it off, restarted it, nothing. Engine light and traction disabled lighted were illuminated. Also the rear mirror temperature display flickers all the time. Drl burn out almost daily. Gmcs have major electrical issues before people start dying. Imagine a car shutting down on you while on the highway. That an accident waiting to happen. The rear wiper works when it feels like working, there is also a message about fixing the ride control. For all the bail money GMC got, they should recall these mistakes they made.

- Harrisburg, PA, USA