2003 Chevrolet Yukon problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel (5) · Electrical System (3) · Tires (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (87)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2024-09-06 · PIT3271P · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. general motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. technician s
Electrical System 2024-08-26 · General Communication · Service Campaign
vehicle wide programming (vwp) is a new process to update software on gm vehicles. it provides the ability via a single selection within techline connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). the updating of modules is com
Power Train 2024-07-24 · 24-NA-141 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
gm is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. the damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. this bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions durin
Fuel/Propulsion System 2024-06-28 · 16-NA-383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, crank no start, extended crank or misfire, mil with dtcs, and explains how top tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
Unknown Or Other 2024-06-17 · 18-NA-099 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information for use on a product assistance claim (pac), which is formerly known as a product allegation resolution (par) claim.
Showing the 6 most recent of 87 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-10-18 · Tires“the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet yukon equip with michelin x radial lt2 tires sized 265/75r16 dot m34n00cx. the contact stated that while driving in the rain the turning corners the vehicle would become unstable and slide and on 2 separate occasions while driving approximately 20 mph and making a turn the vehicle spun out. the contact indicated th…”
2014-11-13 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel · 70,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet yukon. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rpms gauge failed and the speedometer failed to display accurate readings. the failure occurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage …”
2014-05-22 · Electrical System · 60,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet yukon. the contact stated that the speedometer and the fuel gauge failed to provide accurate reading levels. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 114,000. updated 08/25/14*lj the consumer stated th…”
2013-02-28 · Engine · 103,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet yukon denali. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the stability disabled reduced engine power light illuminated. the contact mentioned that the failure occurred once before. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis but no cause for the failure was found. the manufacturer was not…”
2010-02-11 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel · 79,000 mi“speedometer cluster defect. *tr…”
2008-04-24 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel“we had a faulty speedometer reading going what seemed to be 85mph down the 395 while our speedometer read 30mph. when the pin finally read 0 mph for about 5 minutes (actual rate of speed was approx. 30mph) it reset and was back to normal. we are now in the process of replacing the part. not sure if gmc will cover the repair. *tr…”
2007-12-27 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel · 68,500 mi“(2003 chevrolet tahoe) speedometer sticks around 70 or stops working while driving long distances 2 or more highway hours away. turning the engine off for a short period of time allows the speedometer to resume its normal function just to duplicate the malfunction. i have since received a letter detailing the above stated problem from chevrolet t…”
2007-08-22 · Electrical System:wiring · 14,670 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet yukon. while driving the headlights began to flicker on and off and dim. the speed was unknown. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure, however; they replaced the wire harness from the charging system to the battery. the failure continued. the vehicle was taken to another dealer and they replaced th…”
2006-12-19 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel · 55,000 mi“speedometer "jerky". finally quits all together after a short period of time each time you drive. goes completely to 0 and must use tachometer for speed approximation. *jb…”
2006-12-05 · Electrical System · 56,000 mi“i have a 2003 chevy z71 tahoe with 56,000 miles on it and the speedometer is hanging and giving me the wrong speeds. this is a major safety issue and have noticed that this is a common issue. *nm…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.