2003 GMC Yukon XL service brakes problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2003 GMC Yukon XL — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The brakes failed while driving on a city street causing my vehicle to nearly strike a number of children at a crosswalk. After examination by a mechanic, it was determined that the brake line had corroded and burst under pressure. I have received no notice of this potential failure from gmc even…”
filed Oct 3, 2016
“Total brake failure, no brakes. Steel brake line rusted through on frame rail near gas tank causing fluid container to empty completely. No advanced warning lamp or indication of failure. To replace the line, the fuel tank must be removed. Dealer charge $800.00 and up. *tr”
filed Nov 17, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND PASSENGER VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE…Campaign 04V045000 · Feb 4, 2004
Service Brakes problems in other Yukon XL years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Yukon XL | 5 | 23% |
| 2024 Yukon XL | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 Yukon XL | 8 | 4% |
| 2022 Yukon XL | 3 | 2% |
| 2021 Yukon XL | 6 | 3% |
| 2020 Yukon XL | 3 | 7% |
| 2019 Yukon XL | 4 | 6% |
| 2018 Yukon XL | 10 | 19% |
| 2017 Yukon XL | 22 | 15% |
| 2016 Yukon XL | 40 | 20% |
| 2015 Yukon XL | 62 | 20% |
| 2013 Yukon XL | 1 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 GMC Yukon XL
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.