Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 04/02/2012 | |||
| Http://townhall.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f0e807e/115 http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f31/2003-yukon-xl-reduced-power-issue-help-90910/ http://www.justanswer.com/gm/5bfxf-gmc-2003-gmc-yukon-5-3-motor-code-p1518.html http://www.chevyavalanchefanclub.com/cafcna/index.php?topic=43119.0;wap2 please check out these links as i have been searching for a fix for my reduced engine power issue with my yukon. i've come across several others with the same issue. most of which have taken the issue back to gm dealers, who get no support for the problem from the home office. i believe this could be a very dangerous issue. the issue itself is the truck kicks into reduced engine power mode and then it does not go any faster than idle which means it all of the sudden reduces the speed to 5 mph maximum as well as the power steering goes out and the abs brakes. that is very dangerous if you are on the highway. people have been troubleshooting the issue with no solid fixes from what i can find. i believe gm should come up with a fix so that isn't a dangerous hazard to consumers and owners of what looks like there 2003 model years, it seems to be mostly there 2003 model years. gm doesn't seem to want to recognize this as an issue. please help us consumers out, we would just like this problem solved. thank you very much. | |||
| 01/03/2004 | 12000 | ||
| I own a 2003 gmc yukon xl 1500 that has a continuing problem with the intermediate steering section making a clunking sound and as the sound gets worse, the steering becomes loose. the problem started occurring shortly after the first 12000 miles. the dealer lubricated it a number of times until the warranty ran out. at 62000 miles for routine maintenance service, the dealer said a replacement part was available that would correct the problem. after arguing with the dealer, he agreed to replaced the part if i paid for the labor . the problem returned at about 85000 miles. the dealer lubricated again. today at 102000 miles the noise and looseness is back. could not win the argument this time. had to pay $213.00 for the latest version of the replacement. i think gm is avoiding the problem and should have issued a recall. they are well aware that this was a poor engineering design. *tr | |||
| 07/21/2007 | 50000 | 1 | |
| Front right bearing failed at 50k miles on a 2003 yukon xl. having read the blogs this appears common. *tr | |||
| 09/17/2005 | 33000 | 1 | |
| We have had problems with steering knuckle/column from the very beginning. dealer would diagnose as just the way those cars are, nothing is wrong. steering does not feel safe for a large car like the yukon. i purchased an suv to feel safer with family. but steering always feels loose especially when turning or going over bumps. noises also when turning. over time it just gets worse. it occurs every time you drive. i would like to purchase a newer model yukon but refuse to waste money if this is how they drive. i don't think it's safe. this problem should be corrected by manufacturer. *tr | |||
| 03/23/2006 | 51280 | 1 | 10/10/2003 |
| I have a 2003 gmc yukon xl which both front wheel bearings failed at the same time at ~51,280 miles. these are sealed bearings that were supposed to last the lifetime of the vehicle. i was able to avoid a catastrophic failure by replacing both front wheel bearing assemblies, $692.49, when i heard the bearing grinding noise. the mechanic at the gm dealer told me he replaces the bearing assemblies on two to three vehicles a week. *jb | |||