Six problems related to steering column have been reported for the 2003 GMC Yukon. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 GMC Yukon based on all problems reported for the 2003 Yukon.
: the contact stated the steering shaft was replaced under recall January 2005. While driving at various speeds and when the steering wheel is turned there is a popping and grinding nose. There is also an extreme amount of play in the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the shaft was greased. This did not repair the problem. The shaft will need to be replaced to fix the problem. The NHTSA recall information is not available.
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.
The steering column of my 2003 Yukon denali with 50,910 miles got loose. I took vehicule to a GMC dealer to get it check and they told me that the upper steering bearing was failing and recommended immediate repairs that would cost me $698. 12. I contacted GMC and they decide to fix this problem at no charge to me. When I took the vehicule to get the steering column fix I mentioned to the service department employee that my steering wheel started to get tight during turns and if this problem was related to the other one. They inspected vehicule and found out that the power steering pump is failing too. I called GMC again to let them know about this and they told me that they would not fix this problem at no charge because they just fix the other one at no charge and that I have not spend a lot of money out of my pocket yet for repairs on this vehicule.
GMC Yukon 2003 looseness in front suspension. There was a rattle and or looseness in the front end. The problem had grown progressively worse with time. The dealer inspected the vehicle and suggested that the intermediate steering column should be replaced. The problem returned and had not been remedied. Recently the problem turned to creaks and groans when stopping, when accelerating from a stop there was a metal on metal sound.
While driving 65 mph and pulling a trailer vehicle stalled. Prior to stalling there was some hesitation and jerking as if not getting fuel to engine. The dealer took vehicle to dealership in arizona, and fuel pump had to be replaced. This was the second occurrence for fuel pump problem. Also, experienced steering problem. The steering would be sticking, and it would jam when making turns either left or right. The mechanic at dealership had to replace a seal in column shaft of steering wheel. The light clunk noise in the steering, low voltage, and insufficient fuel pressure on aceleration intermittently.
Excessive "play" in steering column of 2003 GMC Yukon, after 26,000 miles and 8 months of driving was repaired under warranty or maintenance service agreement. Dealer indicated that repair involved a lube kit for "interim steering shaft". Dealer advised that GMC issued a maintenance circular regarding this problem, which was caused by a defect or mistake by factory. Owner contacted GMC consumer affairs. A representative from detroit stated that no government recall issued on this specific vehicle/VIN#, but that perhaps GMC had issued a "special policy" to address this problem. GMC policy on "special policy" problems is to wait for maintenance problem to manifest itself and be idenrtified by owner, instead of informing owner and/or taking preventative maintenance.