general problems of the 2003 GMC Yukon

While traveling to work my vehicles check engine light came on and the reduced power warning came on at which time I had complete loss of acceleration, complete loss of braking, and complete loss of steering power. I then had to coast to a stop and attempted to restart the vehicle 6 times before I was able to get the reduced power warning to go off and was able to drive although the check engine light stayed on. This is the 2nd time this has happened to me in 2 days with the loss of power. I have had the reduced power warning on numerous occasions years past but never have I lost total / absolute power to control the vehicle, this is a total death trap for anyone who has had this experience, especially on the freeway or highways at high speeds. I have read numerous accounts of this same issue affecting other GMC owners and have seen no resolutions or any recalls from GMC. I have already replaced the throttle housing and harness components, acceleration pedal sensor and yet the issue continues, someone is going to ( die ) because of GMC's lack of concern and responsibility to owners of their products. I will never ever own another GMC associated product.

While driving posted speed on expressway vehicle suddenly shut off. Leaving no power steering no power brakes. I see many complaints on your website as well as online. Are you doing anything about this issue? it is the same issue that you are currently requiring gm to recall over 1 million vehicles for. Your current recall only goes back to the 2009 models. Why are you not requiring all gm vehicles recalled since 1996? they all have the same key lock system and same abs systems both of which seem to contribute to or cause the problem. If a vehicle is built with a safety hazard does the fact that it is older mean that it is no longer a manufacture's responsibility to repair it? since the government owns gm how are you affected in initiating a recall? the government does not allow other companies to police themselves, yet is that not what you are doing with gm?.

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We purchased our Yukon out of the showroom. It has quad steering, a feature we paid extra with this vehicle. About a week after we had the vehicle, the quad steering would drop out of quad mode as indicated by the light on the dashboard, as well as the feel of the drive, and on occasion not lock into position either. The wheels would then turn sideways and we temporary lose control of the vehicle until we pull over to straighten out the wheels in order to lock them in position. We've since had the vehicle into the dealership about 5 or 6 times with the same complaint. The dealership has attempted to repair on many occasion, however it continues to be unreliable. We are very concerned that this vehicle is going to crash someday because of this problem. . . Of which is unexpected and dangerous. After great care of this vehicle, failure of the quad feature continues to be a serious unresolved defect. The impact on our schedule to drop the vehicle off for several days, rent a car, and still have no solid repair is very upsetting and becoming a hardship.

Front right bearing failed at 50k miles on a 2003 Yukon xl. Having read the blogs this appears common.

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.

At 32,652 the intermediate shaft had to be replaced. We have had lots of problems with this vehicle and have not owned it for a year! between the monthly truck payments and repairs we could have put a nice down payment on a second house and kept the reliable truck we traded this one for!!.

The consumer stated that the steering shaft had a poor fit. It was loose which made the steering difficult at times. The consumer stated there was a noise within the shaft. Please provide any further information. Also, provide vehicle identification number. The consumer stated that the shaft was defective. Steering shakes and gives a bad sense of feel to the road.

While driving up a mountain intermediate steering shaft bolt became loose, and was just 3 turns from falling off. Consumer contacted the manufacturer, and they listened, but did absolutely nothing. Consumer later filed a complaint with the bbb. Vehicle was equipped with 4 ply tires which was unacceptable for this type of vehicle.

Problem with steering rubbing or grinding noise and uneven tire wearthis is an ongoing problem since the Yukon was new. I have had it back to a dealer over four times, however they claim there is not a problem.