2003 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 27%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 132,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the brakes of the 2003 GMC Yukon XL 1500, 27% of the 63 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 132,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Iwas driving at low speed went to stop at stop sign when brake peddle went to floor.I crashed into stop sign to stop . Truck was towed to dealer. I was told to major brake line burst. Truck is now at dealer being fixed. At a price of 2800.00. Something has to be done. This can't go on any longer.”
NHTSA complaint #10726547, filed 2015-06, 135,000 miles“Traveling on bqe 3 lane crowded highway in brooklyn when attempted to brake for exit and brake pedal went to floor - no brakes - I luckily was able to stop the vehicle on level road and avoided accident. I could have been killed. It was not my day to die but I thought it was.....then I saw the NHTSA investigation ea 11001 and read the internet posts on this GM problem and can't believe there has been no recall....how many people need to die?”
NHTSA complaint #10577768, filed 2014-04, 149,000 miles“Approaching a traffic light at 35 MPH, without warning the brake pedal went to the floor. I could not slow the car down very much and went through a very yellow light. Fortunately the car waiting at the light had not entered the intersection. The a brake line routed above the frame blew apart losing brake fluid every time I pumped the brakes. No pressure to operate the rear brakes. The break occurred at a rusted location.”
NHTSA complaint #10480755, filed 2012-10, 190,000 miles“I was backing the vehicle into the garage. While maneuvering back and forth I step on the brake petal to shift back to forward. The vehicle stopped then the petal went to the floor board abruptly. The vehicle moved and stuck the house. The rear brake line had split open at the ABS braking valve. All of the brake lines at the valve were severely rotted. Had to replace all the steel lines to make the vehicle safe.”
NHTSA complaint #10409761, filed 2011-06, 98,000 miles“Had my truck inspected with 16,700 miles on it. Was told it needed to have the rear rotors turned or replaced. The mechanic said GM had a problem with bad metal on a few models that corroded prematurely. The repair is not covered by any warranty. My truck is a03 yukon xl only driven on some weekends and never been in any type of corrosive environment.”
NHTSA complaint #10192027, filed 2007-05, 16,700 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10054261Sep 1, 2014Chevrolet/gmc/cadillac: anytime hydraulic brake pipes assembly need replacing, pre-formed and pre-flared brake pipes are available, except rear axle crossover pipe. Model…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 GMC Yukon XL 1500
24 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 GMC Yukon XL 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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