2003 GMC Yukon XL Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 9%of 102 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,263miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the steering of the 2003 GMC Yukon XL, 9% of the 102 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,263 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“At 45729 miles we had to have the gear box replaced at the cost of $1044. Have been told by other mechanics a gear box is a part that is seldom replaced on any vehicle. I find it ridiculous to have to spend so much money on repairs for a newer vehicle especially when the vehicle cost was over $31000.”
NHTSA complaint #10151749, filed 2006-03, 45,729 miles“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!!”
NHTSA complaint #10151751, filed 2006-03, 32,652 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10219016, filed 2008-02, 1,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10076000, filed 2004-07, 15,150 miles“Poor braking. 2)poor steering/ride control. 3)vehicle shifts-jumps intermittently/momentary loss of control twice. 4)vehicle spun out of control on ramp to rt 25 bourne ma, outcome details :”
NHTSA complaint #10104756, filed 2004-12, 5,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10113436Feb 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 | 3 | 4% |
| 2023 | 4 | 2% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 4 | 2% |
| 2020 | 3 | 6% |
| 2019 | 4 | 6% |
| 2018 | 3 | 5% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 9 | 4% |
| 2015 | 11 | 4% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2010 | 2 | 7% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 10% |
| 2004 | 12 | 14% |
| 2003 | 9 | 9% |
| 2002 | 10 | 11% |
| 2001 | 8 | 7% |
| 2000 | 4 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2003 GMC Yukon XL
38 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsTires
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 GMC Yukon XL
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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