2003 GMC Yukon XL Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 102 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 GMC Yukon XL, 4% of the 102 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,000 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.
“Concerned about the service notice on my dic with the auto ride suspension system. P0660 code detection. No indication of what the condition of the system is inoperable and if the vehicle is in a safe mode until repairs or replacement of parts are made.currently the vehicle has locked the air ride suspension to which the compressor will not activate. Shocks are in a maintained pressure to which the vehicle is operated in a firm pressure making a solid ride as if the vehicle would be if in tow mode.not sure if the characteristics of the handling are effective.”
NHTSA complaint #11286369, filed 2019-12, 250,000 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 miles“2003 Gmc Yukon Xl has been experiencing multiple problems with front suspension and steering column since it was new. At approx. 4,000 miles, took to dealer for thumping/popping sound that could be felt in steering column when turning, accelerating, stopping or over a speed bump. Dealer packed intermediate steering shaft with grease. Did not work. Took back to dealer. Dealer replaced intermediate shaft. Nothing more felt in steering column. At approx. 12,500 miles took yukon back to dealer to remedy popping noise and unusual wear/feathering on inside tread of f. Tires. …”
NHTSA complaint #10131603, filed 2005-08, 4,000 miles“I have a Gmc yukon and the wheel bearings in both sides have went out. I heard that the h2 hummer has a recall on its wheel bearing. How come the yukon doesn't? I heard of other yukons having the same problem. Is this a chevy problem? My wheel almost came off of my vehicle going down the highway. The mechanic said the only thing that was keeping it on was the brake caliper. I sure hope nobody gets hurt over saving a couple of dollars, please there needs to be a warning and possibly a recall for this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10210818, filed 2007-12Related service bulletins
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Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 6 | 3% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 7% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 9 | 4% |
| 2015 | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 7% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2003 GMC Yukon XL
38 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsTires
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsEngine cooling
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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