2003 GMC Yukon XL Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 7%of 102 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the tires of the 2003 GMC Yukon XL, 7% of the 102 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,250 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.
“I own a 2003 Yukon Xl. Purchased 4 michelin tires from ntb in april 2007, $700.00. New tires have 18,000 miles on them. Jan 2009 valve stem failed and was replaced by ntb, no damage to tire. May 2009, second tire went flat doing 70 miles an hour with my kids driving on the highway home from college. Tire went flat, immediately pulled off to the side of the road. Tire was damaged and had to be replaced, $225.00. Cause of damage was valve stem, tr 413. One week later, third tire went flat going back to college. Immediately pulled off of highway. …”
NHTSA complaint #10272347, filed 2009-05, 73,500 miles“The firestone wilderness tires on my Gmc yukon are failing to perform properally. Cupping and improper inside wear are a sever problem. The tires have been maintain and rotated for 35,000 miles. Alainment has been checked by 2 different sources 1 being the GM dealer. Tire ware is a very serious saftey matterwhich could cause serious injury.”
NHTSA complaint #10090424, filed 2004-09, 35,000 miles“There was a loud noise coming from the left front wheel - only while driving at highway speeds. The dealership replaced the left front hub and bearing for $550.”
NHTSA complaint #10403659, filed 2011-05, 148,598 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Gmc Yukon Xl equipped with original sigma stampede radial tires, size p265/70/r16 (na). While driving 40 MPH, the front driver side tire blew out. The contact stated that the tread and belt caused the tire to explode. The dealer offered no assistance when contacted. The manufacturer had not been notified. The failure mileage was approximately 27,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10367140, filed 2010-11, 27,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10102264, filed 2004-12Related service bulletins
- 10227674Nov 29, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10210321Mar 7, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10213757Jan 4, 2022This service bulletin provides information for accurate tire pressures that ensure the safe handling and appropriate ride characteristics of GM cars and trucks.
- 10184105Nov 11, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Tires: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 GMC Yukon XL
38 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsSteering
9 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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