2003 GMC Yukon Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%of 204 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,565miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the air bags of the 2003 GMC Yukon, 4% of the 204 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,565 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 was sold a used car in florida with deployed airbags. I need help in getting this problem corrected. The shop that fixed the car as well as the used car dealer say that they don't have to do anything and I beg to differ as they represented the car as being fixed 100%.”
NHTSA complaint #10202412, filed 2007-09, 35,730 miles“On 9/16/14, I got into my car and started the engine. Upon starting the engine, both airbags blew up. There was no accident or impact, they just blew up. There was nobody in the passenger seat and that one blew up too. I reported this incident to GM and they investigated it and have denied paying to repair damages. They say there was corrosion in the airbag sensor. Nowhere in the owners manual does it say that I am responsible for maintaining these connections. This is a life safety device that should be assembled with the highest level of care a precision. …”
NHTSA complaint #10643204, filed 2014-10, 130,074 miles“While driving on a residential street consumer fell asleep behind the wheel and hit another vehicle on the front driver's side. Slight injuries were sustained by the passengers of the other vehicle. Consumer suffered rib contusions even though seat belts were worn. None of the air bags deployed. Consumer was given a citation by the police that arrived on the scene.”
NHTSA complaint #10037631, filed 2003-08, 8,000 miles“Consumer stated that the dashboard was peeling. Took the vehicle to dealer for repairs. In the process, the air bags were damaged. The repairs were done but problem recurred. Air bags will not deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #10092576, filed 2004-09, 25,400 miles“The contact stated the vehicle was involved in a t-bone collision at 10mph and the airbags did not deploy. There was no pre-braking prior to impact. Although the occupants were wearing seatbelts, minor injuries were sustained. The vehicle was totaled by the insurance agency. The police were on the scene and a report was taken. The vehicle was not seen by a dealer for inspection.”
NHTSA complaint #10152567, filed 2006-03, 17,300 milesRelated service bulletins
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Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 3 | 2% |
| 2021 | 18 | 5% |
| 2018 | 3 | 4% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 | 6 | 1% |
| 2014 | 12 | 21% |
| 2013 | 32 | 27% |
| 2012 | 17 | 27% |
| 2011 | 79 | 50% |
| 2010 | 53 | 50% |
| 2009 | 35 | 37% |
| 2008 | 96 | 51% |
| 2007 | 214 | 50% |
| 2006 | 5 | 19% |
| 2005 | 6 | 7% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 | 11 | 7% |
| 2001 | 18 | 9% |
| 2000 | 14 | 8% |
| 1999 | 6 | 3% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 | 8 | 11% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2003 GMC Yukon
59 complaintsElectrical system
53 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsTires
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 GMC Yukon
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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