2003 GMC Yukon Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 59about this part
- Share
- 29%of 204 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 114,194miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 59 complaints about the brakes of the 2003 GMC Yukon, 29% of the 204 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 114,194 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Lost all braking , took truck to repair shop and the brake lines had corroded and had several holes in them. I had to replace all the metal lines on the vehicle. Brakes were fine hooked up utility trailer and pulled out of my driveway. Going down hill, applied brakes and the pedal went all the way to the floor.”
NHTSA complaint #10823870, filed 2016-02, 219,000 miles“I was driving on a 2 lane highway coming to an intersection to make a left turn. The left hand traffic signal arrow was green as I approach the light, approx 300 feet away the arrow light turn yellow, I took my foot off the accelerator to hit the breaks and they went to the floor, on coming traffic was still stopped when I realized I was not stopping and had to go through the red arrow light. …”
NHTSA complaint #10472971, filed 2012-08, 140,000 miles“I noticed brake fluid on driveway. Further inspection shows heavy rust on metal brake fluid lines along frame. I found leak in metal line on lt rear line master cyl level was low . Leak appears to have started within the last few days. . Vehicle was purchased new and is in very good condition . I work with another Yukon owner [ 2000 Yukon xl] . He had exact same problem . Luckily I found it before any accident occurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10468078, filed 2012-07, 97,000 miles“As a was approaching an intersection I applied my brakes only to feel them drop to the floor. After pulling off to the side of the road and inspecting my engine compartment I found that there was brake fluid all over. I managed to limp the vehicle to a repair facility which notified me that my brake lines all were rust and badly needed to be replaced. They stated that a vehicle of this age it is not common for this to happen.”
NHTSA complaint #10446159, filed 2012-02, 120,000 miles“While traveling at a speed of 45 MPH on route 47 north of yorkville, illinois, I applied the brakes at a yellow light at the intersection of cannonball road. The pedal went all the way to the floor and I passed right through the intersection on red! The only way I could stop was to veer off of the road into the grass. The brake line that feeds the front wheels rusted through and one broke. I thought that a split system the rear would still work?”
NHTSA complaint #10524497, filed 2013-07, 111,800 milesRelated recalls
- 04V045000Feb 4, 2004Certain sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and passenger vans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135…Covers: GMC Yukon 2003–2004, Chevrolet Silverado 2003–2004, Cadillac Escalade 2003–2004 +10 more
Related service bulletins
- 10242252Aug 18, 2023This technical bulletin provides information and a solution to a condition of Brake Pedal Moves or Self Applies at Full Turns.
- 10226382Oct 18, 2022This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10178353Jun 26, 2020This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10168960Nov 12, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10162149Jun 24, 2019This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10161004May 13, 2019This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10129088Jan 23, 2018This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10113364Jan 31, 2017This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10078876May 11, 2016This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the hydro-boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 5% |
| 2024 | 7 | 7% |
| 2023 | 11 | 4% |
| 2022 | 3 | 2% |
| 2021 | 12 | 3% |
| 2020 | 3 | 8% |
| 2019 | 4 | 7% |
| 2018 | 5 | 7% |
| 2017 | 44 | 22% |
| 2016 | 55 | 20% |
| 2015 | 89 | 17% |
| 2014 | 2 | 4% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 12 | 3% |
| 2006 | 3 | 11% |
| 2005 | 12 | 14% |
| 2004 | 38 | 24% |
| 2003 | 59 | 29% |
| 2002 | 77 | 49% |
| 2001 | 92 | 47% |
| 2000 | 59 | 36% |
| 1999 | 113 | 55% |
| 1998 | 21 | 26% |
| 1997 | 31 | 23% |
| 1996 | 14 | 20% |
| 1995 | 25 | 28% |
| 1994 | 21 | 36% |
| 1993 | 9 | 53% |
| 1992 | 12 | 63% |
Other parts of the 2003 GMC Yukon
53 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsTires
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsAir bags
8 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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