2003 GMC Yukon Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 53about this part
- Share
- 26%of 204 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,702miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 53 complaints about the electrical system of the 2003 GMC Yukon, 26% of the 204 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,702 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The instrument panel gauges are sticking the odometer is not working at all the oil gauge is pinned and the other gauges also stick. The odometer and oil gauge is all the time and nothing has been done to repair the problem GM has informed me that they will not help me get this very dangerous defect repaired. This is a defect in the panel cluster not wear and tear or anything we have done.”
NHTSA complaint #10392860, filed 2011-03, 68,702 miles“Driving down the freeway and my speedometer stuck at seventy, then went wouldn't drop when slowing down. Then when stopped it was at seventy. Then when I went to the store and was going about thirty, it registered I was going 105. When turned off it stays up at around 70 to 80.”
NHTSA complaint #10199059, filed 2007-08, 78,800 miles“Received recall notice for instrument panel cluster. Recall would only be covered if instrument panel cluster failed or within 7 years or 70,000 miles. Instrument panel cluster failed exactly as described in recall at approx. 167,000 miles. Only reason we know it failed was a speeding ticket was issued for 58 MPH in a 45 MPH zone. Car was being driven at 45 MPH. Certified Gmc service center confirmed instrument cluster was faulty. Cost to repair was $515.62 plus cost of speeding ticket. I feel Gmc should cover cost of repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10438489, filed 2011-12, 167,479 miles“Hello, when im driving down the road the reduced engine light comes on. This is very dangerous since it also happens on the highway. When I shut the car off and let it sit for 3 or 4 min and restart it will happen again about 2 miles down the road. Gmc says they know about the issue but they do not have a fix for it. I have taken it to several shops and they say that GM says the same thing ( we know about the issue but do not have a fix for it). There should be a recall on these vehicles do to this happening and could cause a major accident. There are alot of other ppl having this same issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10475767, filed 2012-09, 100,000 miles“My vehicle is a 2003 Gmc Yukon. The speedometer is not registering, and when (the gauge) is trying to operate, the vehicle hesitates while accelerating and the gauge does the same as well as the gas gauge. I know all my dashboard gauges need to be checked for malfunction. This began two weeks ago, I called doug henry of farmville to check my vehicle for recalls, only to find out it is not listed. My husband has a 2003 Gmc Yukon xl, he received a letter describing this problem and got information to get it fixed free of charge. …”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 9% |
| 2025 | 9 | 16% |
| 2024 | 18 | 17% |
| 2023 | 28 | 11% |
| 2022 | 32 | 17% |
| 2021 | 31 | 9% |
| 2020 | 2 | 5% |
| 2019 | 9 | 16% |
| 2018 | 4 | 6% |
| 2017 | 21 | 11% |
| 2016 | 53 | 20% |
| 2015 | 79 | 15% |
| 2014 | 5 | 9% |
| 2013 | 10 | 9% |
| 2012 | 5 | 8% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 8 | 9% |
| 2008 | 30 | 16% |
| 2007 | 39 | 9% |
| 2006 | 4 | 15% |
| 2005 | 28 | 33% |
| 2004 | 57 | 36% |
| 2003 | 53 | 26% |
| 2002 | 10 | 6% |
| 2001 | 17 | 9% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 13 | 6% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 11 | 8% |
| 1996 | 3 | 4% |
| 1995 | 10 | 11% |
| 1994 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2003 GMC Yukon
59 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology