2003 GMC Yukon Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 204 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2003 GMC Yukon, 3% of the 204 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 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.
“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“2003 Gmc Yukon awd w/ stabilitrak. 40,000 mi.: when accelerating from a stop, the traction active dash display will very often come on, the powertrain disengages and I have to let up on gas until transmission re-engages. This has been occurring since september, numerous times a day. I have almost been rear-ended, since the drivers behind me presuppose I will continue accelerating. A GM dealer, after exam & diagnostics, could find no problem, even after being advised about possible wheel corrosion. In the meantime of course, it continues. …”
NHTSA complaint #10173159, filed 2006-11, 42,800 miles“Wife driving truck to work reduced engine power , message came on the dash, and also said traction control was disabled. Power was reduced gradually to ten miles per hour. She floored the gas, nothing. Turned it off, restarted it, nothing. Engine light and traction disabled lighted were illuminated. Also the rear mirror temperature display flickers all the time. Drl burn out almost daily. Gmcs have major electrical issues before people start dying. Imagine a car shutting down on you while on the highway. That an accident waiting to happen. …”
NHTSA complaint #10549746, filed 2013-10, 143,256 miles“My brakes would engage but they will not disengaged and my brakes are buringing and smelling like burnt rubber. Brakes are also sticking. The electrical system keeps blinking on and off. Replace fuse but still not working. Not displaying the correct speed on dash board I'm going slower than the speed say.”
NHTSA complaint #10639148, filed 2014-09“The contact owns a 2003 Gmc Yukon. While driving various speeds, the reduced engine power and stability system disabled indicators illumianted on the instrument panel. The vehicle suddenly experienced a loss in acceleration. The failure recurred for a span of three years. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10610381, filed 2014-07, 100,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 6 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 4% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 6 | 3% |
| 2007 | 36 | 8% |
| 2006 | 3 | 11% |
| 2005 | 5 | 6% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 7 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
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 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 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.
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