2003 GMC Yukon Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 204 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2003 GMC Yukon, 2% of the 204 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“Consumer complained about a headlight problem. They came on and worked intermittently. But when vehicle was turning a corner headlights flickered on and off. Dealership stated they coudn't resolve the problem, but Gmc was aware of the problem, but there was nothing they could do.”
NHTSA complaint #10050213, filed 2003-12, 800 miles“I have a 2003 Gmc Yukon. After having a daytime running light burn out, I removed the lens and found significant charring of the light bulb socket. It was burnt so bad that it mostly crumbled as I tried to remove the old bulb. I took off the other side to check it, and the condition of the socket was the same. Thus, both the left and right daytime running light sockets were burnt. The excessive heat from the bulb also distorted and ruined both of my lenses on the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10278974, filed 2009-07“The contact owns a 2003 Gmc Yukon. While stopped at a light, the front headlight caught fire. There were no warning indicators prior to the failure. Gmc stated that they would have a dealer inspect the vehicle and repair it at the owner's expense. The vehicle has not yet been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 123,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10214888, filed 2008-01, 123,000 miles“The contact stated the vehicle's driver side day time running lights kept burning out. The contact expressed the socket part of the bulb overheated and malformed. The dealer was contacted but provided no solution. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The manufacturer was not contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #10165442, filed 2006-08, 3,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10161011May 13, 2019This Preliminary Information communicates to technicians that the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL's) or the auto headlamps will not shut off when using the daytime running lamp…
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10137526Apr 27, 2018This Preliminary Information communicates to techniciansthat the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL's) or the auto headlamps will not shut off when using the daytime running lamp…
- 10116890Feb 12, 2016This informational bulletin provides an out line on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage and what should be considered warranty replacement and not
- 10116874Feb 8, 2016This informational bulletin provides information on exterior lamp condinsation and replacement guidelines
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 49 | 25% |
| 2016 | 104 | 38% |
| 2015 | 269 | 51% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 4% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 5 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 0% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 2% |
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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