2003 GMC Yukon Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 7%of 204 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,851miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the fuel system of the 2003 GMC Yukon, 7% of the 204 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,851 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2003 Gmc Yukon. It now has 20,000 miles. Gm has had to replace the fuel pump twice so far and will have to every time I run low on gasoline. It seems that the pump is located in the gas tank and the pump depends on the tank having enough liquid to keep the electric pump cool. Otherwise it overheats and burns up. I can't believe such dumb engineering. I'm sure that I am not the only consumer who has had this trouble. The service people make no secret that you must keep at least a quarter tank at all times to keep the pump from burning up.”
NHTSA complaint #10082548, filed 2004-07, 20,851 miles“Fuel gauge on 2003 Yukon will show empty then full randomly and after fuel is added randomly (Yukon is on level ground). Gauge also sticks. January 3, 2008, I took the Yukon to the dealer. They could not duplicate. It has happened again december 2, 2008.”
NHTSA complaint #10250547, filed 2008-12, 54,270 miles“Dt: contact stated the speedometer and gas gauge failed. The needle on the speedometer moved, but it said 100 MPH when going only 5 MPH. He took the vehicle to the dealership, and they stated it was a common problem and usually happened at 30,000 miles. They were able to diagnose the problem without looking at the vehicle. He has not contacted the manufacturer and the vehicle has not been repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #10144964, filed 2005-12, 50,000 miles“The needles for my speedometer and engine temp. Both sit in the 6 o'clock position and are completely inoperative. Speedometer has been broke since december of 2005 and the engine temp gauge broke october 2007.”
NHTSA complaint #10210346, filed 2007-11, 60,000 miles“Complete loss of power on the highway while driving 65 MPH. The dealer diagnosed the problem as a fuse and faulty fuel pump but could not gaurantee that the problem would not recurr.”
NHTSA complaint #10071903, filed 2004-04, 4,833 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10209734Mar 22, 2022This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 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…
- 10199281May 25, 2021This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or…
- 10190437Mar 30, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10176310May 8, 2020This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10137635May 10, 2017This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2% |
| 2025 | 3 | 5% |
| 2024 | 6 | 6% |
| 2023 | 15 | 6% |
| 2022 | 17 | 9% |
| 2021 | 57 | 17% |
| 2020 | 2 | 5% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 10 | 5% |
| 2016 | 7 | 3% |
| 2015 | 13 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 | 7 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 16 | 4% |
| 2006 | 3 | 11% |
| 2005 | 9 | 11% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 15 | 7% |
| 2002 | 8 | 5% |
| 2001 | 9 | 5% |
| 2000 | 12 | 7% |
| 1999 | 16 | 8% |
| 1998 | 5 | 6% |
| 1997 | 8 | 6% |
| 1996 | 4 | 6% |
| 1995 | 6 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2003 GMC Yukon
59 complaintsElectrical system
53 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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