2003 GMC Yukon electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 54 complaints for the 2003 GMC Yukon, 22% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 54 22% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 69,000 miles 40 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 12 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 40 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 69,000 miles, and 30% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the electrical system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
When the vehicle headlamps or park lamps were turned on, the electric trailer brakes would not respond when the vehicle brakes were applied. The consumer felt that GM should cover the expenses. *scc. The dealer stated the brake wiring harness from the previous year was not compatible with the current year model because the electrical systems were different and a new wiring harness needed to be purchased.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 GMC yukon. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the speedometer increased to an abnormal reading of 80 MPH but the vehicle did not increase in speed. The vehicle was not taken to dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that there were no recalls for the vehicle. No assistance was provided. The failure and the current mileage was 62,295.
Other problems reported for the 2003 GMC Yukon
- Brakes 61 complaints
- Engine 24 complaints
- Fuel system 15 complaints