2003 GMC Yukon XL 1500: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Jan 5, 2017 · Brakes · IL · crash

Brake lines corroded resulting in loss of brakes and rear ending school bus. Replaced all brake lines at my cost as well as the damage to the front end of the truck. Now, the known ABS brake sensor issue is activating the ABS at low speeds.

Filed Sep 10, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 149,000 miles · NM

While driving posted speed on expressway vehicle suddenly shut off. Leaving no power steering no power brakes. I see many complaints on your website as well as online. Are you doing anything about this issue? It is the same issue that you are currently requiring gm to recall over 1 million vehicles for. Your current recall only goes back to the 2009 models. Why are you not requiring all gm vehicles recalled since 1996? They all have the same key lock system and same ABS systems both of which seem to contribute to or cause the problem. If a vehicle is built with a safety hazard does the fact that it is older mean that it is no longer a manufacturer's responsibility to repair it? Since the government owns gm how are you affected in initiating a recall? The government does not allow other companies to police themselves, yet is that not what you are doing with gm?

Filed Aug 23, 2014 · Brakes · 149,125 miles · NJ

Coming down an onramp onto the highway, I brake to yield only to have the brake pedal drop nearly to the floor. This caught me off guard and as I was forced to merge into traffic I attempt to apply the brake again only to have it drop further. So I attempted to gradually apply the emergency brake but it also ended up fully extended and having no effect. With main braking power almost gone, I used a lower transmission gear to slow the vehicle and exit the highway into a parking lot. There I discovered excessive brake fluid loss coming from the driver side rear wheel/suspension area. Dealer repair report: "found vehicle to have lost breaking ability. Found rear brake lines from ABS hub rusted out causing system to loose braking. Removed and replaced rear brake lines from ABS hub to master." considering the busy highway I was entering and absolute no warning from the vehicle either by electronics or "feel", I consider it a miracle I was not in a crash or worse. An ase certified mechanic told me that the brake lines corrode, likely due to winter road salt exposure over time, and on the yukon are in a location in the rear that makes it difficult if not impossible to inspect other than by "feel" (instead of visually).

Filed Aug 14, 2013 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 63,174 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc yukon denali xl 1500. The contact was driving 65 MPH when the ABS warning indicator lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken for repair where the contact learned that the electronic brake control module was discontinued. The vehicle was not diagnosed and the manufacturer was made aware of the potential issue. The approximate failure mileage was 63,174. Updated 10/17/13*lj the informed the consumer, they replaced a switch in the brake system used to equalize pressure between the wheels. After the consumer left the dealership, the warning lights illuminated again. The consumer returned to the dealer, the next day and an inspection revealed a problem with the ebcm. The consumer was informed the part was discontinued. Updated 10/24/12

Filed Jun 2, 2012 · Brakes, Engine · FL · 1 injury

Http://townhall.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f0e807e/115 http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f31/2003-yukon-xl-reduced-power-issue-help-90910/ http://www.justanswer.com/gm/5bfxf-gmc-2003-gmc-yukon-5-3-motor-code-p1518.html http://www.chevyavalanchefanclub.com/cafcna/index.php?topic=43119.0;wap2 please check out these links as I have been searching for a fix for my "reduced engine power" issue with my yukon. I've come across several others with the same issue. Most of which have taken the issue back to gm dealers, who get no support for the problem from the home office. I believe this could be a very dangerous issue. The issue itself is the truck kicks into "reduced engine power" mode and then it does not go any faster than idle which means it all of the sudden reduces the speed to 5 MPH maximum as well as the power steering goes out and the ABS brakes. That is very dangerous if you are on the highway. People have been troubleshooting the issue with no solid fixes from what I can find. I believe gm should come up with a fix so that isn't a dangerous hazard to consumers and owners of what looks like there 2003 model years, it seems to be mostly there 2003 model years. Gm doesn't seem to want to recognize this as an issue. Please help us consumers out, we would just like this problem solved. Thank you very much.

Filed Jun 27, 2011 · Brakes · 98,000 miles · OH · crash

I was backing the vehicle into the garage. While maneuvering back and forth I step on the brake petal to shift back to forward. The vehicle stopped then the petal went to the floor board abruptly. The vehicle moved and stuck the house. The rear brake line had split open at the ABS braking valve. All of the brake lines at the valve were severely rotted. Had to replace all the steel lines to make the vehicle safe.

Filed Jun 20, 2010 · Brakes, Electrical · NV

2003 gmc yukon xl. Truck shut off at 35 to 40 mileages an hour, brake light, ABS and 4 wheel drive service came on the dash board. Its really dangerous due to I wasn't able to control the vehicle. It was very scary. I could it kill someone, fortunately no cars or people around me. I took it to a mechanic, so I drive it one more time. But it did the same thing all over again. I'm planning on towing it to the dealership. I hope hey can help me figure out what's wrong with it.