2003 GMC Yukon XL brakes problems

22 complaints (22% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 102,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 22
of this car's complaints: 22%
typical mileage: 102,000
crashes: 1
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
3

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

GMC Yukon XL brakes problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2003 GMC Yukon XL brakes

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Brake failure 11

Related recalls

Service brakes, hydraulicReported February 4, 2004 · 68,875 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Certain sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and passenger vans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, ?passenger car brake systems.? Some of these vehicles were produced with an out-of-specification brake hydro-boost housing relief valve bore.
Risk: Consequently, the valve o-ring seal may fracture. Steering efforts may be slightly increased while braking or parking. Under certain driving conditions, a fractured seal may require a slight increase in the applied brake pedal effort to achieve the same vehicle deceleration rate as prior to the seat fracture.
Remedy: Dealers are to replace the hydro-boost relief valve. The recall began on june 18, 2004. Owners should contact cadillac at 1‑866‑982‑2339; chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438; gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463; or hummer at 1‑866‑486‑6376.

Recall number 04V045000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Parking brake failureOpened December 20, 2005, closed May 31, 2006

Odi's review of complaint data received since the close of ea04-011 revealed no indication that the investigation should be re-opened.more details can be found in the federal register notice enclosed in the dp05-009 public file.odi reserves the right to reopen the investigation in the future should conditions warrant.

DP05009

Parking brake failureOpened April 9, 2004, closed May 10, 2005

In a letter dated april 20, 2005, gm notified the federal safety agency that it had decided that defects that relate to motor vehicle safety exist in certain model year (my) 1999-2002 c/k 1500 series (pbr parking brake system) and my 2001-2005 c/k 2500 and 3500 series (trw parking brake system) pickups with manual transmissions.according to gm, some of these vehicles may have conditions that cause the friction linings to wear to an extent where the parking brake can become ineffective in immobilizing a parked vehicle.gm's action covers an estimated total of 142,585 vehicles.dealers will install a low-force spring clip retainer for vehicles equipped with the pbr parking brake system and install a redesigned parking brake cable assembly on vehicles equipped with the trw parking brake system. A total of 58 non-duplicative complaints were received by odi and gm concerning the approximately 59,000 my 1999-2002 c/k 1500 series pickup trucks with the pbr parking brake system.these included 22 alleged rollaway incidents, resulting in a rate of 38.5 rollaway incidents per 100,000 vehicles.odi is aware of 24 complaints regarding the my 2001-2005 c/k 2500 and 3500 series manual transmission trucks recalled by gm, including 5 alleging rollaway incidents.though the conditions described in gm's letter are also present in the c/k trucks with automatic transmissions, the rollaway rate in those vehicles was similar to those observed in peer vehicles studied by odi in this investigation.this engineering analysis is closed. For additional information, see the attached closing report.

EA04011

What 2003 GMC Yukon XL owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 8, 2019 · Brakes · 130,000 miles · TN

Brake failure due to leak from rusted out brake line under driver seat area and loss of brake fluid.

Filed Oct 3, 2016 · Brakes · 498,000 miles · IL

The brakes failed while driving on a city street causing my vehicle to nearly strike a number of children at a crosswalk. After examination by a mechanic, it was determined that the brake line had corroded and burst under pressure. I have received no notice of this potential failure from gmc even though it has been investigated by the federal safety agency. Shouldn't the manufacturer have an obligation to repair this potentially lethal problem? At a minimum I feel that gmc and/or the federal safety agency have a moral obligation to notify owners of affected vehicles that they are driving a potentially deadly vehicle.

Filed Dec 2, 2014 · Brakes · 50,000 miles · NY

Brake failed when applied.mechanic said line is rusted causing leak.

Filed Nov 17, 2014 · Brakes · 143,000 miles · MI

Total brake failure, no brakes. Steel brake line rusted through on frame rail near gas tank causing fluid container to empty completely. No advanced warning lamp or indication of failure. To replace the line, the fuel tank must be removed. Dealer charge $800.00 and up.

Filed Nov 15, 2014 · Brakes · 130,000 miles · NY

I had a panic stop while driving my SUV, and the brake pedal went to the floor, offering almost no braking ability. This caused me to sharply swerve around the car in front of me, drive through a red light at a busy intersection into oncoming traffic, and find a safe place to land. I had my 11 year old daughter and 9 year old son with me, this could have been deadly.

Filed Oct 15, 2014 · Brakes · PA

Car pulled in front of me, had to apply maximum braking effort. Pedal went to the floor and the truck gradually slowed. Further attempts to drive and brake were futile.

Filed Sep 25, 2014 · Brakes · 90,550 miles · IN

I was driving on the highway at approx. 60 MPH... When all of a sudden I heard a chiming noise and my "service brake system" alert came on! I then attempted to slow down and to my unfortunate discovery the brake pedal went straight to the floor. (scary) I let the vehicle coast a bit to slow down and tried pumping my brakes.. Now please keep in mind I was driving with my 2 children in the back seat. (scarier) I was able to slowly stop and pull over. I discovered the rear brake line was leaking.. Long story short my husband came and was able to drive it home.. But basically by the grace of god!!! I did some researching- calling a few different dealership and service locations and was told it would cost anywhere from $1,500 to $600.00 to have the lines replaced,ect. I am furious that gm is trying to throw this on the consumer stating this was a "maintenance issue"... I have read numerous stories of people (real people) having this same problem, but gm wants to say this is out fault!!?!?!? No way... Is there any recourse? Thank god we did not have an accident. *my husband had a friend of his who works on vehicles take a look and stated the lines were completely rusted and corroded!!*

Filed Aug 30, 2014 · Brakes · 133,000 miles · PA

I was driving our 2003 gmc yukon xl home and the brakes went the floor, let me tell you this is very scary especially with such a large vehicle. Luckily I was a block away and made it home pumping the brakes. The brake lines broke just above the rear axle. Both lines come out of a connector and they were very severely rusty, it is tough to see unless you remove the spare tire. If you look at the same brake lines that run across the rear axle, they look fine. Don't let that fool you, they may be very rusty up farther where you can't see. Doesn't make sense to me, but we also lost our brakes with no warning in our 2002 gmc yukon. This has happened with 2/2 gmc from 2002 and 2003 there must be many others and accidents from this happening, its a very fast loss of brake fluid with no warning. Gm has to do something about this if they want our business again.

Filed Aug 13, 2014 · Brakes · 102,000 miles · AL

I was driven my vehicle and my ABS and service brake system light came on and the vehicle wouldn't stop. I ran off the road into a field my pads and brake fluid is good. I check online and discovered recalls on this make and model year of this vehicle. The recall # is 75641 wheel cap cover hub recall date dec 17,2007. Also the was recall on service brakes hydraulic recall # 42659 recall date feb 2004. I contacted gmc 800# and spoke with [xxx] his agent I.d # [xxx] he had a specialist contact me and he gave me reference# of[xxx]. I went local gmc spoke with a[xxx] and gmc specialist [xxx] don't refuse to inspect without a charge. My SUV doing the same as recall stated they said no recalls on this vehicle. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed May 28, 2014 · Brakes · 200,000 miles · MI

Traveling at 25 MPH, the brakes were applied and the pedal went all of the way to the floor. Pumping the brakes helped stop the vehicle. The vehicle was driven a short distant to the nearest dealer. Upon their inspection, they stated the brake lines had corroded and the fluid had leaked out. Fortunately the vehicle was traveling at a low rate of speed and traffic was not in the way at the time of failure.

Questions about the 2003 GMC Yukon XL brakes

Does the 2003 GMC Yukon XL have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 22 complaints about the brakes of the 2003 GMC Yukon XL, 22% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2003 GMC Yukon XL brakes problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 102,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2003 GMC Yukon XL brakes?

Yes, 1 recall: 04V045000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the GMC Yukon XL have bad brakes?

The GMC Yukon XL model years with the most brakes complaints are 2001 (70 complaints), 2015 (64 complaints) and 2016 (41 complaints).