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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1GKEK13Z13J••••••2003 Gmc YUKON
This build draws 2.7× more complaints than the average 2003 Gmc YUKON build (5 vs 2).
5on this build
163on the model
89builds in total
Most reportedSteering 2Tires 2Visibility 1Vehicle Speed Control 1
What owners of this build wrote
Latches/locks/linkagesFeb 2010
The contact owns a 2003 gmc yukon. The contact stated that the tail gate would intermittently fail to open. The tail gate and the tail gate window were jammed shut and would not release from the interior or exterior latches. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic…
Electrical SystemNov 2006
Speedometer reads incorrectly it just sits at zero,even at highway speeds. Very erratic needle movement
SteeringJul 2005
I took delivery of my 2003 gmc yukon slt on 22 december 2003. It has chassis problems since it had 500 miles on the odometer. I have taken it to the dealership service department for the following chassis related complaints multiple times: front end vibration and highway speeds…
VisibilityJun 2004
Odometer reading and hour meter reading displaying alternately every 5 seconds while vehicle was garage parked and off, no key in the ignition, no other lights on. Dealer could not find problem, but re-secured ground connection. Also at various times hvac & radio face panel to…
SteeringJul 2005
I took delivery of my 2003 gmc yukon slt on 22 december 2003. It has chassis problems since it had 500 miles on the odometer. I have taken it to the dealership service department for the following chassis related complaints multiple times: front end vibration and highway speeds…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1GKEK13Z13J280885 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.