2003 GMC Yukon Consumer Reviews

Yukon smooth ride

Written by: jwf on 05/28/2005

Vehicle

2003 GMC Yukon SLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.8L 8cyl 4A)

Review

This is the best riding vehicle I have ever owned. It is smooth, and the engine has lots of power. It comes with nice features and a lot of versatility. I really enjoy it. Like many folks, sometimes I wish the mileage was better, but I didn't buy it for the mileage. Nobody buys SUV's for the mileage! Sometimes people seem to forget that point.

Favorite Features

Heated seats, and the good sound system.

Suggested Improvements

Make OnStar more affordable. Maybe a user fee structure would be good.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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3rd Denali--Getting Ready for 4th

Written by: Stan Arnold on 09/13/2004

Vehicle

2003 GMC Yukon Denali AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

Review

My wife was used to driving cars...until I got her into a GMC Denali. Now I cannot get her out of this vehicle! All of the features and benefits. I have sunroof and captains chairs as options. Everything else is standard! No mechanical/warranty problems in the previous 3 I have owned.

Favorite Features

Multi-disc CD changer, Sunroof, powerful 6.0 Liter engine and captains chairs allowing the kids easy acess to the rear seat during car pools.

Suggested Improvements

None that I can think of!

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Denali

Written by: srt671 on 07/19/2004

Vehicle

2003 GMC Yukon Denali AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I am very pleased with the towing capacity of my Denali. I am displeased with the interior, it seems cheap. I am also displeased with the dealerships not offering loaner cars when your 50k vehicle is in the shop. We have had a noise in the steering wheel every time you turn left. The thing is almost a year old and the problem is still not corrected. The trim on the dash is starting to flake off. But other than that we have been very happy with it. We will be trading it in in Jan. 05, We will not be getting another one. Looking at the Lexus, Escalde, and Navigator.

Favorite Features

Power, Heated front and rear seats,

Suggested Improvements

The rear seats need to fold into floor like the Navigator.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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First Yukon and not the last

Written by: freqmgr on 06/24/2004

Vehicle

2003 GMC Yukon SLT Rwd 4dr SUV (4.8L 8cyl 4A)

Review

This SUV has exceeded expectations. It handles very well (yes, we had another makers SUV before), has been totally reliable. The mileage meets or slightly exceeds what GM said to expect. Just an all around pleasure to drive. Now we need to find the free time to enjoy more road trips.

Favorite Features

Memory seating, XM radio, zoned AC.

Suggested Improvements

Not much, maybe a memory seat on the passenger side.

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Denali -

Written by: Dag on 05/24/2004

Vehicle

2003 GMC Yukon Denali AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Bought the truck new in Feb 2003. Loved it for the first 500 miles, then it started falling apart, Everything has been repaired but it took numerous.. did I say numerious, I meant countless trips to the service dept. From 500 - 25000 nothing but service. From 25000 - Now. much better. Very nice look, sweet! Like it enought not to part with it yet, would't buy another one.

Favorite Features

Heated 2nd Row Captain Chairs, Turn Signals in mirrors, power folding mirrors. No blindspots. 6.0 V8

Suggested Improvements

51K should have more standard features, one touch power up windows, 3rd Row nice, but bulky if left up, not used.

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Total Lemon

Written by: East Texas on 05/21/2004

Vehicle

2003 GMC Yukon SLE Rwd 4dr SUV (4.8L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Been in the shop 7 times in a year. Awful vehicle. Awful quality. Problems since day one. Very disappointing. This vehicle is a complete hunk of junk. Front end problems. Transmission problems. Steering problems. Interior plastic is popping off. Seat covers are coming off and coming apart. Paint is chipping off of all knobs.

Favorite Features

Smooth ride...sometimes...even with all the knocks and noises.

Suggested Improvements

No confidence at all in the safety or quality of this vehicle. It has only 20k miles on it, I would hate to see what its condition will be for whoever owns it at 60k...it certainly won't be me!

1 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Best of Show - Yukon

Written by: campertom on 05/03/2004

Vehicle

2003 GMC Yukon SLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.8L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Having owned a variety of vehicles and makes (Jeep, Ford, Volvo, Olds, Isuzu, Porsche, VW - and driven most others) I've been fortunate never to run across a lemon but could always easily produce a "wish" list of what could have been better. This Yukon is near perfection - very comfortable, powerful, and looks great! I can't wait for my next one!

Favorite Features

XM radio and BOSE sound system, awesome towing power, seats, great looks, lots of room, big but private, did I mention the sound system :)

Suggested Improvements

Fold down 3rd row seats instead of the roll-outs would be easier. Expedition's Powerfold beats the Yukon on this one point.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Great Car

Written by: John Berrill on 04/18/2004

Vehicle

2003 GMC Yukon SLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.8L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Third seat would be more usful if it folded into the floow like some other suv's Pulls the boat without effort. (4400 lbs)

Favorite Features

Rear Air & Heat Size

Suggested Improvements

Revise the third seat

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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For The Price

Written by: t and t on 04/11/2004

Vehicle

2003 GMC Yukon Denali AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

Review

This vehicle ride well and looks good,But for the money the dash and interior wood grain is substandard.

Favorite Features

Style, Captain seats Steering wheel controls six disc CD changer engine power

Suggested Improvements

This vehicle ride well and looks good,But for the money the dash and interior wood grain is substandard.

0 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Near Perfect

Written by: walters on 03/31/2004

Vehicle

2003 GMC Yukon Denali AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Besides being an incredible gas guzzler, this is an awesome vehicle, (short bus).Do not buy for "primary vehicle" or cuz "I'll look cool in a Denali" vehicle. Cuz for one,a Denali is ONLY efficient and sufficient to own as a primary vehicle when your second car is a 14 seater stretch Hummer limo, and no, you probably don't look as cool as you think you do rollin' in your Denali cuz most of the people that even realize that it is a Denali and not a Tahoe, are to busy thinking about how cool THEY are rollin' in a Denali. Most people that can appreciate how sweet,cool and expensive a Denali is have one themselves.

Favorite Features

Bose system,AWD,heated(should also have cooled)seats & the power.The "marquess" running across the dash is awesome as well!

Suggested Improvements

The coating around the cup holder/ashtray. That stuff has the consistency of eternally,almost dry nail polish. And the cup holder comes off w/ the cup almost everytime you pick up your drink! I think it may be suffering from seperation anxiety.

1 out 8 people found this review helpful

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