Is the 2003 GMC Yukon XL safe to drive?

The 2003 GMC Yukon XL has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 03V037000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

What Happened

The door hinges on your vehicle have four welds that secure them to the body. In some cases, one or two of these welds might not be strong enough, which could make the door weak during a side impact crash.

Risk if Unfixed

If your door hinge is weak during a side impact, it could fail and compromise the safety of you and your passengers. You could be at a higher risk of injury in a collision.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your authorized dealer will inspect the welds on your left rear door hinge. If any of them are weak, they'll add a reinforcing bolt to secure the hinge. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #03V037000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 03V037000

What This Recall Means

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?