MYRModel Year Report

2003 GMC Yukon XL 1500

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2003 GMC Yukon XL 1500
RENDERED 2026-09-16T16:01:31.137Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Yukon XL 1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 highlighted. 2000: 15 complaints 2000 2001: 29 complaints 2002: 23 complaints 2002 2003: 63 complaints 2003 2004: 36 complaints 2004 2005: 24 complaints 2006: 5 complaints 2006 2007: 60 complaints 2008: 18 complaints 2008 2009: 11 complaints 2010: 8 complaints 2010 2011: 12 complaints 2012: 5 complaints 2012
2003: 63 complaints
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YearComplaints
200015
200129
200223
200363
200436
200524
20065
200760
200818
200911
20108
201112
20125

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 38%

38% of complaints: electrical system — 24 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.

CRASH INJURY
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MY SPEEDOMETER BEGAN ACTING ERRATICALLY, INDICATING 80 MPH WHEN SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT, STICKING WHILE ACCELERATING OR DECELERATING. SOMETIMES IT INDICATES 20 MPH WHEN I AM ON THE FREEWAY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20071021

VEHICLE RANDOMLY GOES INTO REDUCE ENGINE POWER MODE AND STALLS WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AND GOING UP A HILL WHERE IT NEARLY CAUSED A THREE CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENTS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171212

SERVICE BRAKES 29%

29% of complaints: service brakes — 18 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASH INJURY
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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...

NHTSA ODI report, 20120602

Also filed under STEERING and ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 13%

13% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
STEERING 11%

11% of complaints: steering — 7 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
POWER TRAIN 11%

11% of complaints: power train — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing driveline.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURE

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 GMC Yukon XL 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (24 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2003 GMC Yukon XL 1500 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 GMC Yukon XL 1500?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 GMC Yukon XL 1500 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.