MYRModel Year Report

2003 GMC Yukon XL 1500

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2003 GMC Yukon XL 1500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:50:44.018Z

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
63
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2003

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Electrical system

38% of complaints

Complaints per year

2000: 15 complaints 2000 2001: 29 complaints 2002: 23 complaints 2003: 63 complaints 2003 63 2004: 36 complaints 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
2000: 15 complaints 2000 2001: 29 complaints 2001 2002: 23 complaints 2002 2003: 63 complaints 2003 63 2004: 36 complaints 2004 2005: 24 complaints 2005 2006: 5 complaints 2006 2007: 60 complaints 2007 2008: 18 complaints 2008 2009: 11 complaints 2009 2010: 8 complaints 2010 2011: 12 complaints 2011 2012: 5 complaints 2012
2000: 15 complaints 2000 2001: 29 complaints 2001 2002: 23 complaints 2002 2003: 63 complaints 2003 63 2004: 36 complaints 2004 2005: 24 complaints 2005 2006: 5 complaints 2006 2007: 60 complaints 2007 2008: 18 complaints 2008 2009: 11 complaints 2009 2010: 8 complaints 2010 2011: 12 complaints 2011 2012: 5 complaints 2012

2003: 63 complaints

View as data table
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% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2007-10-21

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, 2017-12-12

Service brakes

29% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2012-06-02

Also filed under Steering and engine and engine cooling

Vehicle speed control

13% · 8 reports
CRASHINJURY

Steering

11% · 7 reports
INJURY

Power train

11% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing driveline.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

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    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 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…

    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).

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2003 GMC Yukon XL 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 24 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 18 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.