MYRModel Year Report

2003 GMC Yukon XL 2500

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2003 GMC Yukon XL 2500
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:48:50.319Z

Only 9 complaints on file — too few 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.

Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Yukon XL 2500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 highlighted. 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 18 complaints 2002: 7 complaints 2002 2003: 9 complaints 2003 2004: 6 complaints 2004 2005: 4 complaints 2006: 2 complaints 2006 2007: 8 complaints 2008: 1 complaints 2008 2010: 1 complaints 2011: 1 complaints 2011
2003: 9 complaints
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YearComplaints
20004
200118
20027
20039
20046
20054
20062
20078
20081
20101
20111

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 9 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

5 of 9 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.

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SPEEDOMETER READING AS MUCH AS 50MPH OVER ACTUAL SPEED, CAUSING SAFETY ISSUE. OTHER GAUGES OCCASIONALLY SHOWING INCORRECT VALUES (FUEL, ALTERNATOR, ETC). *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20080204

(1) THERE WERE NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE. (2) RPM GAUGE GETS STUCK ON AN RPM AND WILL STAY THERE AND SPEEDOMETER WONT GO TO 0 LOWEST IT GOES IS 10MPH (3) HAVEN'T HAD A CHANCE TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20080120

INCORRECT SPEEDOMETER READING. SOMETIMES READS ZERO ON THE HIGHWAY, SOMETIMES MIGHT READ 40 OR 50 WHILE DOING 55 (CHECKED WITH GPS).

NHTSA ODI report, 20070802

SERVICE BRAKES

4 of 9 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
POWER TRAIN

1 of 9 total reports mentions: power train.

PARKING BRAKE

1 of 9 total reports mentions: parking brake.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC YUKON XL 2500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE, IT ALSO FAILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140806

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 9 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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 2500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 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 2500 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 2500?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 56% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 GMC Yukon XL 2500 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.