2003 GMC Yukon XL
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 102
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2003
Opened by NHTSA
37% of complaints
Complaints per year
2003: 102 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 69 |
| 2001 | 120 |
| 2002 | 95 |
| 2003 | 102 |
| 2004 | 87 |
| 2005 | 42 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 97 |
| 2008 | 69 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 28 |
| 2011 | 47 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 308 |
| 2016 | 201 |
| 2017 | 146 |
| 2018 | 56 |
| 2019 | 68 |
| 2020 | 47 |
| 2021 | 230 |
| 2022 | 172 |
| 2023 | 224 |
| 2024 | 74 |
| 2025 | 26 |
| 2026 | 38 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
37% · 38 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and speedometer/odometer.
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Due to an accident and every time I put my truck in the shop something else is wrong, nasty people at statefarm insurance. There has been a recall on my truck and no one would fix it the gauges is one.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-06-16
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2003 GMC Yukon XL. It was later discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale on January 26th, 2026.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-02-23
Headlights as well as daytime running lights do not come on highbeams do however
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-02-23
Service brakes
22% · 22 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
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Brake line popped causing my 2003 Yukon XL to rear end a car stopped at a light at 30 MPH glad I am not seriously injured scariest thing that ever happened in my life not being able to stop and had plenty of room.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-08-22
Brake failure due to leak from rusted out brake line under driver seat area and loss of brake fluid.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-10-08
Steering
9% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing linkages and gear box (other than rack and pinion).
Tires
7% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing tread/belt.
Suspension
5% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing wheel bearing and torsion bar.
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Concerned about the service notice on my dic with the auto ride suspension system. P0660 code detection.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-12-02
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2003-02-17Structure03V037000 Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 214, "Side impact protection." These vehicles are built with four welds on the rear door…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the welds on the left rear door upper hinge. If a weld is found out-of-specification, a bolt will be installed to secure the hinge. Owner notification began February 17, 2003.
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2003-02-20Fuel system, gasoline03V019000 On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, vehicles, during a 30 degree left angle frontal impact of sufficient severity, a tear could develop in the mid-frame cross member at its…
Remedy: Dealers will install a fuel tank shield. Owner notification began February 20, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…
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2004-04-09Engineering analysisClosed 2005-05-10 Parking brake failure
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2004-06-18Service brakes, hydraulic04V045000 Certain sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and passenger vans fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 135, ?passenger car brake systems.? Some of these…
Remedy: Dealers are to replace the hydro-boost relief valve. The recall began on June 18, 2004. Owners should contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339; Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; GMC at 1-866-996-9463; or…
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2005-12-20Defect petitionClosed 2006-05-31 Parking brake failure
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2008-02-07Wheels07E106000 Certain federal-mogul replacement wheel hub assemblies with the brand names: national, carquest p/nos. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, and 515060, shipped between January 23, 2006…
Remedy: Federal-mogul will notify customers and will replace the hub assembly free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2008. Owners can contact federal-mogul toll-free at 877-489-6659.
Buy-smart checklist
2003 GMC Yukon XL — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 38 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 22 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 9 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 03V037000 · Structure
- Recall 03V019000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 04V045000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 07E106000 · Wheels
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- Is the 2003 GMC Yukon XL reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2003 GMC Yukon XL is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2003 GMC Yukon XL?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2003 GMC Yukon XL have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.