2003 GMC Yukon XL problems
The 2003 GMC Yukon XL has 115 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (33%) concerns electrical system. After that come brakes (19%) and steering (8%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 115 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Electrical system 33% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 69,000 miles 92 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 18 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 18 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 10 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 8 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 9 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 9 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 5 |
What the data shows
Among the 92 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 69,000 miles. For electrical system specifically, the median reported mileage is about 80,000 miles (30 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 3 complaints mention a crash; 3 injuries reported. Its complaints are less severe on average than those of 83% of model years in our database.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2003 ranks 10th most-complained-about out of 24 model years of the GMC Yukon XL with enough data (66 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 3 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
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.
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. Time for a class action suit if not one already in place. This is lives people!
Had truck for one week, having a good time, and then the car stalled eleven times on me. Wheel locks up and I am traveling at 60 miles per hour. Even stalled on top of the greater new orleans bridge with a truck full of kids. Very scary I am terrified to go anywhere far and am not pleased with the fact I had to pay a hundred deductible to have it repaired. I haven't paid the first note and shelling out money for repairs. I hate this. Then the dealerships treat you as if you are crazy.
The speedometer and oil pressure gauge on my 2003 yukon xl do not consistently operate correctly. Gauges indicate speeds and pressures that are not correct.
Reduced engine speed warning light comes on and drops truck to an idle. I feel this is very dangerous in traffic and on highways. My mechanic has not been able to locate problem. All forums and online help has brought me to dead ends. This is my last resort, I believe GM knows what the problem is and am hoping they will do the right thing and recall before someone is seriously hurt or killed from this issue.