Complaints
87
Crashes
7
Fires
0
Injuries
19
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 GMC Yukon Xl 1500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#113 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:131,442 mi
Crash-related:2
#212 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:142,210 mi
#312 complaints
Instrument Cluster
Avg mileage:88,167 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 GMC Yukon Xl 1500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 13 | 2 | — | 131,442 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 12 | — | — | 142,210 mi | |
| Instrument Cluster | 12 | 1 | — | 88,167 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 8 | 1 | — | 99,221 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 7 | — | — | 77,257 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 6 | — | — | 169,800 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | 1 | — | 104,866 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Driveline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Hinge And Attachments | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Brakes
13
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
131,442
Electrical Faults
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
142,210
Instrument Cluster
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,167
Unintended Acceleration
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
99,221
Steering Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,257
Engine Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
169,800
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
104,866
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Driveline
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Hinge And Attachments
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Electric
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2003 GMC Yukon Xl 1500 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2003 GMC Yukon Xl 1500 reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2003 GMC Yukon Xl 1500 has 87 NHTSA complaints, 7 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Brakes with 13 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2003 GMC Yukon Xl 1500?
Top reported problems: Brakes (13 complaints, avg 131,442 mi); Electrical Faults (12 complaints, avg 142,210 mi); Instrument Cluster (12 complaints, avg 88,167 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2003 GMC Yukon Xl 1500?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 116,682 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2003 GMC Yukon Xl 1500?
NHTSA complaints for the 2003 GMC Yukon Xl 1500 include 7 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 19 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2003 GMC Yukon Xl 1500 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2003 GMC Yukon Xl 1500 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2003 GMC Yukon Xl 1500?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (brakes) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full GMC Yukon Xl 1500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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