2003 GMC Yukon XL 2500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Yukon XL 2500 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 GMC Yukon XL 2500. That ranks 2nd out of 11 Yukon XL 2500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (5 complaints, 56%), typically at around 76,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 GMC Yukon XL 2500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | 56% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 33% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 11% | 179,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 11% | 121,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 11% | 166,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 11% | 179,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 GMC Yukon XL 2500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 GMC Yukon XL 2500.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While sitting idle my vehicle suddenly went into reduced engine power mode. I was able to get over and pull off the road and shut off the car. 5 minutes later the car started like there was no problem. Over the next few days the rep warning would show up and my car would suddenly lose power. I was…
In december 2013 my wife and i were driving our 2003 gmc yukon xl 2500 4x4 outside of cooperstown, new york. The brakes failed on route 26 coming down the hill towards route 28. It was snowing and about 11:30 at night. We slid sideways down the hill and across route 28. The only thing that stopped…
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. The contact was able to downshift enough to stop the vehicle. There were no warning indicators…
2003 gmc yukon xl 2500 sudden brake failure. While decelerating to enter a residential driveway, brake failure occurred. Due to low speed (<20 mph) at the time, i was able to stop the vehicle using the parking brake. Had this occurred moments earlier while decelerating from the freeway into a busy…
June 8, 2010 all dash lights went out. The defective part was replaced in 2006 and has failed again. *tr
Other GMC Yukon XL 2500 years
← 2002 Yukon XL 2500 · 2004 Yukon XL 2500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Yukon XL 2500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Yukon XL 2500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Yukon XL 2500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Yukon XL 2500 | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 Yukon XL 2500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 Yukon XL 2500 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 Yukon XL 2500 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 Yukon XL 2500 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 Yukon XL 2500 | 18 | 0 |
| 2000 Yukon XL 2500 | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 GMC Yukon XL 2500?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 GMC Yukon XL 2500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 GMC Yukon XL 2500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Yukon XL 2500 model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.