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2003 GMC Yukon XL Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 2003 GMC Yukon XL, and owners have filed 102 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
102
owner complaints to NHTSA
3 / 0
complaints citing a crash / fire
13–15
MPG combined (EPA)

3 safety recalls for the 2003 GMC Yukon XL

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Service brakes, hydraulic

    NHTSA 04V045000 Reported 68,875 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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 vehicles were produced with an out-of-specification brake hydro-boost housing relief valve bore.

    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 hummer at 1-866-486-6376.

  2. Hinge and attachments (structure)

    NHTSA 03V037000 Reported 107 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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 upper hinge. On some of these vehicles, one or two of the welds may not be to specification.

    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. Owners who take their…

  3. Tank assembly (fuel system)

    NHTSA 03V019000 Reported 5,734 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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 attachment to the left frame rail. If the mid-frame cross member tears during frontal impact and produces a sharp edge, contact of the sharp edge…

    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 free remedy within a…

102 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2003 GMC Yukon XL have filed 102 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 86,562 miles. Complaints peaked in 2006 with 16 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“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. At the time of purchase an”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 23, 2026 · Electrical system

“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 GMC yukon xl. The contact stated that when the key chain was attached to the keys, the vehicle failed to start however, when the key chain was removed, the vehicle start as”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 6, 2020 · Electrical system

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2003 GMC Yukon (Yukon 1500 2WD, Yukon 1500 4WD, Yukon 1500 AWD, Yukon XL 1500 2WD, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined13–15 mpg
City / Highway11–13 / 15–17
FuelGasoline or E85, Regular
EPA classSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Engine8 cyl, 4.8/5.3/6 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Compare GMC Yukon XL model years

Recall and complaint counts for every GMC Yukon XL model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1999 GMC Yukon XL03
2000 GMC Yukon XL669
2001 GMC Yukon XL4120
2002 GMC Yukon XL195
2003 GMC Yukon XL3102
2004 GMC Yukon XL387
2005 GMC Yukon XL542
2006 GMC Yukon XL217
2007 GMC Yukon XL497
2008 GMC Yukon XL469
2009 GMC Yukon XL523
2010 GMC Yukon XL328
2011 GMC Yukon XL347
2012 GMC Yukon XL413
2013 GMC Yukon XL422
2014 GMC Yukon XL311
2015 GMC Yukon XL2307
2016 GMC Yukon XL3201
2017 GMC Yukon XL1147
2018 GMC Yukon XL253
2019 GMC Yukon XL268
2020 GMC Yukon XL247
2021 GMC Yukon XL12227
2022 GMC Yukon XL4169
2023 GMC Yukon XL4219
2024 GMC Yukon XL270
2025 GMC Yukon XL128
2026 GMC Yukon XL336

Checking a specific 2003 GMC Yukon XL

How do I know if my 2003 GMC Yukon XL has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2003 GMC Yukon XL; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised GMC dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 03V019000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other GMC models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.