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2002 GMC Yukon XL vs 2003 GMC Yukon XL

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2002 GMC Yukon XL2003 GMC Yukon XL
NHTSA complaints95102
Recall campaigns13
Service bulletins (TSBs)348466
Investigations32
Crash reports53
Fire reports10
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)
Median reported mileage64,605 mi71,511 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentGMC Yukon XLGMC Yukon XL
Electrical System438
Service Brakes, Hydraulic196
Service Brakes916
Steering109
Tires107
Engine and Engine Cooling104
Fuel System, Gasoline104
Power Train93

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling110
Rust / corrosion815
Hesitation / surging50
Vibration / shaking50
Clunking / rattling50
Brake problems06

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.