2003 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 10%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2003 GMC Yukon XL 1500, 10% of the 63 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,200 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Taking off from a stop or accelerating from a low speed the traction control message comes on and vehicle looses power. Happens several times everytime I drive the vehicle. I have 3 children under the age of 10 that have been with me when this happens. I fear we will be involved in an accident because of this power train failure. Dealer claims there is no problem or error codes.”
NHTSA complaint #10267509, filed 2009-05, 67,200 miles“Vehicle has been serviced several times since first occurrence in september 2014. Reduced engine power and service engine soon signals appear on vehicle panel causing engine power to be reduced in a matter of seconds. Has happened to me going 10mph, 55mph, and 70mph on highway, causing a near rear collision because I lost power so quickly. I have had it serviced 6 or 7 times since september 2014 and this issue is not getting resolved. Throttle body sensor replaced twice, throttle body harness replaced, all wires, and sensors have been cleaned and thoroughly inspected. …”
NHTSA complaint #10690082, filed 2015-02, 106 miles“Vehicle suddenly and automatically switched from 2 wd to 4 wd low. Driver did not engage 4wd low system which requires to 1st place transmission into neutral then select 4 wd low button. Driver momentary lost control of vehicle (steering) but was able to safely move vehicle to side of road. Driver and occupants were jointed forward with impact of engagement of low gears and immediate loss of speed.”
NHTSA complaint #10441280, filed 2011-12, 115,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11006421Jul 24, 2024GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10222770Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification.
- 10220319Sep 1, 2022This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my occur if the engine is started while diagnosing for noise from the…
- 10201098Dec 1, 2015OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification
- 10190503Dec 1, 2015OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification
- 10023773Dec 1, 2007Dtc c0327 with or without additional dtc's setting. With four wheel drive (4wd) only.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 8% |
| 2009 | 1 | 9% |
| 2008 | 1 | 6% |
| 2007 | 5 | 8% |
| 2006 | 1 | 20% |
| 2005 | 4 | 17% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 6 | 10% |
| 2002 | 1 | 4% |
| 2000 | 3 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2003 GMC Yukon XL 1500
24 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 GMC Yukon XL 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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