2003 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 13%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2003 GMC Yukon XL 1500, 13% of the 63 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,000 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.
“When driving the vehicle it drives fine but when it gets to speeds around 50-60 it will completely shut off I have to put it on n and turn the key all the way back and then try starting it again. After it turns off the first time then it will start turning off more randomly. I have been reading online and it seems to be a known issue with these trucks around the same year.”
NHTSA complaint #10486457, filed 2012-11, 156,000 miles“When starting my 2003 Gmc yukon the dash says reduced engine power..it won't go over 15 MPH....it happens everyday! I have to keep restarting it and let it get warm before I can go anywhere. If this happens while I am driving it, and someone hits me I will sue GM, as I have been a loyal GM customer for 35 yrs...if you read all the complaints on the web about the same problem then you would definitely issue a recall before someone gets killed.”
NHTSA complaint #10456608, filed 2012-04, 105,000 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“When traveling at any rate of speed, the reduce engine power light comes on at I lose all power. I must try and pull over at a safe place, stop the car, turn off ignition and wait 10-15 second before starting and just hope it will return to normal mode. This can happen many times in one day and then it may not happen at all for long periods of time. Very dangerous! I have been driving 70 MPH and had to immediately try and pull over out of speeding traffic, onto a shoulder and stop my car with my children.”
NHTSA complaint #10426498, filed 2011-09, 160,000 miles“My speedometer has been sticking. Sometimes it resets sometimes it doesn't. Recently it has been stuck past the 120 MPH. Repair shops recommend taking it to the dealer for service but have not done so yet. This has been happening off and on for at least 4 months.”
NHTSA complaint #10159996, filed 2006-06, 75,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 GMC Yukon XL 1500
24 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology