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GMC · model year 2003

2003 GMC Yukon 1500 4WD

SUV · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD

EPA figures · 2003fueleconomy.gov
14MPG combined
12/16MPG city / highway
$4,800fuel a year
635 g CO₂ per mile 4.8 L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd
This car on fueleconomy.gov, read 2 October 2026. Your own figures depend on how and where you drive.

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The 2003 GMC Yukon 1500 4WD is a gasoline SUV with 4-wheel or all-wheel drive, a 4.8 L 8-cylinder engine and a 4-speed automatic transmission. It is rated at 12 MPG in the city and 16 MPG on the highway, for 14 MPG combined. The listed annual fuel cost is USD 4800, and tailpipe CO2 is 634.79 grams per mile. These are useful figures for buyers considering the Yukon’s fuel use and emissions. It belongs to GMC’s Yukon family, with Yukon listed as its base model. The EPA class is Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD. For people comparing SUVs and ongoing fuel costs, the city, highway and combined ratings give specific measures to weigh alongside its drivetrain and engine configuration.

Good to know

  • 4-wheel or all-wheel drive
  • 16 MPG highway
  • 4-speed automatic transmission

Watch for

  • 14 MPG combined
  • 12 MPG city
  • Annual fuel cost is USD 4800
  • Tailpipe CO2 is 634.79 g per mile

Who it suits. This Yukon may suit shoppers looking for a gasoline SUV with 4-wheel or all-wheel drive and an automatic transmission. Buyers comparing fuel expenses should take its combined MPG and annual cost into account.

The 2003 Yukon 1500 4WD has an 8-cylinder engine and 14 MPG combined. Its USD 4800 annual fuel cost and 12 MPG city rating are important considerations for shoppers comparing SUV running costs.

Overview

The 2003 GMC Yukon 1500 4WD is a gasoline-powered sport utility vehicle with four-wheel or all-wheel drive. Its EPA classification is Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD. Power comes from a 4.8 L eight-cylinder engine paired with a four-speed automatic transmission.

EPA fuel economy is 12 MPG in city driving and 16 MPG on the highway, for a combined rating of 14 MPG. The listed annual fuel cost is USD 4,800, and tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions are 634.79 g per mile. Those figures give buyers a concise basis for considering the Yukon’s fuel use alongside its vehicle class and drivetrain.

Key features

  • Engine: 4.8 L eight-cylinder gasoline engine.
  • Transmission: Four-speed automatic.
  • Drive: Four-wheel or all-wheel drive.
  • EPA class: Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD.

The available specifications identify the engine, transmission, and drivetrain, but do not provide details about passenger capacity, cargo volume, equipment, safety systems, or towing. Buyers comparing those aspects will need to assess them separately rather than infer them from the model name.

Who it's for

The Yukon may suit shoppers who are specifically considering a 2003 GMC SUV with four-wheel or all-wheel drive and an eight-cylinder gasoline engine. Its EPA figures are particularly relevant to buyers weighing fuel use: the combined rating is 14 MPG, with 12 MPG city and 16 MPG highway, and annual fuel cost is listed as USD 4,800.

For fleets and businesses, the same figures provide a starting point for estimating fuel use, while the SUV classification and drivetrain help identify the vehicle’s broad configuration. Actual costs will depend on use, and the listed annual amount should be treated as the EPA estimate rather than a personalized budget.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • The 4.8 L eight-cylinder engine, four-speed automatic transmission, and 4WD classification are clearly specified.
  • City, highway, and combined MPG figures make fuel economy easy to compare across those measures.

Cons

  • The combined EPA rating is 14 MPG, and the listed annual fuel cost is USD 4,800.
  • The available specifications do not establish interior space, equipment, or capability details beyond the drivetrain and vehicle class.

Alternatives

For a broader look at the brand, browse GMC cars. Buyers comparing newer GMC SUVs can consider the 2027 GMC Acadia AWD, 2027 GMC Acadia FWD, 2027 GMC Terrain AWD, 2027 GMC Terrain AWD Denali/AT4, or 2027 GMC Terrain FWD. The listed 2027 GMC Yukon 2WD offers a same-family alternative with a different drivetrain designation; additional listings are available for 2027 GMC Yukon 2WD and 2027 GMC Yukon 2WD.

Verdict

The 2003 GMC Yukon 1500 4WD is defined here by a 4.8 L eight-cylinder gasoline engine, four-speed automatic, and four-wheel or all-wheel drive. Its EPA fuel economy is 14 MPG combined, with 12 MPG city and 16 MPG highway; the listed annual fuel cost is USD 4,800. These figures make fuel consumption a central consideration for buyers, while the available information leaves other practical questions—such as space, equipment, and capability—unanswered.

Every figure on record

Efficiency
Combined MPG
14 MPG
City MPG
12 MPG
Highway MPG
16 MPG
Running cost
Annual fuel cost
$4,800
Tailpipe CO₂
635 g per mile
The car
Model year
2003
Body
SUV
EPA size class
Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Drive
4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Powertrain
Engine
4.8 L 8-cyl
Transmission
Automatic 4-spd
Fuel
Gasoline

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