2003 Chevrolet Denali Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Denali years
- Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Chevrolet Denali. That is the most of any Denali model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 22,700 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Chevrolet Denali problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 67% | 22,700 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | 997 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | 997 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2003 Chevrolet Denali recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Chevrolet Denali.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Parking brake failure (DP05009) — opened Dec 20, 2005, closed May 31, 2006.
- Parking brake failure (EA04011) — opened Apr 9, 2004, closed May 10, 2005, led to recall 05V161000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Consumer states that when trying to apply the brakes brake pedal will go to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer notified. *ak
Abs system hass failed. Consumer states problem has been repaired 5 times before. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak
The gear shift indicator showed the vehicle was in 4 low, when it was not, which also caused the cruise control to lock into position. *ts. The engine light illuminated at 1,036 miles.*jb
Other Chevrolet Denali years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Denali | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Denali | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 Denali | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 Denali | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Denali | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Denali | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Chevrolet Denali?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Chevrolet Denali?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Chevrolet Denali a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Denali model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.