2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Yukon Denali XL years
- About as many complaints as other years 7th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL. That ranks 7th out of 16 Yukon Denali XL model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (11 complaints, 34%), typically at around 136,500 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 32owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL 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 | 11 | 34% | 136,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 8 | 25% | 195,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 7 | 22% | 155,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 16% | 181,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 13% | 137,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 13% | 74,015 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 13% | 160,491 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 9% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 6% | 170,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 6% | 70,787 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 3% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 3% | 90,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The cluster from all the dashboard has stop working the speedometer the gauges everything
There is no warning code for the hydraulic brake booster when it starts to go bad that shows up on the abs/odb scanner. You will be driving and all of the sudden your steering gets stiff, the brake pedal is hard to press and you can't stop as good as your used to in the vehicle. This issue can…
The stability control warning has come on several times on my vehicle. The brakes do not work, as you have to push all the way to the floor and sometimes it takes time before the vehicle stops. I have had brake lines repairs and the problem still is there. We cannot use vehicle until the issue is…
I let my freind take vehicle and she said when she braked the pedal went to floor.she was half mile away and made it back .i looked at level in master cylinder and had to put fluid in.noticed brake fluid on the undercarrige which led me to rusted brake line up front.
I was driving with my 14month old baby in the car and all of a sudden i had no brakes at all. My parking brake couldn't stop me either so i put the car in neutral and then forced it into park so i didn't crash. The brake lines are completely corroded and i didn't have any notice or idea until the…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL?
Owners most often report service brakes, electronic stability control (esc), electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Yukon Denali XL model years, the 2003 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.