2003 GMC Yukon Denali Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Yukon Denali years
- Far more complaints than other years 5th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 72 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 GMC Yukon Denali. That ranks 5th out of 20 Yukon Denali model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (25 complaints, 35%), typically at around 82,000 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 72owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 GMC Yukon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 25 | 35% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 14% | 121,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 8 | 11% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 7 | 10% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 10% | 52,950 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 7% | 128,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 6% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 4% | 113,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 4% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 4% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 4% | 52,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 3% | 132,570 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 3% | 60,955 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 3% | 154,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 3% | 128,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 3% | 31,035 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 116,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1% | 165,140 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 1% | 170,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 128,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 GMC Yukon Denali recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 GMC Yukon 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Loss of power without warning , while on highway. From 65mph to 0 without warning. Almost caused a crash pile up....was almost rear ended. Very dangerous...whole family children and all was in the vehicle.
I live in florida- it was approx 8 am, sitting outside drinking coffee on my porch. Vehicle had been parked since prior afternoon and was locked (alarm engaged). Suddenly, my rear window spontaneously 'exploded'. There was glass everywhere both inside and outside of the vehicle. After researching…
I have a 2003 yukon denali i purchased and it has given me the reduced engine power light and almost had a few accidents on the highway because it drops the speed to 20 mph also it has the check engine codes as p0120 and p2135 i have been aware that gm has not found a solution to this and wanted to…
My vehicle, due to factory alarm system, is unsafe and unfit to drive -- a death trap on wheels. It turned the vehicle off, while driving, and locked me inside! I was thankfully driving down the fl keys, on a bridge but at the end of the bridge, so i was able to coast down and off the bridge to a…
I was traveling south on summit crossing rd. Fredericksburg va. 22408 at approx.45 mil.per hr. ,when i heard a big bang ,the steering locked ,the vehicle went directly hard left,and struck large trees destroying the front end. About 3 minutes after the crash the steering wheel air bag went off in…
Other GMC Yukon Denali years
← 2002 Yukon Denali · 2004 Yukon Denali →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Yukon Denali | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 Yukon Denali | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 Yukon Denali | 12 | 0 |
| 2016 Yukon Denali | 18 | 0 |
| 2015 Yukon Denali | 73 | 0 |
| 2013 Yukon Denali | 29 | 0 |
| 2012 Yukon Denali | 28 | 0 |
| 2011 Yukon Denali | 96 | 0 |
| 2010 Yukon Denali | 53 | 0 |
| 2009 Yukon Denali | 46 | 0 |
| 2008 Yukon Denali | 58 | 0 |
| 2007 Yukon Denali | 120 | 0 |
| 2006 Yukon Denali | 21 | 0 |
| 2005 Yukon Denali | 49 | 0 |
| 2004 Yukon Denali | 109 | 0 |
| 2003 | 72 | 0 |
| 2002 Yukon Denali | 29 | 0 |
| 2001 Yukon Denali | 35 | 1 |
| 2000 Yukon Denali | 18 | 0 |
| 1999 Yukon Denali | 27 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 GMC Yukon Denali?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 25 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 GMC Yukon Denali?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 GMC Yukon Denali a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Yukon Denali model years, the 2003 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.