2003 GMC Yukon XL Denali Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Yukon XL Denali years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 GMC Yukon XL Denali. That is the most of any Yukon XL Denali model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (13 complaints, 41%), typically at around 67,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 32owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 GMC Yukon XL 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 | 13 | 41% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 13% | 141,991 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 9% | 64,766 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 6% | 141,991 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 6% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 6% | 153,940 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 6% | 54,185 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 6% | 14,133 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 6% | 64,765 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 3% | 173,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 3% | 55,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 3% | 120,394 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 3% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 3% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | 27,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | 117,900 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 GMC Yukon XL Denali recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 GMC Yukon XL 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.
About a month a ago my 2003 yukon xl all of a sudden would not drive over15 miles an hr in rush hour traffic. I took the truck to the shop to have diagnostics ran. I was told it was the battery. The truck ran for about a month then all of a sudden the battery was back dead. Returned the truck back…
Driving home when i push the brakes, the brakes didn't work, brake service warning came on upon checking all the brake lines are rusted and when it press the brakes it appears the pressure puncture a line. *tr
We were driving up in the mountains and we lost power briefly to the engine. The lights flickered and the dash board went out. Then the loss of engine power came on and the stability/traction came on too. This has happened weekly for the last two years. This last time was alarming since we were…
I was traveling on a two lane county road located in oldham county kentucky and upon approaching a curve, i attempted to apply the brake to slow the vehicle but the brake pedal went to the floor and provided no braking action (severely rusted brake lines burst and resulted in total brake failure )…
Driving 65 mph on the highway and all of a sudden my car loses power. This is very dangerous! The dash says reduced engine power. Engine light comes on. Codes for the problem p0120, p0171, p0174, p0300, p2135. I got everything done that was suggested the codes are gone and it's still happening!!…
Other GMC Yukon XL Denali years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 32 | 0 |
| 2002 Yukon XL Denali | 26 | 0 |
| 2001 Yukon XL Denali | 22 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 GMC Yukon XL Denali?
Owners most often report electrical system, electronic stability control (esc), power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 GMC Yukon XL Denali?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 GMC Yukon XL Denali a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Yukon XL Denali model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.