2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL, but owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

3 / 0

Injuries / deaths

0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes	11
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	8
Electrical System	7
Engine	5
Engine and Engine Cooling	4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	4
Vehicle Speed Control	4
Steering	3
Unknown or Other	2
Power Train	2
Parking Brake	1
Traction Control System	1

Most reported parts

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 130,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · at 260,545 miles · reported Sep 30, 2017

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 cause accidents if someone stops suddenly in front of you.

Service Brakes · at 90,000 miles · reported Jul 26, 2016

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 resolved. Our mechanic advised us to file a complaint on this issue because it is an active issue with gmc denali yukon's for years. We need assistance to have this resolved to use our vehicle.

Service Brakes · at 89,875 miles · reported Oct 12, 2015

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.

Service Brakes · at 136,500 miles · reported Aug 15, 2015

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 brakes were already gone.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · at 217,000 miles · reported Jul 23, 2015

Just bought car electrical has been acting up for a while now (30 days) and now dash has gone out sunroof wont open pr close and driver side passenger window doesnt work auto store wont fix or take back car

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (11 reports), followed by electronic stability control (esc) (8). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 130,000 miles.

Are GMC recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized GMC dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.