There are no safety recalls for the 2003 GMC Yukon Denali, but owners have filed 72 complaints with NHTSA.
2003 GMC Yukon Denali problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 26 | |
| Service Brakes | 10 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | |
| Engine | 8 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 7 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | |
| Steering | 3 | |
| Visibility | 3 | |
| Air Bags | 3 | |
| Power Train | 3 | |
Most reported parts
- Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 8
- Structure › Body — 2
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 2
- Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 2
- Electrical System › Wiring › Interior/Under Dash — 2
- Electrical System › Wiring — 2
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings — 2
- Tires › Tread/Belt — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 96,851 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 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · at 170,000 miles · reported Nov 27, 2018
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.
Structure · at 154,000 miles · reported Apr 7, 2018
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 what could've caused something like this to happen, there are innumerable reports of this happening to other gmc owners without any plausible explanation. This is a very concerning issue as glass flew everywhere in and around my vehicle and it is by pure luck that my 15 year old daughter and usually…
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · at 152,000 miles · reported Mar 21, 2018
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 see if there is any recalls as I AM very afraid of being in a very serious accident with my children in the car. The consumer stated the vehicle was repaired and requested withdraw the complaint.
Air Bags · at 128,000 miles · reported Sep 14, 2017
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 my face.I exited the vehicle to find a damaged front wheel and broken axle assembly near the vehicle.
Service Brakes · reported Jul 28, 2017
Brakes lines rusted which LED to catastrophic failure of brake system. Repair cost $1,000. There are multiple thousands of complaints regarding this type of brake failure in this make, model, & year. This should be a mandatory factory recall. Someone is going to die because GM is not being forced to fix their faulty equipment. My vehicle was in motion and when I depressed the brake pedal the pedal went completely to the floorboard. I was driving straight ahead in moderate city traffic & narrowly missed striking the vehicle in front of me on a city street. My master cylinder was completely…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2003 GMC Yukon Denali have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2003 GMC Yukon Denali 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?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (26 reports), followed by service brakes (10). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 96,851 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.