MYRModel Year Report

2003 GMC Denali

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2003 GMC Denali
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:43:57.809Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Denali Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 highlighted. 1999: 14 complaints 1999 2000: 21 complaints 2001: 22 complaints 2001 2002: 23 complaints 2003: 32 complaints 2003 2007: 3 complaints 2008: 4 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2010: 5 complaints 2010 2011: 11 complaints 2012: 6 complaints 2012 2013: 5 complaints 2014: 5 complaints 2014 2015: 18 complaints 2015
2003: 32 complaints
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YearComplaints
199914
200021
200122
200223
200332
20073
20084
20092
20105
201111
20126
20135
20145
201518

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19%

19% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and wiring.

SERVICE BRAKES 19%

19% of complaints: service brakes — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH
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I HAVE HAD THE BREAK/STEERING FLUID BOOSTER REPLACED 3 TIMES IN A 6 MONTH PERIOD. HOW GMC CAN CALL THIS A "PROBLEM" BUT NOT A SAFETY ISSUE IS BEYOND ME.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190108

Also filed under STEERING

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 16%

16% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cruise control.

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I AM FILING A COMPLAINT DUE TO A REDUCED ENGINE PROBLEM AND STABILITY CONTROL WHICH KEEPS ENABLING ME TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. ONCE THIS LIGHT AND POWER REDUCES I NEED TO PULL OVER FROM MY DESTINATION AND TURN ENGINE OFF COMPLETELY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130716

Also filed under ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

STEERING 16%

16% of complaints: steering — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing linkages and hydraulic power assist system.

CRASH
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WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST STEERING AND DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030728

POWER TRAIN 9%

9% of complaints: power train — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

CRASH
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2003 GMC YUKON DENALI XL PURCHASED 10/02 NEW FROM DEALER: COUNTRY GMC HUNTINGTON N.Y. CAR STARTED TO ROLL DOWN THE STREET WHEN BRAKE INTERLOCK FEATURE DID NOT PREVENT VEHICLE FROM COMING OUT OF PARK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030524

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20040409 — EA (closed 20050510)

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

I 20051220 — DP (closed 20060531)

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 GMC Denali — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (5 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2003 GMC Denali reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 GMC Denali?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 GMC Denali have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.