MYRModel Year Report

2003 GMC Denali

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2003 GMC Denali
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:29:09.979Z

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.

How is this computed?

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

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 13%

13% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 4 distinct reports on file.

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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

POWER TRAIN 9%

9% of complaints: power train — 3 distinct reports on file.

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: electrical system — 3 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 6%

6% of complaints: steering — 2 distinct reports on file.

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

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 2 distinct reports on file.

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 vehicle speed control issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 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 vehicle speed control, accounting for 13% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 GMC Denali have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.