MYRModel Year Report

2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL

▲ Better than typical
2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:54:23.696Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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
32
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Service brakes

47% of complaints

Complaints per year

2003: 32 complaints 2003 32 2004: 49 complaints 2005: 34 complaints 2005 2006: 11 complaints 2007: 61 complaints 2007 2008: 42 complaints 2009: 22 complaints 2009 2010: 29 complaints 2011: 69 complaints 2011 2012: 23 complaints 2013: 13 complaints 2013 2014: 5 complaints 2015: 65 complaints 2015 2016: 29 complaints 2017: 4 complaints 2017 2018: 2 complaints
2003: 32 complaints 2003 32 2004: 49 complaints 2004 2005: 34 complaints 2005 2006: 11 complaints 2006 2007: 61 complaints 2007 2008: 42 complaints 2008 2009: 22 complaints 2009 2010: 29 complaints 2010 2011: 69 complaints 2011 2012: 23 complaints 2012 2013: 13 complaints 2013 2014: 5 complaints 2014 2015: 65 complaints 2015 2016: 29 complaints 2016 2017: 4 complaints 2017 2018: 2 complaints 2018
2003: 32 complaints 2003 32 2004: 49 complaints 2004 2005: 34 complaints 2005 2006: 11 complaints 2006 2007: 61 complaints 2007 2008: 42 complaints 2008 2009: 22 complaints 2009 2010: 29 complaints 2010 2011: 69 complaints 2011 2012: 23 complaints 2012 2013: 13 complaints 2013 2014: 5 complaints 2014 2015: 65 complaints 2015 2016: 29 complaints 2016 2017: 4 complaints 2017 2018: 2 complaints 2018

2003: 32 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
200332
200449
200534
200611
200761
200842
200922
201029
201169
201223
201313
20145
201565
201629
20174
20182

Known problem areas

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

Service brakes

47% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Electronic stability control (esc)

25% · 8 reports
CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

When driving at low speeds (Less than 10 miles per hour) or starting from a stop, the traction control will automatically engage when the gas pedal is applied.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-12-30

Also filed under Vehicle speed control and service brakes, hydraulic

The cluster from all the dashboard has stop working the speedometer the gauges everything

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-25

Also filed under Electrical system

Electrical system

22% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.

Engine

16% · 5 reports
CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle powers down without any pattern, rhyme or reason. It will do it at 5 MPH, and at 55 MPH, when driven a lot, and when not. Reduced engine power light turns on, vehicle suddenly slows to 25 MPH max, steering becomes hard, brakes too.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-11-23

Also filed under Vehicle speed control and power train

Vehicle speed control

13% · 4 reports
CRASH

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Electronic stability control (esc): 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 7 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 47% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.