MYRModel Year Report

2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL

▲ Better than typical
2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:41:05.339Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Yukon Denali XL Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 highlighted. 2003: 32 complaints 2003 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 2018
2003: 32 complaints
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YearComplaints
200332
200449
200534
200611
200761
200842
200922
201029
201169
201223
201313
20145
201565
201629
20174
20182

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES 34%

34% of complaints: service brakes — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 25%

25% of complaints: electronic stability control (esc) — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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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, 20111230

THE CLUSTER FROM ALL THE DASHBOARD HAS STOP WORKING THE SPEEDOMETER THE GAUGES EVERYTHING

NHTSA ODI report, 20180125

ENGINE 16%

16% of complaints: engine — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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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, 20141123

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file.

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THE CLUSTER FROM ALL THE DASHBOARD HAS STOP WORKING THE SPEEDOMETER THE GAUGES EVERYTHING

NHTSA ODI report, 20180125

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 13%

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

CRASH
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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, 20141123

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, 20111230

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electronic stability control (esc) issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (5 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2005 ● 2008 ● 2004

WORST YEARS

◆ 2011 ◆ 2015 ◆ 2007

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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 34% 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.