MYRModel Year Report

2003 GMC Yukon Denali

● Typical for this model
2003 GMC Yukon Denali
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:57:56.112Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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
72
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2003

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

36% of complaints

Complaints per year

1999: 27 complaints 1999 2000: 18 complaints 2001: 35 complaints 2002: 29 complaints 2003: 72 complaints 2003 72 2004: 109 complaints 2005: 49 complaints 2006: 21 complaints 2007: 120 complaints 2008: 58 complaints 2008 2009: 46 complaints 2010: 53 complaints 2011: 96 complaints 2011 2012: 28 complaints 2013: 29 complaints 2015: 73 complaints 2015 2016: 18 complaints 2017: 12 complaints 2018: 2 complaints 2018 2019: 3 complaints
1999: 27 complaints 1999 2000: 18 complaints 2001: 35 complaints 2001 2002: 29 complaints 2003: 72 complaints 2003 72 2004: 109 complaints 2005: 49 complaints 2005 2006: 21 complaints 2007: 120 complaints 2007 2008: 58 complaints 2009: 46 complaints 2009 2010: 53 complaints 2011: 96 complaints 2011 2012: 28 complaints 2013: 29 complaints 2013 2015: 73 complaints 2016: 18 complaints 2016 2017: 12 complaints 2018: 2 complaints 2018 2019: 3 complaints
1999: 27 complaints 1999 2000: 18 complaints 2000 2001: 35 complaints 2001 2002: 29 complaints 2002 2003: 72 complaints 2003 72 2004: 109 complaints 2004 2005: 49 complaints 2005 2006: 21 complaints 2006 2007: 120 complaints 2007 2008: 58 complaints 2008 2009: 46 complaints 2009 2010: 53 complaints 2010 2011: 96 complaints 2011 2012: 28 complaints 2012 2013: 29 complaints 2013 2015: 73 complaints 2015 2016: 18 complaints 2016 2017: 12 complaints 2017 2018: 2 complaints 2018 2019: 3 complaints 2019

2003: 72 complaints

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YearComplaints
199927
200018
200135
200229
200372
2004109
200549
200621
2007120
200858
200946
201053
201196
201228
201329
201573
201618
201712
20182
20193

Known problem areas

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

Electrical system

36% · 26 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and interior/under dash.

Show complaint excerpts

My vehicle, due to factory alarm system, is unsafe and unfit to drive -- a death trap on wheels. It turned the vehicle off, while driving, and locked me inside!

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-04

Service brakes

26% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY
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My daughter was driving and when slowing down the brakes failed to work. The vehicle was not able to stop and collided with the vehicle in front. Luckily nobody was injured in this collision.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-10-03

Driving along when all of a sudden I needed to brake for curve and the brake pedal went down to the floor. I ran off into a grassy field to prevent a serious injury.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-02-22

After stepping on my brakes aggressively to stop for a dog crossing the road. I received a brake stability notice on my dash. Since I was in the middle of the road, I put the car into drive to get over to the side of the road.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-08-19

Engine

11% · 8 reports
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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...

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-21

Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc)

Electronic stability control (esc)

10% · 7 reports

Vehicle speed control

7% · 5 reports

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    2005-12-20Defect petitionClosed 2006-05-31 Parking brake failure
  2. R
    2006-05-02Exterior lighting06E025000 Certain poli-auto combination headlamp assemblies, p/nos. 11-728, 11-728D, 11-710, 11-419, 11-713, 11-703, 11-704, 11-708P, 11-735, 11-725, 11-726, 11-716 (P&c), 11-721-1, 11-733, 11-729, 11-730…

    Remedy: Poli-auto will notify owners and offer to repurchase the headlamps at its original purchase price. The recall is expected to begin during April 2006. Owners may contact poli-auto at 305-477-1356.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2003 GMC Yukon Denali — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 26 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 19 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E025000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2003 GMC Yukon Denali reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2003 GMC Yukon Denali is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2003 GMC Yukon Denali?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2003 GMC Yukon Denali have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

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