MYRModel Year Report

2003 GMC Yukon XL Denali

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2003 GMC Yukon XL Denali
RENDERED 2026-09-16T17:39:49.415Z

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 Yukon XL Denali Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 highlighted. 2001: 22 complaints 2001 2002: 26 complaints 2002 2003: 32 complaints 2003
2003: 32 complaints
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YearComplaints
200122
200226
200332

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 41%

41% of complaints: electrical system — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and interior/under dash.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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FRONTAL IMPACT BETWEEN MY 2003 YUKON XL DENALI AND A 1992 HONDA PRELUDE. IMPACT TO MY VEHICLE IN FRONT LEFT CORNER # 40 MPH CAUSING MINOR DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE RESULTED IN MY VEHICLE CATCHING FIRE WITHIN 30 SECONDS OF IMPACT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030919

ABOUT A MONTH A AGO MY 2003 YUKON XL ALL OF A SUDDEN WOULD NOT DRIVE OVER15 MILES AN HR IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE SHOP TO HAVE DIAGNOSTICS RAN. I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE BATTERY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181212

Also filed under ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) and FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

REDUCED ENGINE POWER, STABILITY SYSTEM DISABLED

NHTSA ODI report, 20120815

Also filed under ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) and UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 13%

13% of complaints: electronic stability control (esc) — 4 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 9%

9% of complaints: service brakes — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

SUSPENSION 9%

9% of complaints: suspension — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing wheel bearing and hub.

POWER TRAIN 9%

9% of complaints: power train — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing transfer case (4-wheel drive) and column shift assembly.

CRASH
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CONSUMER STATES TRANSMISSION CAN BE SHIFTED FROM PARK WITHOUT FOOT BEING APPLIED TO THE BRAKE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030630

Also filed under AIR BAGS

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 Yukon XL Denali — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electronic stability control (esc) issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2003 GMC Yukon XL 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 Yukon XL Denali?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 GMC Yukon XL 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.