2003 GMC Yukon Denali recalls and problems

The 2003 GMC Yukon Denali has 0 recalls and 72 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2003 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 19 Yukon Denali model years — 5th most.

0recalls
72complaints
6crashes
1fires
1injuries
96,851median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System25
Service Brakes18
Engine12
Electronic Stability Control7
Vehicle Speed Control5
Air Bags3
Exterior Lighting3
Power Train3
Visibility3
Seat Belts2

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2003: 3 complaints20032004: 8 complaints2005: 1 complaints20052006: 3 complaints2007: 9 complaints20072008: 3 complaints2009: 3 complaints20092010: 4 complaints2011: 7 complaints20112012: 6 complaints2013: 10 complaints2013102014: 6 complaints2015: 2 complaints20152016: 1 complaints2017: 2 complaints20172018: 4 complaints20184

NHTSA investigations

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

DP05009 · opened Dec 20, 2005 · closed May 31, 2006
Summary

ODI'S REVIEW OF COMPLAINT DATA RECEIVED SINCE THE CLOSE OF EA04-011 REVEALED NO INDICATION THAT THE INVESTIGATION SHOULD BE RE-OPENED.MORE DETAILS CAN BE FOUND IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE ENCLOSED IN THE DP05-009 PUBLIC FILE.ODI RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REOPEN THE INVESTIGATION IN THE FUTURE SHOULD CONDITIONS WARRANT.

2003 vs. other GMC Yukon Denali years

2000: 18 complaints20002001: 35 complaints2002: 29 complaints20022003: 72 complaints2004: 109 complaints20042005: 49 complaints2006: 21 complaints20062007: 120 complaints1202008: 58 complaints20082009: 46 complaints2010: 53 complaints20102011: 96 complaints2012: 28 complaints20122013: 29 complaints2015: 73 complaints20152016: 18 complaints2017: 12 complaints20172018: 2 complaints2019: 3 complaints20193

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2003. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2003 GMC Yukon Denali have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2003 GMC Yukon Denali. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 GMC Yukon Denali?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (25), service brakes (18), engine (12). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.