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2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL, most often about the brakes (50% of complaints, typically around 112,500 miles). It is 7th of 16 Yukon Denali XL model years by number of complaints.
Complaints32
Recalls0
Crashes reported3
Fires reported0
Injuries reported0
Most common 2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL problems
Brakes
16 complaints · 50%Half of these problems showed up before 112,500 miles.
Complete brake failure while traveling in car over a bridge in new york city. I had been routinely driving the car for about 15 minutes prior to the incident. When I went to apply the brakes in traffic, my foot depressed the brake pedal and it traveled to the floor. Repeated attempts to brake caused the same to occur.…
The stability control warning has come on several times on my vehicle. The brakes do not work, as you have to push all the way to the floor and sometimes it takes time before the vehicle stops. I have had brake lines repairs and the problem still is there. We cannot use vehicle until the issue is resolved. Our…
Engine
9 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 160,000 miles.
2003 yukon denali. Reduced engine power while driving down the interstate, highway and or street. No matter what the speed without warning the power shuts down and you have no choice but to try to get the side and turn off the key and let it sit. Then try again. I have had it in the shop six times over the past three…
Purchased 2003 yukon xl failed state inspection because of broken manifold exhaust bolts caused leaking manifold gasket. Emission and possible fire potential due to leaking manifold. Repair cost estimated in access of $1,700.
Stability control
8 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 195,000 miles.
Intermittently at hwy and side road speeds, truck will shut down, check engine light comes on and extremely rough idle and loss of engine power occurs. Have followed all recommended fixes but problem persists. Engine code 1516, throttle position sensor out f range +- .05 volts. Scary problem, as this occurs without…
Vehicle went into reduced engine power and stabiltrak warning light came on. Reduced speed from 60 to 10mph. Now occurs on a regular basis.
Electrical
7 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 155,500 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
Have a 2003 yukon denali and when it hit the 131000 miles mark the fuel gauge stopped working leaving me to tell how much gas I had left using the automatic computer telling you how many miles to empty. Next the oil gauges stopped working. My speedometer quite working leaving me to not knowing the speed I am traveling…
Driving to work and "reduce engine power" came on. Engine stalled out and would not gain speed. I was in a lot of traffic when this happen and my vehicle cause a incident because of the sudden engine reduced all speed. GMC should do some research about this problem and inform the public of all the dangers these…
Speed control
4 complaints · 13%I was driving my yukon 2003 denali and the error message showed up "reduced engine power". I wasn't able to get the speed up to 30 MPH on the highway. I pulled into a parking lot and had someone come pick me up. When I went to pick up my vehicle, the message no longer appeared and it functioned at normal speeds. I am…
Driving to work and "reduce engine power" came on. Engine stalled out and would not gain speed. I was in a lot of traffic when this happen and my vehicle cause a incident because of the sudden engine reduced all speed. GMC should do some research about this problem and inform the public of all the dangers these…
Steering
3 complaints · 9%The contact owns a 2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL. The contact was traveling 20-25 MPH when the traction control warning light illuminated and the power steering failed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 90,000.
The contact owns a 2003 Yukon Denali XL. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, he noticed that the steering wheel began to shake excessively. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the shocks needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL
- What are the most common problems with the 2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (16 complaints, typically around 112,500 miles); engine (9 complaints, typically around 160,000 miles); stability control (8 complaints, typically around 195,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2003 a bad year for the GMC Yukon Denali XL?
- It is 7th of 16 Yukon Denali XL model years by number of complaints, with 32 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.