2003 GMC Denali Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the air bags of the 2003 GMC Denali, 3% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2003 Gmc Denali. While driving 2-5 MPH, the contact struck a bump or pothole in the road. He heard a loud boom similar to a gunshot. The side air bags deployed and the contact maneuvered to the side of the road. Onstar noticed the air bag deployment and called to see if medical assistance was needed. The dealer stated that the vehicle could be repaired at the cost of $5,000. The manufacturer sent a third party engineer to investigate the vehicle. He reviewed the event data recorder and decided that Gmc would not assist with the repairs. …”
NHTSA complaint #10246411, filed 2008-10, 90,000 milesAir bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 GMC Denali
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 GMC Denali
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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