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2003 GMC Denali Engine Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
3%of 32 total for the year
Median mileage
75,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2003 GMC Denali, 3% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201516%
2014120%
2012117%
200313%
200015%

Other parts of the 2003 GMC Denali

Brakes
7 complaints
Electrical system
6 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Electronic stability control
2 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Seat 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology