2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 50%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 112,363miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the brakes of the 2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL, 50% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 112,363 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving with my 14month old baby in the car and all of a sudden I had no brakes at all. My parking brake couldn't stop me either so I put the car in neutral and then forced it into park so I didn't crash. The brake lines are completely corroded and I didn't have any notice or idea until the brakes were already gone.”
NHTSA complaint #10748915, filed 2015-08, 136,500 miles“I was driving down the road to work and I hit the brakes and the brake pedal was not firm. I hit the brake pedal again and the brake pedal went to the floor. I had a hard time stopping the big SUV and would have hit another car had this happened at a stop light or anywhere where I have to rely on my brakes as the stopping distance was easily quadrupled if not more.”
NHTSA complaint #10559845, filed 2014-01, 150,000 miles“I let my freind take vehicle and she said when she braked the pedal went to floor.she was half mile away and made it back .I looked at level in master cylinder and had to put fluid in.noticed brake fluid on the undercarrige which LED me to rusted brake line up front.”
NHTSA complaint #10781424, filed 2015-10, 89,875 miles“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 mechanic advised us to file a complaint on this issue because it is an active issue with Gmc denali yukon's for years. We need assistance to have this resolved to use our vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10888746, filed 2016-07, 90,000 miles“A dog ran out in front of me I applied my brakes and the pedal went to the floor had it checked at bale chevrolet in little rock ark. Wanted to charge me 6800.00 to repair had it towed back to il. Where I live that cost was 500.00 besides 200 miles that was covered by aaa I,m a 62 yr old woman had my grandchildren with me in little rock ark this experience was the scariest time in my lifetime no warning just all of a sudden no brakes in the worst traffic ever. The money spent on this trip was very expensive not to mention the stress.”
NHTSA complaint #10701647, filed 2015-03, 163,975 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10054261Sep 1, 2014Chevrolet/gmc/cadillac: anytime hydraulic brake pipes assembly need replacing, pre-formed and pre-flared brake pipes are available, except rear axle crossover pipe. Model…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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