2003 GMC Yukon Denali Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 10%of 72 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2003 GMC Yukon Denali, 10% of the 72 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,000 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.
“I have a 2003 Yukon Denali I purchased and it has given me the reduced engine power light and almost had a few accidents on the highway because it drops the speed to 20 MPH also it has the check engine codes as p0120 and p2135 I have been aware that GM has not found a solution to this and wanted to see if there is any recalls as I am very afraid of being in a very serious accident with my children in the car. The consumer stated the vehicle was repaired and requested withdraw the complaint.”
NHTSA complaint #11080681, filed 2018-03, 152,000 miles“The service engine light and traction control turn on and the information center on my cluster reads engine power reduced and stability system disable , then my speed is reduced and only runs between ten and twenty miles per hour. I have to turn off my truck and turn it back on after a few minutes to continue, but this problem has happened on a daily basis. I think Gmc is responsible for this and more similar problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10551843, filed 2013-11, 83,000 miles“I have had multiple ongoing electrical issues with this vehicle. Starting in 2005, the exterior electronics (I.e. Signal lights, stop lights, head lights, etc) began to malfunction. For example, I would trigger the signal for one direction and all of the signals for all directions would trigger... Even pressing the brakes triggered all of the exterior signals. The dealer had a hard time isolating my problem, but after several visits, the dealer was finally able to diagnose and rectify it... They isolated it to a junction box where all of the electronics terminate. …”
NHTSA complaint #10440123, filed 2011-12, 97,000 miles“Loss of power without warning , while on highway. From 65mph to 0 without warning. Almost caused a crash pile up....was almost rear ended. Very dangerous...whole family children and all was in the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11154144, filed 2018-11, 170,000 miles“December 2008- instrument cluster went out- speedometer no longer working december 2008- battery gauge no longer working march 2009- stabilitrak issues...sometimes the stabilitrak would work and at times it would not work july 2009 to january 2010- reduced engine power (almost cause 2 wrecks) could not perform a diagnosis...could not read computer. Changed fuel pump. No more reduced engine power message august 2011- wheel bearing issues. …”
NHTSA complaint #10436741, filed 2011-11, 117,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 6% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 9 | 8% |
| 2006 | 2 | 10% |
| 2005 | 2 | 4% |
| 2004 | 11 | 10% |
| 2003 | 7 | 10% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2003 GMC Yukon Denali
25 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 GMC Yukon 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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