2003 GMC Yukon Denali Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 72 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,955miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2003 GMC Yukon Denali, 3% of the 72 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,955 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 purchased the 2003 yukon used in december 2006. Immediately after purchasing this SUV I noticed the clunking sound and could feel it in the steering wheel. Within a few months I began to notice the lack of steering assist. Then last week while making a right turn onto a side street, the steering completely locked up causing me to almost side swipe a car in the opposing lane. I had to jam on my brakes to avoid slamming into the other car. My mechanic said that he thought there had been a recall issued, but could not locate any documentation. …”
NHTSA complaint #10208594, filed 2007-11, 71,000 miles“The steering column of my 2003 Yukon Denali with 50,910 miles got loose. I took vehicule to a Gmc dealer to get it check and they told me that the upper steering bearing was failing and recommended immediate repairs that would cost me $698.12. I contacted Gmc and they decide to fix this problem at no charge to me. When I took the vehicule to get the steering column fix I mentioned to the service department employee that my steering wheel started to get tight during turns and if this problem was related to the other one. …”
NHTSA complaint #10134096, filed 2005-08, 50,910 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10113436Feb 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 GMC Yukon Denali
25 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 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 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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