2003 GMC Yukon Denali Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 72 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 135,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2003 GMC Yukon Denali, 4% of the 72 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 135,000 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 Yukon Denali. The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated and stalled. The reduced engine power indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer six times to repair the throttle body, pedal switch, and wiring harness, but the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 220,000. Updated 10/02/14 updated 3/9/2015”
NHTSA complaint #10615663, filed 2014-07, 220,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Gmc Yukon Denali. The contact stated that everytime he activated his left turn signal, the hazard warning lights would illuminate. Secondly, the gauges on the instrument control panel were inoperative. Thirdly, the battery constantly failed without warning. Lastly, when switching gears on the vehicle, the contact heard a loud knocking noise. He took the vehicle to the dealer on numerous occasions and a technician replaced the battery and alternator twice, and the entire instrument control panel as well. …”
NHTSA complaint #10234681, filed 2008-07, 33,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10222770Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification.
- 10220319Sep 1, 2022This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my occur if the engine is started while diagnosing for noise from the…
- 10143757Jul 9, 2018This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician thatLight Duty Trucks equipped with automatic transmissions and 4 wheel drive may exhibit a condition of…
- 10201098Dec 1, 2015OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification
- 10190503Dec 1, 2015OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 17% |
| 2016 | 4 | 22% |
| 2015 | 8 | 11% |
| 2012 | 1 | 4% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 5 | 9% |
| 2007 | 7 | 6% |
| 2006 | 2 | 10% |
| 2005 | 6 | 12% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 4% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 1 | 6% |
| 1999 | 2 | 7% |
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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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