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2003 GMC Yukon XL Denali Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
6%of 32 total for the year
Median mileage
15,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2003 GMC Yukon XL Denali, 6% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,000 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.

“2 incidents. 1) entire instrument panel failed while driving. Vehicle was turned off, restarted and the problem was temporarily resolved. 2) while driving the speedometer needle failed. Same corrective measures take, and problem was temporarily resolved. Internet shows this to be a common problem, but there is not TSB or recall. Why?”

NHTSA complaint #10193319, filed 2007-06

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200326%
2002415%
2001418%

Other parts of the 2003 GMC Yukon XL Denali

Electrical system
13 complaints
Electronic stability control
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 GMC Yukon XL 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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