2003 GMC Yukon Denali brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 19 complaints for the 2003 GMC Yukon Denali, 20% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 19 20% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 78,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 78,000 miles, and 20% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 GMC yukon denali. While the contact was driving approximately 30 MPH on wet road conditions; approaching a traffic stop light, the brake pedal traveled to the floor with pressure applied. The vehicle failed to slow down and crashed into a pole. The contact sustained injuries to the head and body. There was no mention of a police report filed for the incident. The insurance company did not investigate the failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 GMC yukon denali. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, she attempted to brake but the vehicle did not brake. The contact had to remove her foot from the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer. The dealer stated that they needed to replace the brake lines. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 120,000.
Other problems reported for the 2003 GMC Yukon Denali
- Electrical system 26 complaints