2000 GMC Denali: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 21 owner complaints on record; most reports concern tires.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Sep 2002
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“When I brought the car I knew that their were some issues that would come about, but I can be driving down the street, the radio will go off and my windows will not work, wipers won't work, my dash lights will go out and the radio will not work at all sometimes it last up to hours before I can get them to come. I can turn the car on an try to put it in gear it wont work it takes about 2-3 minutes before it will engage. Please let me know what I can do to fix these issues with my car, I love it very much and will be upset if something were to happen to her. So far so good no accidents to report this time hopefully next time the same if there is a next. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2013
“I was slowing down for the vehicle in front of me to turn left and my gas pedal went to the floor. I wound up rearending the vehicle because my vehicle's brakes did not want to engage. *tr”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jul 2012
“I have just been having problems with this vehicle since I purchased it. When driving it sometimes feels like the truck is fishtailing, going down a straight road. The engine makes a gargling noise while driving and it gets even louder when you turn the vehicle off. The wipers work when and how they want to work; it doesn't matter what speed you put them on. I have not been happy with this vehicle at all, I looked information up on this vehicle before purchasing and it is not like the information stated. *tr”Owner report · Visibility/Wiper · Mar 2012
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“Hit wall at low speed due to anti-lock brake system incorrectly activated. Same condition has since occurred stopping at stop signs. My vehicle is a 2000 yukon denali. It isn't covered in NHTSA action number: pe05020. I believe this is the same issue that caused my accident. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 2009
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 gmc denali. While driving approximately 25 mph, another vehicle crashed into the driver's side of the contact's vehicle. Her vehicle was completely destroyed and none of the air bags deployed. As a result, two occupants sustained moderate injuries. The contact has pictures of the incident and a police report was filed. The cause of the failure has not been determined. The failure and current mileages were 117,000.”Owner report · Air Bags · Apr 2009
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 gmc denali. The contact was experiencing difficulty starting the vehicle. The independent mechanic could not duplicate the failures, but provided her with NHTSA campaign id number 05v155000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The manufacturer stated that her VIN was not included in the recall; however, the dealer verified that the failures were caused by the fuel pump. The repair cost was estimated at over $1,000. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were less than 100,405.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Mar 2009
“Recall # 05v379000 was issued 8/29/2005 for the gmc yukon denali for ABS malfunction. Gmc says my VIN is not included yet I have the exact problem described. This is a dangerous problem and no web site specifies VIN number exclusion. The year and model are the only factors. Gmc should fix this problem. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Mar 2009
“Brake failure at slow speeds. My foot would be on the brake coming to a stop and then the ABS system would activate causing the car to move forward requiring more pressure on the brake pedal to stop. Recall 05v37900 is an accurate description of the problem. *jb”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Nov 2005
“This is a tire blowout at 70 mph on expressway 840 in tennessee. Picture shows tread belt separation (available upon request). Tires have 34051 miles and are the original equipment for this vehicle. Tire is driver side front. Inflation is (was)40 psi. Vehicle started to vibrate then a loud pop noise with total tire failure resulting in a loss of steering capability and maneuverability. Firestone firehawk ls p265/70r16 111s 27820 ur bm 13858 - 1 027584 tpc spec 1155ms traction b temp b made in usa. *jb”Owner report · Tires · Sep 2005
“Dt: the consumer states that her windshield wipers went out about 1 to 2 years ago. When she called gmc, they had told her the recall was not for 2000 model vehicles. She was told how to fix the vehicle, which was done. On saturday, the power steering went out on the vehicle. General motors was called and they did not have any information, but the nearest dealership was contacted. The manager at that dealership told the consumer a couple of things that it could have been. The shaft that powers the pump sheered off, because it is tapered. The consumer's husband found the problem and he fixed it. *jb”Owner report · Steering · Jul 2005
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REARWARD FOLDING HEAD RESTRAINTS ON THE SECOND ROW SEATS, TWO POTENTIAL PINCH POINTS EXIST ON EACH OF THE FOLDING HEAD RESTRAINTS WHEN THE RESTRAINTS ARE FOLDED REARWARD AS THE SEATBACK IS FOLDED DOWN.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL PROTECTIVE COVERS OVER THE PINCH POINTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 8, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006.
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Is the 2000 GMC Denali reliable?
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2000 GMC Denali. The most complained-about area is tires.
Does the 2000 GMC Denali have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning seats:front assembly:head restraint. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.