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2000 GMC Denali problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 26 complaints on file for the 2000 GMC Denali — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

26

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

2

Investigations

4

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

2

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2000 compare to other Denali years?

Denali NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted40 complaints1999: 14 complaints2000: 26 complaints2001: 31 complaints2002: 28 complaints2003: 40 complaints2007: 3 complaints2008: 7 complaints2009: 2 complaints2010: 6 complaints2011: 13 complaints2012: 10 complaints2013: 7 complaints2014: 5 complaints2015: 27 complaints
Denali NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2000 GMC Denali problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes831%
Tires & Wheels519%
Engine312%
Fuel System28%
Visibility & Wipers28%
Suspension14%
Speed Control14%
Electrical System14%
Airbags14%
Steering14%
Body & Structure14%

Does the 2000 GMC Denali have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

02V253000SeatsSeptember 17, 2002 · 558,904 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

IF A PERSON WERE TO INSERT THEIR FINGER(S) INTO THE PINCH POINT WHEN THE HEAD RESTRAINT FOLDS, IT COULD TRAP AND PINCH THE FINGER(S) CAUSING INJURY.

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · July 9, 2009 · crash

“APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, TIRE BLOWOUT ON THE LEFT FRONT, CAUSED VEHICLE TO VEERS OFF THE ROAD TO THE RIGHT AND HIT A SERIES OF METAL POSTS WITH STEEL CABLE STRUNG BETWEEN THEM, THE CAUSE WAS A TIRE FAILURE DUE TO DELAMINATION TREAD SEPERATION.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · May 20, 2001

“DRIVING HWY 65 SOUTH AT 70 MPH ENGINE SUDDENLY QUIT .... HARD STEERING AND LITTLE BRAKE HAD TO WEAVE BETWEEN CONSTRUCTION BARRELS TO AVOID TRAFFIC (CLOSE ACCIDENT). DEALER REPLACED THE CRANK SPEED SENSOR ($250.00). *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · November 11, 2004

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · March 29, 2012

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · March 31, 2009

2000 GMC Denali — common questions

Is the 2000 GMC Denali reliable?

The record is thin — 26 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2000 Denali problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (8 complaints), tires & wheels (5 complaints), engine (3 complaints).

Does the 2000 GMC Denali have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2000 GMC Denali. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2000 GMC Denali under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 2 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Which GMC Denali years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Denali years to avoid are 2003, 2001. The cleanest record among Denali years belongs to 2009.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.