1999 GMC Yukon Denali problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
A typical year for this model
The 1999 GMC Yukon Denali sits mid-pack among Yukon Denali years: 38 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 40, with no recalls and 2 closed investigations.
Brakes leads the complaint categories with 14 reports (37% of the total).
38
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
2
Investigations
2
Crash-involved
2
Fires reported
4
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 1999 compare to other Yukon Denali years?
What are the most common 1999 GMC Yukon Denali problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 14 | 37% | new |
| Engine | 5 | 13% | new |
| Tires & Wheels | 3 | 8% | new |
| Electrical System | 3 | 8% | new |
| Visibility & Wipers | 2 | 5% | new |
| Transmission | 2 | 5% | new |
| Steering | 2 | 5% | new |
| Fuel System | 2 | 5% | new |
| Latches & Locks | 1 | 3% | new |
| Climate Control (A/C & Heat) | 1 | 3% | new |
| Airbags | 1 | 3% | new |
| Lighting | 1 | 3% | new |
| Body & Structure | 1 | 3% | new |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GMC YUKON DENALI. ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2007, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT LOW SPEEDS, THE…”
“REFUSAL TO HONOR NATIONALLY ADVERTISED WARRANTY PROGRAM FOR REPAIRS WHICH RESULTED IN A VEHICLE FIRE. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED AN OIL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND REPAIRED SO THE CONSUMER ASSUMED. SIX HOURS THE VEHICLE WAS IN FLAMES. THE CONSUMER LATER LEARNED, THE…”
“MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS, WINDOWS, RADIO AND DOOR LOCKS WILL INTERMITTENTLY STOP WORKING. I HAVE FOUND SEVERAL OTHERS TO BE EXPERIENCING THE SAME EXACT PROBLEMS BASED ON SEVERAL ONLINE FORUMS I FOUND BY GOOGLING "PROBLEMS WITH 99 YUKON DENALI". IT SEEMS AS THOUGH REPLACING THE BODY CONTROL MODULE FIXES…”
“I WAS TRAVELING 60 MPH ON INTERSTATE 20 WHEN TIRE TREAD/BELT BEGAN TO SEPARATE FROM THE TIRE. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. THE TIRE ARE NOT ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. I AM CAREFUL TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER INFLATION LEVEL OF THE TIRES. THERE WAS NO PRIOR INDICATION…”
“FUEL PUMP FUSE BLOWS DURING HIGHWAY DRIVING. NOT SURE OF EXACT SPEED. I BELIEVE I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 60 TO 65 MILES PER HOUR. BLEW FOUR TIMES. PROBLEM ONCE PER MILE. I GOT OFF THE HIGHWAY AND TOOK THE STREET THE REST OF THE WAY AND THE FUSE DID NOT BLOW. HAVE NOT BEEN TO A MECHANIC YET EXCEPT FOR…”
1999 GMC Yukon Denali — common questions
Is the 1999 GMC Yukon Denali reliable?
It is close to typical for the Yukon Denali: 38 NHTSA complaints, 0 recalls, and 2 investigations on file.
What are the most common 1999 Yukon Denali problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (14 complaints), engine (5 complaints), electrical system (3 complaints).
Does the 1999 GMC Yukon Denali have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1999 GMC Yukon Denali.
Is the 1999 GMC Yukon Denali under NHTSA investigation?
NHTSA opened 2 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.
Which GMC Yukon Denali years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Yukon Denali years to avoid are 2007, 2004, 2011, 2003, 2015, 2010, 2008, 2005. The cleanest record among Yukon Denali years belongs to 2018.
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.