Chevrolet Denali Problems by Year
NHTSA has 12 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Chevrolet Denali, across 7 model years (2000–2006). The 2005 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.
Chevrolet Denali years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Denali model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2005 Denali: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2003 Denali: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2004 Denali: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2000 Denali: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2001 Denali: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2002 Denali: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Chevrolet Denali problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Chevrolet Denali model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Denali | 1 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2005 Denali | 3 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2004 Denali | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2003 Denali | 3 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2002 Denali | 1 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2001 Denali | 1 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2000 Denali | 1 | 0 | — | Visibility |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Denali years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2005 (3), 2003 (3), 2004 (2). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Chevrolet Denali?
Engine and Engine Cooling, with 3 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Denali have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.