1999 GMC Denali Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Denali years
- Far more complaints than other years 6th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 GMC Denali. That ranks 6th out of 14 Denali model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (5 complaints, 36%), typically at around 106,309 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 14owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 GMC Denali problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 36% | 106,309 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 29% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 7% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 7% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 7% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 7% | 65,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 GMC Denali recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seat belts:front:webbing
Problem: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with the occupant protection requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the right front passenger restraint systems may not meet the neck extension requirements.
Fix: Dealers will install a tray insert on the top of the passenger side of the instrument panel. The tray insert corrects the noncompliance.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I purchased a 1999 yukon denali from my former brother n law; he didn't inform me that my windows, door locks, radio,and windshield wipers would stop working. I was told that i needed a body control module; one gmc mechanic asked me what does this part do. I'm a lady how would i know these things…
While returning home from work today i approached a traffic light, pressed on the brake pedal and my foot went straight to the floor. I had to turn into the grass median to avoid hitting the cars in front as i pressed the emergency manual brake. Because i was very close to home at that point i was…
Anti-lock braking system engages when coming to a stop causing vehicle to take longer than expected to come to a stop. I have had several near accidents including almost striking a pedestrian. *jb
1999 gmc yukon was taken to russ darrow waukesha, inc. Cadillac/gmc for unwanted antilock brake system (abs) activation. Dealer suggested this could cause increased stopping distances which could lead to a crash. Dealer informed vehicle owner of recall nhtsa campaign 05v379000; wheel speed sensor…
On april 4, 2006 at approx. 5:00pm our 1999 denali gmc caught fire and was destroyed. It started to lose power and then immediately burst into flames and was a total loss. I feel this was a manufacture defect of some kind and would like to have this investigated. I do have pictures to provide you…
Other GMC Denali years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Denali | 18 | 0 |
| 2014 Denali | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 Denali | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 Denali | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 Denali | 11 | 0 |
| 2010 Denali | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 Denali | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 Denali | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 Denali | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 Denali | 32 | 0 |
| 2002 Denali | 23 | 1 |
| 2001 Denali | 22 | 1 |
| 2000 Denali | 21 | 1 |
| 1999 | 14 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 GMC Denali?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 GMC Denali?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 GMC Denali a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Denali model years, the 1999 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.