2000 GMC Denali Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Denali years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 GMC Denali. That ranks 4th out of 14 Denali model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (6 complaints, 29%), typically at around 140,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 21owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 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 | 6 | 29% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 24% | 34,051 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 10% | 30,200 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 10% | 86,203 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% | 117,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 5% | 172,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 5% | 149,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 5% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 5% | 172,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | 174,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 5% | 172,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 GMC Denali recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seats:front assembly:head restraint
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Parking brake failure (DP05009) — opened Dec 20, 2005, closed May 31, 2006.
- Alleged failure of 2nd row seatbelt alr (PE02067) — opened Sep 25, 2002, closed Feb 11, 2003.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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
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…
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
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…
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 | 21 | 1 |
| 1999 Denali | 14 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 GMC Denali?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, tires, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 GMC Denali?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 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 2000 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.