2001 GMC Denali Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Denali years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 GMC Denali. That ranks 3rd out of 14 Denali model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (5 complaints, 23%), typically at around 64,300 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 22owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 5 | 23% | 64,300 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 14% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 14% | 57,450 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 14% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 14% | 63,900 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 9% | 71,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 9% | 62,326 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 9% | 124,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% | 64,300 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 5% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5% | 111,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 5% | 82,133 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 5% | 64,300 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
1. Dashboard cracked / cracking above instrument panel. 2. Dashboard crack / cracking top left corner of airbag. A. Dashboard crack is about 6 inches long b. Dashboard crack near airbag is 1 and a half inch long.
Rear-ended while at a complete stop for a red light. High impact; my head hit the steering wheel then the driver side panel. My airbag did not deploy. My door was pried open by a pedestrian who checked me and asked if i knew what happened and was i okay. I opened the door, struggled out and tried…
Tried to stop at red light ,and the brake pedal went all the way down i had to jump the curb not to hit another car. My husband came and looked at the truck and saw the brake lines were rusted through and fluid was coming out. He put a whole can of brake fluid in so that i could move the truck down…
Brake line ruptured while driving in the mall parking lot - pedal went straight to the floor, thankfully still had some (tiny) brake left to stop. Looked under the truck and saw brake fluid dripping underneath. All brake lines look completely rusted out making the vehicle undrivable. *tr
We have noticed that our cars anti-lock brakes activate when we get to a low speed of about 5 mph, causing our stopping distance to be increased, which almost caused us to rear-end another car. We bought the car used about 3 months ago and noticed this problem on thanksgiving of this year. There is…
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 | 22 | 1 |
| 2000 Denali | 21 | 1 |
| 1999 Denali | 14 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 GMC Denali?
Owners most often report power train, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 GMC Denali?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.