1999 GMC Yukon Denali Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Yukon Denali years
- Fewer complaints than other years 14th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 GMC Yukon Denali. That ranks 14th out of 20 Yukon Denali model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (11 complaints, 41%), typically at around 112,500 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 27owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 GMC Yukon 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 | 11 | 41% | 112,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 15% | 94,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 11% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 7% | 128,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 7% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 7% | 66,014 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 7% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 4% | 128,922 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 GMC Yukon Denali recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 GMC Yukon Denali.
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
- Unwanted low-speed abs activation (PE05020) — opened Apr 28, 2005, closed Sep 13, 2005, led to recall 05V379000.
- Seat belt anchorage separation (EA01018) — opened Dec 20, 2001, closed Dec 9, 2002.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
As the vehicle was pulling off a parking lot the brakes went to the floor. After driving home using the parking brake to stop, i pulled the drivers side wheel off and after adding more brake fluid saw the leak at the fuel tank area wile my wife pushed the pedal. All the brake lines look corroded…
In my 1999 gmc yukon denali at a slow speed while trying to come to a complete stop the abs prematurely activate making it nearly impossible to stop completely. I have read many complaints about the same problem with the same vehicle and still nothing has been done about it. Please post a recall…
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…
This weekend (friday night) i started smelling a "burnt wire" smell. I drove to the store on saturday morning came back home. I went to the store again sunday morning and noticed smoke coming out of the drivers door. I immediately pulled over and called the fire dept. After going through my door…
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…
Other GMC Yukon Denali years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Yukon Denali | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 Yukon Denali | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 Yukon Denali | 12 | 0 |
| 2016 Yukon Denali | 18 | 0 |
| 2015 Yukon Denali | 73 | 0 |
| 2013 Yukon Denali | 29 | 0 |
| 2012 Yukon Denali | 28 | 0 |
| 2011 Yukon Denali | 96 | 0 |
| 2010 Yukon Denali | 53 | 0 |
| 2009 Yukon Denali | 46 | 0 |
| 2008 Yukon Denali | 58 | 0 |
| 2007 Yukon Denali | 120 | 0 |
| 2006 Yukon Denali | 21 | 0 |
| 2005 Yukon Denali | 49 | 0 |
| 2004 Yukon Denali | 109 | 0 |
| 2003 Yukon Denali | 72 | 0 |
| 2002 Yukon Denali | 29 | 0 |
| 2001 Yukon Denali | 35 | 1 |
| 2000 Yukon Denali | 18 | 0 |
| 1999 | 27 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 GMC Yukon Denali?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 GMC Yukon Denali?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 GMC Yukon Denali a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Yukon Denali model years, the 1999 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.