1999 GMC Denali Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 36%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 106,309miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 GMC Denali, 36% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 106,309 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 able to continue driving while using the emergency brake to stop. I checked the brake fluid level and it was within normal range.”
NHTSA complaint #10282698, filed 2009-09, 106,309 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10177720, filed 2007-01, 99,500 miles“Dt: 1999 Gmc Denali. The consumer put new brake shoes/calipers and rotors on the vehicle. The rear brake equipment did not need to be replaced during the time the front brake equipment was replaced. The rear brakes soon became inoperative causing the front tires to wear out. The consumer found the recall 05v379000 for the rear brakes. When he called the dealership they stated that this vehicle was not included in this recall due to the VIN. The rear brakes have not been fixed yet.”
NHTSA complaint #10135534, filed 2005-09“Front inside brake pads wore down to metal in 9100 miles. Right front rotor was scored and needed to be turned down. Dealer states calipers are working correctly. Then why only are the inside pads worn.”
NHTSA complaint #709885, filed 1999-08Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 GMC Denali
4 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 GMC Denali
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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