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GMC DenaliModel year report

2000 GMC Denali Problems

Complaints
21filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
87,702miles, 12 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 GMC Denali (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2000 GMC Denali. The part named most often is brakes, with 8 complaints (38% of the total), followed by tires (5) and engine cooling (2). 12 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 87,702 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 56 technical service bulletins for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Suspension (1), Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Brakes: “Recall # 05v379000 was issued 8/29/2005 for the Gmc yukon Denali for ABS malfunction. Gmc says my VIN is not included yet I have the exact problem described. This is a dangerous problem and no web site specifies VIN number exclusion. The year and model are the only factors. Gmc should fix this problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10263833, filed 2009-04, 140,000 miles

Tires: “This is a tire blowout at 70 MPH on expressway 840 in tennessee. Picture shows tread belt separation (available upon request). Tires have 34051 miles and are the original equipment for this vehicle. Tire is driver side front. Inflation is (was)40 PSI. Vehicle started to vibrate then a loud pop noise with total tire failure resulting in a loss of steering capability and maneuverability. Firestone firehawk ls p265/70r16 111s 27820 ur bm 13858 - 1 027584 tpc spec 1155ms traction b temp b made in USA.”

NHTSA complaint #10135243, filed 2005-09, 34,051 miles

Engine cooling: “Driving hwy 65 south at 70 MPH engine suddenly quit .... Hard steering and little brake had to weave between construction barrels to avoid traffic (close accident). Dealer replaced the crank speed sensor ($250.00).”

NHTSA complaint #10100421, filed 2004-11, 22,400 miles

Fuel system: “Re: fuel tank leak 2000 Gmc yukon/Denali on the evening of september 23, 2004 the fuel tank was filled at a local gas station. Upon arrival at home a strong gasoline smell was noticed from the vehicle. The next morning no overwhelming smell of gasoline was evident. On october 1, 2004 the fuel tank was filled during the day, and gasoline was observed leaking down the side of the fuel tank and dripping onto the ground. The vehicle was driven home and not used until after the fuel was no longer leaking on october 4, 2004. …”

NHTSA complaint #10093933, filed 2004-10, 72,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

25% of the 12 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 59,010 and 140,000 miles.

0%0–108%10–2517%25–5017%50–758%75–10033%100–15017%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (12 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 87,702 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

20002001200320044200520062009420122014
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2000 GMC Denali. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Denali · sedan not rated4 / 4———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2000 GMC Denali → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 56 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 56 bulletins →

Other model years of the GMC Denali

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20151856,0000———Falling
2014567,0000———Not enough data
2013524,4000———Not enough data
2012682,0000———Not enough data
201111114,2390———Not enough data
2010591,3250———Not enough data
20033250,0000——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20022336,0001———Stable
20012264,3001———Stable
20002187,7021———Stable
19991482,5001———Not enough data

All GMC Denali model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 GMC Denali have?

NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2000 GMC Denali as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2000 GMC Denali is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 8 complaints (38% of the total), followed by tires with 5.

Has the 2000 GMC Denali been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2000 GMC Denali reported?

Among the 12 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 87,702 miles and the middle half falls between 59,010 and 140,000 miles; 25% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.