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GMC DenaliModel year report

2001 GMC Denali Problems

Complaints
22filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
64,300miles, 17 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 2001 GMC Denali (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 22 consumer complaints for the 2001 GMC Denali. The part named most often is brakes, with 6 complaints (27% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (5) and engine cooling (3). 17 of the complaints include a mileage, and 29% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 64,300 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 62 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

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: Seats (1), Body and structure (1), Suspension (1).

Example complaints

Brakes: “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 the street to a service center. Again the repair man said all the brake lines are rusted out. We repaired one a summer ago with the same issue.”

NHTSA complaint #10574775, filed 2014-03, 94,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “My husband was driving with my four children going about 5mph when he went to make a left turn and lost the power steering. Being so close to home, he was able to drive it home. My husband also noticed that an axle seal was leaking as well and this was also considered common for problems. We use this vehicle as our only family car, so naturally we had it fixed right away. …”

NHTSA complaint #10120581, filed 2005-05, 63,900 miles

Engine cooling: “Vehicle idles then cuts off, especially on a turn or a incline. I have to small children and the vehicle will cut off in the middle of traffic. Last night I thought I was going to be in major car accident.”

NHTSA complaint #10047418, filed 2003-11

Fuel system: “1. Vehicle quit running on highway exit ramp. Engine would crank, but not start. Pushed to side of road. After several more attempts to start, engine did start. Would not restart next day. 2. Fuel pump wiring in the gas tank melted and one terminal in the module's connector exhibited signs of arcing/heat. 3. Both the fuel pump/sending unit module and the connector were replaced. I do have possession of both parts.”

NHTSA complaint #10145986, filed 2005-12, 50,600 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

29% of the 17 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 48,500 and 90,000 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (17 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 64,300 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

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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.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2001 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. 62 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 62 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 2001 GMC Denali have?

NHTSA recorded 22 consumer complaints for the 2001 GMC Denali as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2001 GMC Denali is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 6 complaints (27% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 5.

Has the 2001 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 2001 GMC Denali reported?

Among the 17 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 64,300 miles and the middle half falls between 48,500 and 90,000 miles; 29% 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.

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.