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Fuel systemPart report

2001 GMC Denali Fuel system Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
14%of 22 total for the year
Median mileage
57,450miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 GMC Denali, 14% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,450 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.

“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

Related service bulletins

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201516%
2014120%
2012117%
200313%
2001314%
2000210%

Other parts of the 2001 GMC Denali

Brakes
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 GMC Denali

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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