Most common 2000 GMC Denali problems
Share of the 21 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
GMC Denali complaints by model year
Best Denali years: 2010, 2013, 2014. Years to avoid: 2003, 2002, 2015, 2000. Compare all years →
2000 GMC Denali recalls (1)
Seats › Front assembly › Head restraint
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with rearward folding head restraints on the second row seats, two potential pinch points exist on each of the folding head restraints when the restraints are folded rearward as the seatback is folded down.
Remedy: Dealers will install protective covers over the pinch points. Owner notification began November 8, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free…
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 2000 GMC Denali:
Alleged failure of 2nd row seatbelt alr
The automatic locking retractor (alr) is a feature incorporated in the subject vehicle for locking the webbing to properly secure a child safety seat into a vehicle.this pe was opened based on a GM technical service bulletin stating that with certain child safety seats the webbing May not remain locked.there are no complaints in the odi database and only two complaints to GM.GM's instructions state for the final…
Parking brake failure
Odi's review of complaint data received since the close of ea04-011 revealed no indication that the investigation should be re-opened.more details can be found in the federal register notice enclosed in the dp05-009 public file.odi reserves the right to reopen the investigation in the future should conditions warrant.
What 2000 GMC Denali owners say
Brakes
Hit wall at low speed due to anti-lock brake system incorrectly activated. Same condition has since occurred stopping at stop signs. My vehicle is a 2000 yukon Denali. It isn't covered in NHTSA action number: pe05020. I believe this is the same issue that caused my accident.
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.
Wheels & 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.
Approximately 55 MPH, tire blowout on the left front, caused vehicle to veers off the road to the right and hit a series of metal posts with steel cable strung between them, the cause was a tire failure due to delamination tread seperation.
Engine & cooling
I have just been having problems with this vehicle since I purchased it. When driving it sometimes feels like the truck is fishtailing, going down a straight road. The engine makes a gargling noise while driving and it gets even louder when you turn the vehicle off. The wipers work when and how they want to work; it doesn't matter what speed you put them on. I have not been happy with this vehicle at all, I looked information up on this vehicle before purchasing and it is not like the information stated.
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).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 GMC Denali a good car?
Based on 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 Denali rates use caution: 1.4× as many complaints as a typical year of the Denali at the same age. It is one of the Denali years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 GMC Denali?
The brakes — 8 complaints, 38% of all complaints for this model year, most often about foundation components › disc › rotor. Next are the wheels & tires (5) and engine & cooling (3).
How many recalls does the 2000 GMC Denali have?
There is 1 recall for the 2000 GMC Denali, the most recent from September 17, 2002 (head restraint). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the GMC Denali?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2010, 2013 and 2014. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2003, 2002, 2015 and 2000. See the full GMC Denali years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 GMC Denali problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 100,000 miles; 25% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.