Major Problems with GMC Yukon Denali Derived from Complaints & Recalls

Learn about the common problems with a used GMC Yukon Denali to avoid purchasing a bad year of the model.

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Best and Worst Years for GMC Yukon Denali

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of GMC Yukon Denali.

Model Year	Complaints
2000 Yukon Denali	18
1999 Yukon Denali	27

Worst 3 GMC Yukon Denali complaints

1999 GMC Yukon Denali FRONTAL Victims: 2

1999 GMC Yukon Denali ENGINE Victims: 1

Browse GMC Yukon Denali complaints by category

Problems with ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC and SERVICE BRAKES are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from GMC Yukon Denali owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the speed sensor fails at speeds between 6 and 9 mpg resulting in no or limited ability to brake. repeated...	11 ~ 74364 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2000 gmc yukon denali. while driving 25 mph or a lower speed the brake pedal extends...	4 ~ 148560 miles
SERVICE BRAKES brakes failed to stop properly surging/intermittent pulsing and strange sounds. i thought this was a normal function for abs brakes....	4 ~ 145981 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM when adjusting the steering wheel during night hours the headlights would flicker. the dealership was notified but did not resolve	4 ~ 95000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2000 gmc yukon denali. while driving 65 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled and shut off. the...	3 ~ 117791 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES while traveling the left front tire exploded causing consumer to go into a terrible spin and side swiping a sign...	3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i was driving north on 85 at 70 miles an hour and my vehicle decided to drop down to 20....	2 ~ 167000 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dt*: the contact stated while starting the vehicle the engine will turn over but not start. the contact has replaced...	2 ~ 96500 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS dt: the contact stated since purchasing the vehicle it has bucked while braking. it was as though the back brakes...	2 ~ 47500 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING refusal to honor nationally advertised warranty program for repairs which resulted in a vehicle fire. while driving the vehicle developed...	2
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the hood raises in the wind while driving the dealer has attempted repair on several occasions but the problem still	2 ~ 45000 miles
TIRES i was traveling 60 mph on interstate 20 when tire tread/belt began to separate from the tire. fortunately i was...	1
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS on 12/14/07 we were involved in an auto accident. we were traveling at about 50mph and ran into the back...	1
CONTROL MODULE > ANTI-THEFT > IGNITION my 2000 yukon denali old body style with passlock 1. many times it will not start due to a problem...	1
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 1999 gmc yukon denali. on september 8 2007 while attempting to stop at a stop sign...	1 ~ 140000 miles
SHOES/LININGS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS tl*the contact owns a 2000 gmc yukon denali. while driving 30 mph the vehicle refused to stop and the brakes...	1 ~ 98000 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the service engine light came on in vehicle. i took vehicle to auto zone for a diagnostic check and it...	1 ~ 94000 miles
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR abs brakes engaged with no warning at low speeds (parking lots stop signs drive throuhs) and greatly increased the stopping...	1 ~ 105000 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY windshield wiper's malfunction and work intermittently. this is a know problem and a recall for many chevrolet's and gm's. for...	1 ~ 65000 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while driving automatic transmission malfunctioned resulting in sudden acceleration then vehicle wouldn't go into reverse. dealer could not determine the	1 ~ 100000 miles
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN 1) 4wd faulty encoder motor failure--switch to engage 4wd failed occurred at 75 841 miles on 12/31/03 2) could not...	1 ~ 75841 miles
STEERING while turning the steering wheel to the left or right it would feel real loose. consumer would lose control for	1 ~ 60000 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING unintended power assist to the right occurs when either turning left or going straight. occurs at various speeds.---- dims 11	1 ~ 72027 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT my vehicle was serviced by this facility. i am the second owner and have owned this vehicle for less than...	1
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE my vehicle was serviced by this facility. i am the second owner and have owned this vehicle for less than...	1
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my vehicle was serviced by this facility. i am the second owner and have owned this vehicle for less than...	1
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my vehicle was serviced by this facility. i am the second owner and have owned this vehicle for less than...	1
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my vehicle was serviced by this facility. i am the second owner and have owned this vehicle for less than...	1
STRUCTURE the hood raises in the wind while driving the dealer has attempted repair on several occasions but the problem still	1
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the hood raises in the wind while driving the dealer has attempted repair on several occasions but the problem still	1
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the hood raises in the wind while driving the dealer has attempted repair on several occasions but the problem still	1
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY the hood raises in the wind while driving the dealer has attempted repair on several occasions but the problem still	1
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the hood raises in the wind while driving the dealer has attempted repair on several occasions but the problem still	1

FAQ

What year GMC Yukon Denali is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 2 years, GMC Yukon Denali models of 2000, 1999 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for GMC Yukon Denali?

GMC Yukon Denali models of 1999 and 2000 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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