2000 GMC Denali
Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 21
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2000
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2000: 21 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 21 |
| 2001 | 22 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2003 | 32 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 18 |
Known problem areas
Only 21 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
8 of 21 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Tires
5 of 21 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-11-02
Vehicle comes equipped with firestone firehawk/ls tires, P26570R16. Front passenger's side tire suffered a sidewall blowout. Dealer has been contacted.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-01-18
The tread on our tires was separating just as on the recalled tires. We felt a severe vibration in the car when traveling at interstate speeds and the mechanics told us this when we had this vibration checked.( DOT number: )
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-09-06
Fuel system, gasoline
2 of 21 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly.
Engine and engine cooling
2 of 21 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.
Visibility
1 of 21 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2002-09-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-02-11 Alleged failure of 2ND row seatbelt alr
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2002-11-08Seats02V253000 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…
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…
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2005-12-20Defect petitionClosed 2006-05-31 Parking brake failure
Buy-smart checklist
2000 GMC Denali — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 02V253000 · Seats
FAQ
- Is the 2000 GMC Denali reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 GMC Denali?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 GMC Denali have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.