MYRModel Year Report

2001 GMC Denali

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2001 GMC Denali
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:31:59.460Z

Only 22 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 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
22

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1999: 14 complaints 1999 2000: 21 complaints 2001: 22 complaints 2001 22 2002: 23 complaints 2003: 32 complaints 2003 2007: 3 complaints 2008: 4 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2010: 5 complaints 2010 2011: 11 complaints 2012: 6 complaints 2012 2013: 5 complaints 2014: 5 complaints 2014 2015: 18 complaints
1999: 14 complaints 1999 2000: 21 complaints 2000 2001: 22 complaints 2001 22 2002: 23 complaints 2002 2003: 32 complaints 2003 2007: 3 complaints 2007 2008: 4 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2010: 5 complaints 2010 2011: 11 complaints 2011 2012: 6 complaints 2012 2013: 5 complaints 2013 2014: 5 complaints 2014 2015: 18 complaints 2015
1999: 14 complaints 1999 2000: 21 complaints 2000 2001: 22 complaints 2001 22 2002: 23 complaints 2002 2003: 32 complaints 2003 2007: 3 complaints 2007 2008: 4 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2010: 5 complaints 2010 2011: 11 complaints 2011 2012: 6 complaints 2012 2013: 5 complaints 2013 2014: 5 complaints 2014 2015: 18 complaints 2015

2001: 22 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199914
200021
200122
200223
200332
20073
20084
20092
20105
201111
20126
20135
20145
201518

Known problem areas

Only 22 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

5 of 22 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Show complaint excerpts

Brake line ruptured while driving in the mall parking lot - pedal went straight to the floor, thankfully still had some (Tiny) brake left to stop. Looked under the truck and saw brake fluid dripping underneath.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-01-23

Power train

5 of 22 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing differential unit and transfer case (4-wheel drive).

Show complaint excerpts

A "Weird" Sound was heard. The truck locked up and the front end exploded. The dealer replaced the differential.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-24

Engine and engine cooling

3 of 22 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.

Steering

3 of 22 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing pump and hydraulic power assist system.

Fuel system, gasoline

3 of 22 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing fuel pump.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2005-12-20Defect petitionClosed 2006-05-31 Parking brake failure

Buy-smart checklist

2001 GMC Denali — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 02V253000 · Seats
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2001 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 2001 GMC Denali?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 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.