1999 GMC Yukon Denali

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1999 GMC Yukon Denali
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:39:51.534Z

Only 27 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 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Yukon Denali Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1999: 27 complaints 1999 2000: 18 complaints 2001: 35 complaints 2002: 29 complaints 2002 2003: 72 complaints 2004: 109 complaints 2005: 49 complaints 2005 2006: 21 complaints 2007: 120 complaints 2008: 58 complaints 2008 2009: 46 complaints 2010: 53 complaints 2011: 96 complaints 2011 2012: 28 complaints 2013: 29 complaints 2015: 73 complaints 2015 2016: 18 complaints 2017: 12 complaints 2018: 2 complaints 2018 2019: 3 complaints 2019
1999: 27 complaints
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YearComplaints
199927
200018
200135
200229
200372
2004109
200549
200621
2007120
200858
200946
201053
201196
201228
201329
201573
201618
201712
20182
20193

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 27 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

7 of 27 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

TIRES

2 of 27 total reports mention: tires.

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PE-00-020; ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 1999, GMC, DENALI, TIRE SIZE P265/70R16, DOT NUMBER NOT AVAILABLE, AND TIRES ONLY HAVE 17 THOUSAND MILES ON THEM. WHEN DRIVING 60 MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE SIDEWALL AREA.

NHTSA ODI report, 20000914

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 of 27 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 of 27 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

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THE BRAKES ARE FAULTY. NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20010227

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 27 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

FIRE INJURY
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REFUSAL TO HONOR NATIONALLY ADVERTISED WARRANTY PROGRAM FOR REPAIRS WHICH RESULTED IN A VEHICLE FIRE. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED AN OIL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND REPAIRED SO THE CONSUMER ASSUMED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20041201

GMC DENALI TRUCK CAUGHT FIRE 302 MILES AFTER BEING REPAIRED BY A GM GOODWRENCH MECHANIC IN JULY 2002. *PH THE CONSUMER WAS ON A FAMILY VACATION WHEN THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED AN OIL LEAK. *SC *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20040506

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20011220 — EA (closed 20021209)

SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE SEPARATION

I 20050428 — PE (closed 20050913)

UNWANTED LOW-SPEED ABS ACTIVATION

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 GMC Yukon Denali — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (2 reports on file for this year).

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2001 ▲ 2009 ▲ 2005

WORST YEARS

■ 2007 ◆ 2004 ◆ 2011

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FAQ

Is the 1999 GMC Yukon 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 1999 GMC Yukon Denali?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 GMC Yukon Denali have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.