Does the 2000 GMC Denali have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 GMC Denali, the most recent reported on September 17, 2002 (Seats: front assembly, head restraint). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 GMC Denali?

Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes, hydraulic (6 complaints), followed by tires (5).

How many 2000 GMC Denali complaints mention a crash or fire?

3 of 21 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2000 GMC Denali recalls and problems

1 recall and 21 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2000 GMC Denali.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2000 GMC Denali recalls

Seats: front assembly, head restraint

NHTSA campaign 02V253000 · reported September 17, 2002 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 558,904 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: If a person were to insert their finger(s) into the pinch point when the head restraint folds, it could trap and pinch the finger(s) causing injury.
The fix: 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 remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or cadillac at 1-800-458-8006.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Service brakes, hydraulic6
Tires5
Engine and engine cooling2
Fuel system, gasoline2
Air bags1
Electrical system1
Engine1
Service brakes1
Service brakes, air1
Steering1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 24, 2014 · Service brakes
WHEN I BROUGHT THE CAR I KNEW THAT THEIR WERE SOME ISSUES THAT WOULD COME ABOUT, BUT I CAN BE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET, THE RADIO WILL GO OFF AND MY WINDOWS WILL NOT WORK, WIPERS WON'T WORK, MY DASH LIGHTS WILL GO OUT AND THE RADIO WILL NOT WORK AT ALL SOMETIMES IT LAST UP TO HOURS BEFORE I CAN GET THEM TO COME. I CAN…

Oct 10, 2012 · Vehicle speed control · 174,000 miles · crash reported
I WAS SLOWING DOWN FOR THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME TO TURN LEFT AND MY GAS PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I WOUND UP REARENDING THE VEHICLE BECAUSE MY VEHICLE'S BRAKES DID NOT WANT TO ENGAGE.

Oct 10, 2012 · Suspension · 172,000 miles
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…

Sep 9, 2009 · Service brakes, hydraulic · 59,010 miles · crash reported
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.

Apr 14, 2009 · Air bags · 117,000 miles · crash reported
TL CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC DENALI. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. HER VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. AS A RESULT, TWO OCCUPANTS SUSTAINED MODERATE INJURIES. THE CONTACT HAS PICTURES OF THE INCIDENT AND A…

Denali model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	1	21	3	0
2001	1	22	2	0
2002	1	23	3	1
2003	0	32	3	0

Across all years, the 2003 Denali has the most complaints (32). All GMC Denali years →

Questions

Does the 2000 GMC Denali have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 GMC Denali, the most recent reported on September 17, 2002 (Seats: front assembly, head restraint). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 GMC Denali?: Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes, hydraulic (6 complaints), followed by tires (5).
How many 2000 GMC Denali complaints mention a crash or fire?: 3 of 21 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 24, 2014.