2000 GMC DENALI — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
26
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 GMC DENALI
The 2000 GMC DENALI has received a total of 26 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Tirestreadbelt (3 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulic (2 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2000 GMC DENALI
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2000 GMC DENALI, potentially affecting up to 558,904 vehicles.
Recall 02V253000 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
| 558,904 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
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 DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 GMC DENALI
26 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 GMC DENALI. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tirestreadbelt | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodyhood | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiressidewall | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 TURN THE CAR ON AN TRY TO PUT IT IN GEAR IT WONT WORK IT TAKES ABOUT 2-3 MINUTES BEFORE IT WILL ENGAGE. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT I CAN DO TO FIX THESE ISSUES WITH MY CAR, I LOVE IT VERY MUCH AND WILL BE UPSET IF SOMETHING WERE TO HAPPEN TO HER. SO FAR SO GOOD NO ACCIDENTS TO REPORT THIS TIME HOPEFULLY NEXT TIME THE SAME IF THERE IS A NEXT. *TR
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 TURN THE CAR ON AN TRY TO PUT IT IN GEAR IT WONT WORK IT TAKES ABOUT 2-3 MINUTES BEFORE IT WILL ENGAGE. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT I CAN DO TO FIX THESE ISSUES WITH MY CAR, I LOVE IT VERY MUCH AND WILL BE UPSET IF SOMETHING WERE TO HAPPEN TO HER. SO FAR SO GOOD NO ACCIDENTS TO REPORT THIS TIME HOPEFULLY NEXT TIME THE SAME IF THERE IS A NEXT. *TR
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 DOESN'T MATTER WHAT SPEED YOU PUT THEM ON. I HAVE NOT BEEN HAPPY WITH THIS VEHICLE AT ALL, I LOOKED INFORMATION UP ON THIS VEHICLE BEFORE PURCHASING AND IT IS NOT LIKE THE INFORMATION STATED. *TR
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. *TR
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 DOESN'T MATTER WHAT SPEED YOU PUT THEM ON. I HAVE NOT BEEN HAPPY WITH THIS VEHICLE AT ALL, I LOOKED INFORMATION UP ON THIS VEHICLE BEFORE PURCHASING AND IT IS NOT LIKE THE INFORMATION STATED. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2000 GMC DENALI
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 GMC DENALI in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 GMC DENALI
General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2000 GMC DENALI. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
02095 — SUSPENSION
OWNERS MAY INQUIRE ABOUT THE PROPER SETUP FOR A WEIGHT DISTRIBUTING HITCH ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RPO Z55 AUTO RIDE SUSPENSION. *MJ
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 GMC DENALI
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC DENALI
- 1999 GMC DENALI — 14 complaints
- 2000 GMC DENALI (current)
- 2001 GMC DENALI — 31 complaints
- 2002 GMC DENALI — 28 complaints
- 2003 GMC DENALI — 40 complaints
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