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.
The worst 2000 GMC Denali problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes8
- Tires5
- Engine3
- Fuel system2
- Visibility2
Problems by type
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- Brakes8
- Tires5
- Engine3
- Fuel system2
- Visibility2
- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
Recalls 1
Seats: front assembly: head restraint
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782, or cadillac at 1‑800‑458‑8006.
Recall number 02V253000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Parking brake failure
Odi's review of complaint data received since the close of ea04-011 revealed no indication that the investigation should be re-opened.more details can be found in the federal register notice enclosed in the dp05-009 public file.odi reserves the right to reopen the investigation in the future should conditions warrant.
DP05009
Alleged failure of 2nd row seatbelt alr
The automatic locking retractor (alr) is a feature incorporated in the subject vehicle for locking the webbing to properly secure a child safety seat into a vehicle.this pe was opened based on a gm technical service bulletin stating that with certain child safety seats the webbing may not remain locked.there are no complaints in the odi database and only two complaints to gm.gm's instructions state for the final step in using the webbing lock feature to push and pull the child restraint to be sure it is secure. If the alr is not locked, the user would be fully aware of this condition prior to completing proper installation of the child safety seat in this vehicle.this investigation did not uncover any complaints of the alr inadvertently unlocking while the vehicle is in motion.the emergency locking retractor (elr) feature remains available to lock the retractor in a crash.a safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see attached summary for additional information.
PE02067
Technical service bulletins for the 2000 GMC Denali 73
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities
- This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves...
- This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS)...
- This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake...
- This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil...
- This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer...
- This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be...
What 2000 GMC Denali owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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.
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 the federal safety agency action number: pe05020. I believe this is the same issue that caused my accident.
Tl*the 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 police report was filed. The cause of the failure has not been determined. The failure and current mileages were 117,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 gmc denali. The contact was experiencing difficulty starting the vehicle. The independent mechanic could not duplicate the failures, but provided her with the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v155000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The manufacturer stated that her VIN was not included in the recall; however, the dealer verified that the failures were caused by the fuel pump. The repair cost was estimated at over $1,000. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were less than 100,405.
Recall # 05v379000 was issued 8/29/2005 for the gmc yukon denali for ABS malfunction. Gmc says my VIN is not included yet I have the exact problem described. This is a dangerous problem and no web site specifies VIN number exclusion. The year and model are the only factors. Gmc should fix this problem.
Abs sensor fails at low speeds. Requires extended distance to stop. Brake failure.
Brake failure at slow speeds. My foot would be on the brake coming to a stop and then the ABS system would activate causing the car to move forward requiring more pressure on the brake pedal to stop. Recall 05v37900 is an accurate description of the problem.
Dt: the consumer states that her windshield wipers went out about 1 to 2 years ago. When she called gmc, they had told her the recall was not for 2000 model vehicles. She was told how to fix the vehicle, which was done. On saturday, the power steering went out on the vehicle. General motors was called and they did not have any information, but the nearest dealership was contacted. The manager at that dealership told the consumer a couple of things that it could have been. The shaft that powers the pump sheered off, because it is tapered. The consumer's husband found the problem and he fixed it.
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Is the 2000 GMC Denali reliable?
Owners have filed 21 complaints about the 2000 GMC Denali, 3.5 times a typical Denali model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 GMC Denali?
Brakes, with 8 complaints. Next is tires (5).
How many recalls does the 2000 GMC Denali have?
1 recall, covering seats.
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