As the vehicle was pulling off a parking lot the brakes went to the floor. After driving home using the parking brake to stop, I pulled the drivers side wheel off and after adding more brake fluid saw the leak at the fuel tank area wile my wife pushed the pedal. All the brake lines look corroded.
The worst 1999 GMC Yukon Denali problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes12
- Engine4
- Electrical3
- Tires3
- Fuel system2
Problems by type
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- Brakes12
- Engine4
- Electrical3
- Tires3
- Fuel system2
- Steering2
- Transmission2
- Visibility2
- Airbags1
- Body1
- Lights1
- Locks1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Unwanted low-speed ABS activation
In a letter dated august 29, 2005, gm notified odi that it was recalling certain model year 1999 through 2002 c/k pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles to correct a problem with anti-lock brake system (ABS) wheel speed sensor corrosion that may result in unwanted ABS activation and extended stopping distances during low-speed braking (recall 05v‑379).gm's recall covers approximately 804,000 vehicles currently registered in the following 14 salt-belt states:connecticut, illinois, indiana, massachusetts, maine, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, and west virginia.the recall procedure will involve removing the sensor, cleaning the mounting surface, applying a rust inhibitor (zinc-x) to the surface, and reinstalling the sensor.if necessary, the sensor will be replaced. The population and failure report data given in this resume are for the full region that has been considered by odi as the salt-belt.that includes delaware, iowa, maryland, minnesota, missouri, wisconsin and the district of columbia in addition to the 14 states included in 05v‑379.the states covered by gm's recall have the highest incident rates for the subject condition, accounting for 91% of the incidents, but only 24% of subject vehicle sales in the united states.odi's analysis determined that 840 of the complaints, 244 of the crashes, and 16 of the injuries identified in this investigation occurred in those states.the resulting incident and crash rates are 96.2 and 28.0 per 100,000 vehicles respectively (note:rates are based on vehicle sales, not registered vehicles). The corresponding numbers in the excluded portions of the salt-belt are 399,000 vehicles, 81 incidents (20.3 per 100,000 vehicles), 3 crashes, and no injuries.the statistics in the remaining 30 states are 2,406,000 vehicles, 168 incidents (7.0 per 100,000 vehicles), 31 crashes, and one injury.gm and odi are continuing to monitor the problem experience in states that are not included in the recall.gm will provide odi with updated complaint, field report, and warranty data in november 2005.odi and gm will review that data and assess the appropriateness of the current scope of the recall at that time.
PE05020
Seat belt anchorage separation
EA01018
Technical service bulletins for the 1999 GMC Yukon Denali 19
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy...
- Suspension
- Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
- Vehicle Recalls
- Refinishing Aluminum Wheels
- Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component...
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the GM chemicals to...
- Roll-out for the gen III small block engines with iridium spark plugs
- 93-00 full size utilities (gmt 400 old style only) AC blows warm and the high side pressure is too high
What 1999 GMC Yukon Denali owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
In my 1999 gmc yukon denali at a slow speed while trying to come to a complete stop the ABS prematurely activate making it nearly impossible to stop completely. I have read many complaints about the same problem with the same vehicle and still nothing has been done about it. Please post a recall for this specific vehicle. There are recalls for similar vehicles but not the 1999 gmc yukon denali. Why?
My windshield wipers, windows, radio and door locks will intermittently stop working. I have found several others to be experiencing the same exact problems based on several online forums I found by googling "problems with 99 yukon denali". It seems as though replacing the body control module fixes the issue in some cases but most have no clue how to fix it. Some even say they experienced a loss of power while driving.
This weekend (friday night) I started smelling a "burnt wire" smell. I drove to the store on saturday morning came back home. I went to the store again sunday morning and noticed smoke coming out of the drivers door. I immediately pulled over and called the fire dept. After going through my door and pulling off the panel, it was discovered that I had an electrical fire that started from the electric mirror control. This is the first time that this has happened and the car is currently in the shop! Thanks
I was traveling 60 MPH on interstate 20 when tire tread/belt began to separate from the tire. Fortunately I was able to steer the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. The tire are not original equipment. I am careful to maintain the proper inflation level of the tires. There was no prior indication that the tire was defective or would the tread/belt would separate.
On 12/14/07 we were involved in an auto accident. We were traveling at about 50mph and ran into the back of another vehicle. The whole front passenger side of our yukon is totaled. The front end/battery and other items is pushed up into the engine. My concern is that neither one of the airbags deployed in the accident. Why? The impact should have released the airbag and the driver of the vehicle hit his shoulder on the steering wheel, which the airbag would have prevented that.
Another vehicle pulled out in front of me. I managed to avoid them despite my brake rotor failure. 1999 gmc yukon denali - during maximum braking from 45 MPH the left front brake rotor suffered a catastrophic failure. The rotor failure resulted in the vehicle suddenly surging to the right while braking. The rotor disk become completely separated from the hub mounting flange. The rotor was original from the factory with 95,000 miles on it. The truck had recently passed pa state inspection (august 2007) and a full brake job was done at that time. This included turning the rotors. A new rotor was installed during the repair after this incident.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 gmc yukon denali. The contact stated that whenever she drives her vehicle and preparing to stop, the vehicle skids approximately 10 to 15 feet and nearly causes a crash. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The dealer stated that it was the consumer's responsibility. The failure occurs at any speed. The current and failure mileages were 115,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 gmc yukon denali. On september 8, 2007, while attempting to stop at a stop sign, the vehicle failed to stop and rear ended another vehicle. A police report was filed. The front passenger side of the vehicle was damaged. When the brakes were applied at low speeds, the brake pedal extended to the floor and the vehicle failed to immediately stop. The failure was caused by a lack of braking pressure and corrosion build up in the antilock system. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealer. The federal safety agency campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module) was referenced. The VIN, speed, and purchase date were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 140,000.
The service engine light came on in vehicle. I took vehicle to auto zone for a diagnostic check and it stated the pc-valve needed to be replaced and something about the emissions. I took the vehicle to the dealership and they stated the pistons melted on the heads and engine needed to be replaced.
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Questions about the 1999 GMC Yukon Denali
Is the 1999 GMC Yukon Denali reliable?
Owners have filed 27 complaints about the 1999 GMC Yukon Denali, fewer than a typical Yukon Denali model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 GMC Yukon Denali?
Brakes, with 12 complaints, typically around 115,000 miles. Next is engine (4).
How many recalls does the 1999 GMC Yukon Denali have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the GMC Yukon Denali have bad brakes?
The GMC Yukon Denali model years with the most brakes complaints are 2002 (19 complaints), 2003 (18 complaints) and 2001 (16 complaints).
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