1999 GMC Denali Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1999 GMC Denali has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (5 reports).

1Recalls
14Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Denali?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1999 GMC Denali recalls

Seat Belts:Front:Webbing

Recall 00V122Apr 27, 2000279,132 vehicles affected

Most common 1999 GMC Denali problems

Problem areas named in the 14 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic5
Electrical System4
Power Train1
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Visibility1
Suspension1
Steering1

What owners report

2010-10-02, Electrical System
I PURCHASED A 1999 YUKON DENALI FROM MY FORMER BROTHER N LAW; HE DIDN'T INFORM ME THAT MY WINDOWS, DOOR LOCKS, RADIO,AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD STOP WORKING. I WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED A BODY CONTROL MODULE; ONE GMC MECHANIC ASKED ME WHAT DOES THIS PART DO. I'M A LADY HOW WOULD I KNOW THESE THINGS. I STILL DON'T HAVE MY VEHICLE REPAIRED. WILL THIS CAUSE ME OTHER PROBLEMS OR CAN I CONTINUE TO DRIVE OFF A WING AND A PRAYER? *TR
2009-09-02, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHILE RETURNING HOME FROM WORK TODAY I APPROACHED A TRAFFIC LIGHT, PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND MY FOOT WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. I HAD TO TURN INTO THE GRASS MEDIAN TO AVOID HITTING THE CARS IN FRONT AS I PRESSED THE EMERGENCY MANUAL BRAKE. BECAUSE I WAS VERY CLOSE TO HOME AT THAT POINT I WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING WHILE USING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. I CHECKED THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL AND IT WAS WITHIN NORMAL RANGE. *TR
2007-01-03, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM ENGAGES WHEN COMING TO A STOP CAUSING VEHICLE TO TAKE LONGER THAN EXPECTED TO COME TO A STOP. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL NEAR ACCIDENTS INCLUDING ALMOST STRIKING A PEDESTRIAN. *JB
2006-10-02, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1999 GMC YUKON WAS TAKEN TO RUSS DARROW WAUKESHA, INC. CADILLAC/GMC FOR UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ACTIVATION. DEALER SUGGESTED THIS COULD CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH. DEALER INFORMED VEHICLE OWNER OF RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN 05V379000; WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CLEANING. THAT RECALL LISTED A 1999-2002 YUKON, DEALER WENT ON TO SAY THAT THIS SPECIFIC VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERD? VIN#[XXX]. OWNER PAID FOR THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CLEANER BASED ON THE DEALERS RECOMMENTATION THAT IT WAS A SAFETY ISSUE. *NM UPDATED 07/12/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2006-04-24, Electrical System
ON APRIL 4, 2006 AT APPROX. 5:00PM OUR 1999 DENALI GMC CAUGHT FIRE AND WAS DESTROYED. IT STARTED TO LOSE POWER AND THEN IMMEDIATELY BURST INTO FLAMES AND WAS A TOTAL LOSS. I FEEL THIS WAS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT OF SOME KIND AND WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THIS INVESTIGATED. I DO HAVE PICTURES TO PROVIDE YOU. *JB

1999 GMC Denali questions

Does the 1999 GMC Denali have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1999 GMC Denali: Seat Belts:Front:Webbing. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 GMC Denali?

Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (5), Electrical System (4), Power Train (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1999 GMC Denali has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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