2000 GMC Yukon Denali: common problems

Owners of the 2000 GMC Yukon Denali filed 18 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and fuel system. Details by component below, with sources.

Key figures

Owner complaints: 18

What fails most often

1 Service brakes 61% of all complaints
2 Fuel system 22% of all complaints
3 Electrical system 17% of all complaints
4 Vehicle speed control 11% of all complaints
5 Powertrain 6% of all complaints

Circle size and colour show each component’s share of NHTSA complaints. Schematic only, not a drawing of the exact model.

Service brakes: 11 complaints (61% of all).
Fuel system: 4 complaints (22% of all).
Electrical system: 3 complaints (17% of all).
Vehicle speed control: 2 complaints (11% of all).
Powertrain: 1 complaints (6% of all).

Symptoms owners describe

How many of the 18 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).

brake failure2 · 11%
warning lights, check engine2 · 11%
fuel system, fuel smell1 · 6%
hesitation when accelerating1 · 6%
headlights and tail lights1 · 6%
won't start1 · 6%
loss of power / limp mode1 · 6%
rust, corrosion1 · 6%
seat belts1 · 6%
stalls while driving1 · 6%

Components owners complain about

Component	Owner complaints	involving a crash	Technical service bulletins (TSB)
Service brakes	11	0	0
Fuel system	4	0	0
Electrical system	3	0	0
Vehicle speed control	2	0	0
Powertrain	1	0	0

What owners report

Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.

Brakes failed to stop properly, surging/intermittent pulsing and strange sounds. I thought this was a normal function for abs brakes. I tolerated and drove carefully for years. Now I find this is a symptom of a gmc recall problem 05v-379.
Service brakes · 2014-08-06 · NHTSA complaint #10619346
I have looked up information on issues this truck has had and 1 of them is registered under nhtsa id # 100032435 / pip-4695.gm: loss of power hesitates on acceleration.
Fuel system · 2014-07-11 · NHTSA complaint #10609915
While driving 20 mph the abs light came on. The contact applied the brakes but the vehicle failed to stop. Whenever the abs light was not illuminated the vehicle began to drive normally. The failure has occurred intermittently on a daily basis. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 42000.
Service brakes · 2010-02-24 · NHTSA complaint #10313566
The gmc manufacturer stated that there was a recall for this issue, except for wisconsin because it is not a salt-belted corrosion state. The contact would have to pay for the repair expenses. The failure mileage was 85,241. Updated 02/05/09 updated 02/09/09.
Service brakes · 2009-01-02 · NHTSA complaint #10253561
While driving 65 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled and shut off. The contact was able to pull the vehicle onto the shoulder and had it towed to the dealer. The fuel pressure pump and ecm were diagnosed as the causes of the failure. The dealer replaced the fuel delivery pump and fuses at the cost of $850.26.
Fuel system · 2008-12-31 · NHTSA complaint #10253366
Many times it will not start due to a problem with the passlock system. I have brought it into the dealer for not to find the problem many times and being charged an hour for nothings. I drive and the light comes on all the time.
Electrical system · 2007-09-15 · NHTSA complaint #10203071
The contact has replaced the fuel pump three times, but this has not repaired the problem. There is nhtsa recall. # 05v155000, regarding the fuel pump; however, this vehicle is not included in the recall due to the vin. Updated 06/01/2006.
Fuel system · 2006-04-24 · NHTSA complaint #10155992
When adjusting the steering wheel during night hours the headlights would flicker. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Please provide more information.
Electrical system · 2005-01-18 · NHTSA complaint #10107468

When owners complained

NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.

20041
20054
20062
20072
20081
20091
20102
20121
20142
20152

Comparison

By complaint count this model year ranks 8,622 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 24% most complained about).

On average one model year of the Yukon Denali has 45 complaints (20 years in the data). This year has 18, below average.

What to check before buying

Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.

Other years of this model

Questions and answers

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

Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes, fuel system, electrical system. Total complaints: 18. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: brake failure (11%), warning lights, check engine (11%), fuel system, fuel smell (6%).

How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2000 GMC Yukon Denali?

NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.

Should I buy a 2000 GMC Yukon Denali from a US auction?

Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.

Other 2000 models

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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.