1999 GMC DENALI

1 recalls, 14 complaints - 22 TSBs

00V122000 Apr 27, 2000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE OCCUPANT PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEMS MAY NOT MEET THE NECK EXTENSION REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A TRAY INSERT ON THE TOP OF THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE TRAY INSERT CORRECTS THE NONCOMPLIANCE.
279,132 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

14 total complaints 1 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR1
SUSPENSION1
STEERING:COLUMN1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 2, 2010
Incident date: Aug 12, 2010
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. ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Sep 2, 2009
Incident date: Sep 2, 2009
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 ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jan 3, 2007
Incident date: Dec 22, 2006
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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Oct 2, 2006
Incident date: Sep 30, 2006
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 C... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Apr 24, 2006
Incident date: Apr 4, 2005
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... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS Sep 7, 2005
Incident date: Aug 7, 2005
DT: 1999 GMC DENALI. THE CONSUMER PUT NEW BRAKE SHOES/CALIPERS AND ROTORS ON THE VEHICLE. THE REAR BRAKE EQUIPMENT DID NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED DURING THE TIME THE FRONT BRAKE EQUIPMENT WAS REPLACED. THE REAR BRAKES SOON BECAME INOPERATIVE CAUSING THE FRONT TIRES TO WEAR OUT. THE CONSUMER FOUND... Read more
STEERING:COLUMN Dec 22, 2004
Incident date: Dec 19, 2004
THE STEERING COLUMN SHIFTER BROKE WHILE PLACING IT INTO DRIVE. THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN HAD TO REPLACED. *JB
SUSPENSION Jun 14, 2004
Incident date: May 21, 2004
WHILE TURNING TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT THE TIRES RUBBED THE INSIDE OF THE FRAME. DEALER ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE PART FOUR TIMES. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES Mar 17, 2004
BATTERY CABLES LOOSENED FROM THE BATTERY POST. THIS CAUSED VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER . ALSO, BATTERY LEAKED ACID ONTO THE ENGINE.*AK PURCHASED NEW. AT 11K MILES THE BATTERY EXPLODED DUE TO A LOOSE POSITIVE TERMINAL NUT WITHIN THE BATTERY CASING. AT 31K MILES, THE VEHICLE STALLED ON THE ROADWAY DUE... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Sep 11, 2003
WINDSHIELD WIPERS EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT AS STATED IN RECALL 03V159000; BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Apr 22, 2003
Incident date: Apr 21, 2003
THE ENGINE FAILED AND LEAKED ANTI FREEZE WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH. THERE WERE 2 LARGE HOLES IN THE ENGINE. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES Jan 14, 2003
Incident date: Jan 11, 2003
THE CONSUMER IS CONCERNED WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE VEHICLE STALLED. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND LIFT THE HOOD UP AND NOTICED THAT BATTERY ACID HAD EXPLODED FROM THE BATTERY. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Nov 27, 2001
Incident date: Nov 27, 2001
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 15 MPH HAD HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM TRANSMISSION LIKE SOMEBODY HAD STRUCKED VEHICLE AND CONTINUED DRIVING, BUT WHEN GOT IN FRONT OF HOUSE ENGINE STOPPED WORKING, AND NOTICED THAT TRANSMISSION HAD BLOWNOUT. DEALER WOULD LIKE TO FIX VEHICLE, BUT CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO HAVE MORE ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC Aug 11, 1999
Incident date: Aug 6, 1999
FRONT INSIDE BRAKE PADS WORE DOWN TO METAL IN 9100 MILES. RIGHT FRONT ROTOR WAS SCORED AND NEEDED TO BE TURNED DOWN. DEALER STATES CALIPERS ARE WORKING CORRECTLY. THEN WHY ONLY ARE THE INSIDE PADS WORN.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 GMC DENALI

22 manufacturer communications from 14 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY4
161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS2
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL2
350000 EQUIPMENT2
200000 WHEELS2
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT1
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)1
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)1
17-NA-073 Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
Recalls Jun 30, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Vehicle Recalls
99-08-51-007F Feb 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F Feb 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F Feb 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F Feb 1, 2014
200000 WHEELS
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F Feb 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F Feb 1, 2014
200000 WHEELS
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
PI0281D Jan 1, 2014
161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some fo
PI0281D Jan 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some fo
PI0281D Jan 1, 2014
161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some fo
PI0281D Jan 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some fo
130089009 Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
SB-06-02-32-013B Aug 1, 2009
015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
SAAB/HUMMER/GM: DIAGNOSTIC TIPS/RECOMMENDATIONS WHEN POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT IS NECESSARY. ANALYSIS OF RETURNED POWER STEERING (PS) PUMPS THAT HAD BEEN REPLACED FOR NOISE, NO POWER ASSIST, NO OR LOW PRESSURE AND LEAKING CONDITIO
040139007 Jun 1, 2004
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
LOSS OF HEATING VENTILATION AIR CONDITIONING. SYSTEM MODE AND OR TEMPERATURE CONTROL. *EH
3121 Jan 1, 2004
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
EXHAUST VIBRATION RESONANCE OR MOAN. (2004-2005 GMC DENALI) *SC
01409 Nov 18, 2003
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
THE NVG 136 ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) TRANSFER CASE AND THE 236 AND 246 NVG SELECTABLE TRANSFER CASE SHUDDER ON TURNS. *TT
030730056 Nov 1, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
4L60-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PUMP FIRST AND SECOND DESIGN IDENTIFICATION. *TT
010601029B Jul 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. *TT
010139007 Jan 1, 2002
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING LOSS OF HVAC SYSTEM MODE AND/OR TEMPERATURE CONTROL. *TT
990844002 Apr 1, 1999
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE CD CHANGER WILL NOT RELEASE WHEN DEPRESSING THE EJECT BUTTON. *TT
660421002 Apr 1, 1999
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE 4WD IS INOPERATIVE. *TT

GMC DENALI - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the GMC DENALI across all model years (1999, 2002).

4 Total Recalls
219 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
15 Reported Crashes
2 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

GMC DENALI - Year by Year

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2011 0 13 View
2010 0 6 View
2009 0 2 View
2008 0 7 View
2007 0 3 View
2003 0 40 View
2002 1 28 View
2001 1 31 View
2000 1 26 View
1999 (current) 1 14

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