1999 Gmc YUKON DENALI: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
27 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
105,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 model year. Data snapshot: . 16 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 27 complaints (25.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 12 | 44.4% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 7.4% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 7.4% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 7.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 7.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 3.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 7 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 2 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 7; Electrical System: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor: 2; Tires:Tread/Belt: 2; Air Bags:Frontal: 1; Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 8 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 8; 150,000 and above: 1
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 11 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
2000: 1; 2001: 1; 2002: 4; 2003: 1; 2004: 3; 2005: 5; 2006: 2; 2007: 5; 2008: 2; 2010: 1; 2011: 1; 2013: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 12 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10003930 · 2002-12-16 (December 16, 2002)
REFUSAL TO HONOR NATIONALLY ADVERTISED WARRANTY PROGRAM FOR REPAIRS WHICH RESULTED IN A VEHICLE FIRE. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED AN OIL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND REPAIRED SO THE CONSUMER ASSUMED. SIX HOURS THE VEHICLE WAS IN FLAMES. THE CONSUMER LATER LEARNED, THE FIRE WAS DUE TO IMPROPER REPAIRS BY THE DEALERSHIP.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10003930 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10008556 · 2002-11-15 (November 15, 2002)
UNINTENDED POWER ASSIST TO THE RIGHT OCCURS WHEN EITHER TURNING LEFT OR GOING STRAIGHT. OCCURS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS.---- DIMS 11 IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS-----------------769741. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 72,027 miles reported. Look up ODI 10008556 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10047819 · 2003-11-12 (November 12, 2003)
WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT IT WOULD FEEL REAL LOOSE. CONSUMER WOULD LOSE CONTROL FOR A PERIOD OF TWO SECONDS. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *PH
Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10047819 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10065146 · 2004-03-29 (March 29, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED, RESULTING IN SUDDEN ACCELERATION, THEN, VEHICLE WOULDN'T GO INTO REVERSE. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 100,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10065146 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10071867 · 2004-04-27 (April 27, 2004)
GMC DENALI TRUCK CAUGHT FIRE 302 MILES AFTER BEING REPAIRED BY A GM GOODWRENCH MECHANIC IN JULY 2002. *PH THE CONSUMER WAS ON A FAMILY VACATION WHEN THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED AN OIL LEAK. *SC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10071867 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10095785 · 2004-10-14 (October 14, 2004)
WINDSHIELD WIPER'S MALFUNCTION AND WORK INTERMITTENTLY. THIS IS A KNOW PROBLEM AND A RECALL FOR MANY CHEVROLET'S AND GM'S. FOR WHATEVER REASON, 1999 GMC'S ARE NOT INCLUDED. I PERSONALLY KNOW OF THREE OTHERS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. THE ISSUE HAS BEEN AROUND SINCE 1991. DEALERSHIP WILL NOT HELP SINCE VIN IS NOT ON LIST. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE TAKEN CARE OF BY GM. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 65,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10095785 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10119880 · 2005-05-04 (May 4, 2005)
I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY ANTILOCKING BRAKING SYSTEM. AT LOW SPEEDS THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE AND THE BRAKING IS UNEVEN; MEANING IT IS NOT SMOOTH, BUT JERKY. THIS SITUATION DOES NOT OCCUR AT HIGHER SPEEDS. AFTER THIS SITUATION THE ANTILOCKING BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT COMES ON AND I DO NOT HAVE THE PROBLEM.
Owner-reported narrative. 118,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10119880 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10120655 · 2005-06-02 (June 2, 2005)
DT: WHEN SLOWING DOWN THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES KICK IN AND IT TAKES LONGER TO STOP THE TRUCK. THE CONSUMER HAS HIT A FENCE AND ALMOST HIT A PERSON. HAD THE PROBLEM FIXED AND THEN HEARD ABOUT THE PROBLEM ON THE NEWS. *NM THE FRONT ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSORS AND MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED. *SC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 90,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10120655 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.