The 1999 GMC Denali has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 279,132 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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."
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEMS MAY NOT MEET THE NECK EXTENSION REQUIREMENTS.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A TRAY INSERT ON THE TOP OF THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE TRAY INSERT CORRECTS THE NONCOMPLIANCE.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“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.…”
“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…”
“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”
“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…”
“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 the…”
“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.…”
“The steering column shifter broke while placing it into drive. The entire steering column had to replaced. *jb”
“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”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1999 GMC Denali as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.