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I have a 2003 Denali, 70K miles, have had lots of problems, even tho I have it serviced every 3K miles. After complaining of grinding noise for years, the transmission finally went out and was rebuilt (warranty) last year. The noise went away. Now, dealer says front differential is shot, bearings disintegrated, all needs to be replaced. Anyone know why would this happen, and why wouldn't the dealer find it in regular maintenance?
Yukon Denali 1999
All I can say it that am glad I bought an extended service on it, things that had to be replaced ( about 2300 for that contract plus around 1200 out of my pocket for deductibles )bought it with 55K. sitting at 83K now
ABS on driver side
Crank Shaft
Oil Pump
Water Pump
Timing Chain
Fuel Pump
Brakes ( 2 times completely and still not satisfy)
Front suspension bushings and bar
electrical problems ( light flashes )
No way am buying GMC after this one, will keep for awhile, after all the money already put in it.
I have a 99 Denali and I've always loved this truck. My aunt had one when I was in high school. I bought it two years ago with 83k on it, and now it's at 100k.
The problems are:
Water pump
Blower motor on AC/heat
Winding noise in front
Automatic lights
Wouldn't trade it for another truck.
Hey world... I have a 99 Yukon Denali, about 138xxx miles on it...
Anyways, I'm having some power window and windshield wiper problems... can anyone suggest where to begin looking?? Or even how you guys fixed it as far as what parts I would need to replace?
Thanks, jon_ganal01@yahoo.com
Hey Jon G, I just bought a '99 Denali & am seeing the same problems. Have you/what are you doing about yours? Also, re: windows; are the passengers' only supposed to roll down a few inches?
Jplyle1@hotmail.com.
I have a 99 with 180000 on it, mostly highway. I've gone through two fuel pumps, but I didn't need to replace the first one (conned by Gwrench). The problem was caused by the Pass-lock system. It would disable my fuel pump, sometimes, so I would have to wait five minutes and then it would work. That problem never went away so I just bypassed that by installing a remote starter, which bypasses the pass-lock system. Other than that, I've had few problems. I sometimes tow my travel trailer (5000+ lbs) and am still on the first transmission (knock on wood). The driver seat heater works intermittently and I need to have the cushion redone, but that comes with lots of miles. I'll consider myself lucky compared to other posters.
Hey
I have a 99 Denali, with the same problem; power windows, wipers and radio. when I turn on the car they don't work, after like 10-15 minutes all of them start working fine, and it comes on and off. I checked all relays and fuses, they are all good. Can anyone help please.
Please email me if you can, thanks much
nasoofi@aol.com
In the 99 ESCALADE, there is a BCM in the middle of the center console. It controls almost everything body-related in your vehicle, wipers, power windows, radio, etc. One guy one the forum was correct... poorly made relays. Well that's correct, except its one "box" of relays that go bad. Don't believe me? its simple to prove. Take your center console cover off, and look strait down to the mass of wires going to one 6"x5" box that says "Body Control Module" right on top of it. Simply tap it with the handle end of a screwdriver or something and see if everything works again. If it does, well, be prepared to spend 400-600 for the BCM, and another 200-300 to get it calibrated for your vehicle (as the BCM is a generic computer, calibrated for different vehicle applications).
Just got a 99 Denali with 101,000 miles on it. So far I love this truck. The water pump is starting to leak however. From reading this I'm heading out to get the extended warranty. Hope I lucked up and got one of the few with few problems!
I've owned a 99' Denali for almost 5 years now. I've had the same problems with power windows, wipers and radio. But mine, sometimes the doors unlock on its own! The problem is a part called the Body Control Module (BCM), its in the center console. - GMC Service Technician.
I have 1999 Denali with 181,001 miles, All is well except
the passenger seat and the back two heaters do not work. I
replaced the bcm because the dome lights did not work. That
solved the problem with the lights, but not the seats. And I did get the the bcm programed by the dealer. Can anyone help?
Thank you Paul.
Biberp@bellsouth.net.
Bought my 99 GMC Yukon Denali in March 2003 at 60.000 miles with an extended warranty. Glad I got the warranty.
Replaced:
2003:
- Fuel pump
- Fuel injectors
- Windshield wiper transmitter motor
- Two gasket heads
2007 (out of pocket):
- Steel brake line
- Radiator
- U joints and B joints
- Now waiting to replace the engine due to coolant leakage from blown head gaskets.
Verdict:
Nice vehicle when newly purchased... after 3-5 years get rid of it. Never again will I buy american. Next SUV will be a Toyota Sequoia!!!
GMC... General Made Crap!!!
Bought a 1999 Yukon brand new. Driver window makes noise when going up/down. Found out it's a USED motor! Only have 77K miles and, this past week alone have had to have it towed twice to replace a fuel filter (plastic junk!) and now the p/s pump. What gives GMC? Used parts and plastic? I will NEVER buy GMC again, nor buy used. A very huge disappointment to me.
I've owned a 1999 yukon denali for 5 years now and many of the same problems except for one big one, My engine blew at 151000km, 1000 km over warranty and GM would not help. Also fuel pump, water pump, alternator, starter, drive shaft, rear axel, all you joints, A/C does not work, driver heated seat does not work and I think my heater is about to go. It is making a loud squealing noise when heater fan is turned on, anyone with an idea of what it will cost to fix the heater. Good looking truck, but not worth the extra 14,000 if put into it.
Yukon Denali 2000 with 146.000 miles.. Owned for 10 months now.. Had to do a bit of work on the brakes, new front discs, pads, rear drums, pads and a new set of springs, add a leaf on the rear leaf system, new De Carbon shocks all round, new belt tensioner and belt, new tires and regular servicing at 3000 miles.. So far, no electrical faults except rear seat heaters come and go.. Probably a loose connection.. All else works fine..14mpg average.. It is not the best of SUV's, but you do feel safe in it.. Just brake early.. I do an average of 1600 miles/month..Will post more as we go along.. Oh,forgot something.. Probably the front ABS sensors will need changing soon.. It bites hard on low speeds.. under 10mph..