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2001 GMC Denali recalls & problems

The 2001 GMC Denali has 1 safety recall and 22 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train (5 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints22filed by owners
Crashes · fires2 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths1 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

SeatsSep 17, 2002

Front assembly › Head restraint

Recall 02V253000558,904 vehicles

Problem
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REARWARD FOLDING HEAD RESTRAINTS ON THE SECOND ROW SEATS, TWO POTENTIAL PINCH POINTS EXIST ON EACH OF THE FOLDING HEAD RESTRAINTS WHEN THE RESTRAINTS ARE FOLDED REARWARD AS THE SEATBACK IS FOLDED DOWN.
Risk
IF A PERSON WERE TO INSERT THEIR FINGER(S) INTO THE PINCH POINT WHEN THE HEAD RESTRAINT FOLDS, IT COULD TRAP AND PINCH THE FINGER(S) CAUSING INJURY.
Fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL PROTECTIVE COVERS OVER THE PINCH POINTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 8, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Power trainDriveline › Differential unit; Axle assembly › Axle shaft › Seal500064,300 mi
Engine and engine coolingEngine3000—
Fuel system, gasolineDelivery › Fuel pump3000—
SteeringHydraulic power assist › Pump; Hydraulic power assist system300063,900 mi
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip3000—
SeatsFront assembly › Head restraint2000—
Electrical system12v/24v/48v battery › Cables2000—
Air bags2201—
Service brakes2000—
Suspension1000—
Exterior lightingHeadlights1000—
Parking brake1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations