2000 GMC Yukon Denali Review
Fuel Economy
13 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
The added luxury of the Denali is nice, but the redesigned version of the standard model is so good, we can't imagine anybody would want to pay more for less.
Pros
Curb appeal, powerful V8 performance, fancy gadgetry and features.
Cons
Doesn't hide previous-generation Yukon underpinnings well enough, high price.
What's New for 2000
For the 2000 model year, GMC's Yukon Denali gets a new exterior color and adds GM's OnStar communications system.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
2000 Yukon Denali - Excellent Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2000 GMC Yukon Denali 4 Dr Denali 4WD Wagon
Review
Bought this car new in 2000. Have had NO problems. Excelent on road trips/very comfortable. Have drivin car back and forth to tempe Arizona. Would buy another.
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2000 Yukon Denali
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 3 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2000 GMC Yukon Denali 4 Dr Denali 4WD Wagon
Review
It stops like a dump truck, and the inadequate 255/330 BHP/TQ 5.7 liter engine moves this 3 ton SUV slowly (10+ seconds 0-60) and inefficiently (14 miles per gallon - mostly highway). However, it's a very comfortable vehicle with good ergonomics and comfortable seats.
Favorite Features
Room, 4WD and toy hauler.
Suggested Improvements
Necessary improvements were made in the next model year and beyond: better brakes and more horse power.
Very Poor Denali
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 2 | Fun-to-Drive: | 2 | Build Quality: | 2 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 2 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2000 GMC Yukon Denali 4 Dr Denali 4WD Wagon
Review
This is for a 2004 Denali with nothing but problems. Dealers cannot find and fix the shaking and the wandering on these vehicles and are denying a problem even exists. It appears the frames or the design of these vehicles are in question and appear to drive very unstable down the road. Not all Denali's have this problem but there are a lot that do. I feels like you are driving down a bumpy road when the road is not. read the forums at http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com I can deal with the paint problems on the console and the Speedometer issues and all the cosmetic stuff, but I cannot deal with the real problems like bad welds in the frames and the wobbling down the road. I will never buy GM
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Suggested Improvements
Still going strong!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2000 GMC Yukon Denali 4 Dr Denali 4WD Wagon
Review
This car has hauled our family, towed campers, and overall had reasonable maintenance costs. I gave it an 8 for fuel economy, although I only get 12-15 mpg, because I think it performed well in this regard considering its weight and engine power. A Denali really does ride much better than a regular Yukon. To me there is no comparison.
Favorite Features
My aftermarket remote start. Separate audio plug-ins for rear. Plenty of cupholders. Great trailer- towing capacity. 4WD flawless.
Suggested Improvements
This was a model year before the Denalis had 3rd row seats, that would have been nice. Better fuel economy
Smooth ride
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2000 GMC Yukon Denali 4 Dr Denali 4WD Wagon
Review
I have always liked my Chevy truck and I wanted the same power and comfort in a family vehicle. My wife and I test drove severel SUV's. None felt near as solid or sturdy as this one. We love everything about this SUV. Hopefully we can get a newer one in a few years. Until then we will just enjoy this one.
Favorite Features
I love the leather seats and my wife and kids love the heated seats. The seperate stereo for the kids is very nice also.
Suggested Improvements
Blind spot cams, even when in motion, or a motion field screen. It's a big ride. Let's keep everyone safe, not just me and my family.
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