2000 GMC Yukon Denali Review
Price Estimate: $1,598 - $2,578

Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
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 the 2000 model year, GMC's Yukon Denali gets a new exterior color and adds GM's OnStar communications system.
Edmunds 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.
For sale near Ashburn, VA
3 listings
- 173,037 miles
- 2 accidents, 10 owners, personal use only
- 11 City / 15 Hwy MPG
- Rite On, Inc. (370 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
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Located in Ecorse, MI
Brand new tires, shocks, and brakes! Runs great.
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
13 Combined MPG (11 City/15 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1GKEK63R3YR200685
Stock: D7342
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 01-30-2025- 150,000 miles
- Frame damage reported, 4 owners, personal use
- 11 City / 15 Hwy MPG
- Check Auto (813 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
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Located in Tampa, FL
2000 GMC Yukon Denali 4dr 4WD SUV Located at 7102 N Florida Ave Tampa 33604 FL ANY QUESTIONS CALL&TEXT AT 8*** Meticulously maintained vehicle Runs ...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: Yes
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
13 Combined MPG (11 City/15 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1GKEK13R4YR120623
Stock: 120623
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 06-25-2025
Vehicle overview
America seems to have an insatiable appetite for upscale SUVs right now, and big, gussied-up utes derived from a full-size pickup turn out to be the most profitable automotive product on the planet. So what's more logical than taking the old Chevy Tahoe/GMC Yukon, bolting on a new face, tossing in luxury features and marketing it as a four-wheel-drive limo for the well-heeled?
Enter the GMC Yukon Denali (and its dolled-up sister, the Cadillac Escalade). Exterior styling differs from the donor previous-generation Yukon by the use of more distinct sheetmetal from the hoodline forward, plus a bold rectangular center-port grille. Reflector-optic halogen headlamps and recessed projector-beam foglamps reside in a smoothed-out front fascia. Body-color cladding and integrated running boards spruce up the flanks, with textured body-color door handles, outside rearview mirrors and color-keyed rails on the flush roof rack completing the monotone look. Out back, a functional step bumper conceals a standard trailer hitch.
The Denali's interior boasts upper and lower consoles packed with storage cubbies and features such as reading lamps, cupholders, a rear power point and audio controls. Instrumentation is backlit in blue with white pointers and includes a tachometer. Luxury touches abound, with Zebrano wood trim, leather front and rear heated seats, and a premium Bose sound system. GM's factory-installed OnStar mobile communications system is now standard equipment.
Powering all this opulence is a 5.7-liter pushrod V8 packing 255 horsepower. The Vortec 5700 puts its 330 pound-feet of torque to the ground via a four-speed automatic transmission and the Auto Trac full-time four-wheel-drive system. When activated, the Autotrac transfer case will automatically shift from two-wheel drive to 4WD when it senses wheel slippage. Denali rides on unique six-spoke chromed aluminum wheels wearing Firestone 265/70R-16 touring tires designed especially for sport-utility applications on- and off-road in both wet and dry conditions.
Available in an array of exterior colors, the Denali provides a ''look-at-me'' driving experience around town and a king-of-the-road feel out on the highway. Frankly, you expect a lot from a truck with a $40K-plus price tag. But understand that it is all riding atop a pickup platform that is more than a decade old. That means this truck has all the flaws inherent to its humble underpinnings, such as sloppy steering, numb brakes and unrefined ride. What's worse is the use of GM's previous-generation interior plastics, which simply aren't in keeping with Denali's price.
For our money, the Denali lost much of its luster when Cadillac literally thieved the whole vehicle from GMC to offer the Escalade. Add in its dated mechanicals, and Denali becomes a tough sell.
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$294/mo for Yukon Denali Denali
Yukon Denali Denali
vs
$224/mo
Avg. Large SUV
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Awesome SUV
4.25 out of 5 starsviianen, 07/15/2011
2000 GMC Yukon Denali Denali 4dr SUV 4WD
This truck has been up the rocky mountains down some back country trails and in some crazy winter storms and yet it looks and feels brand new. Truck has lots of power considering the it weighs the same as a super duty. Comfort is amazing. Truck is over ten years old and 150K in it and it runs like a beauty. Changed the plugs and wires, normal maintenance and no major issues. Truck has … loads of room and even with it packed to the rim it feels empty when loaded. Excellent truck recommend one to anyone.
Heaven on Wheels
4.88 out of 5 starsharry, 06/08/2005
2000 GMC Yukon Denali Denali 4dr SUV 4WD
It's heaven on wheels. The Vortec 6000 engine, luxurious leather captain seat, and bucket seats are remarkable. The exterior is so well finished and it is just so fun to drive. Its acceleration is out of this world considering it is a full sized SUV. My opinion, if you dont have get one!
Denali
4.63 out of 5 starsGlen Amger, 01/21/2004
2000 GMC Yukon Denali Denali 4dr SUV 4WD
Good power, great handling for a
vehicle of this size, AWD helps in
this regard in all weather. Power
adjustable seat with heat quite the
pleasure, along with reclining second
row seating for longer trips. Gas
milage suffers due to large engine,
but much better than previous owned
4x4 Durango. Great ride!
2000 Yukon Denali - Excellent Car
4.88 out of 5 starsSmith, 06/16/2009
2000 GMC Yukon Denali Denali 4dr SUV 4WD
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.
2000 Yukon Denali Highlights
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 13 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $294/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 66.9 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | four wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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