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GMC Sierra Denali

2012–2016 only

109 classified complaints

2012–2016 GMC Sierra Denali models have 109 classified complaints on record for these years specifically. The most common issue in this range is Master cylinder and booster, typically surfacing around 49,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2012–2016 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full GMC Sierra Denali report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2007–2011

2012–2016

2017–2020

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2012–2016 only

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 22 complaints

Median onset: 49,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 13 complaints

Median onset: 51,000 miles. 15.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 13 complaints

Median onset: 61,748 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 10 complaints

Median onset: 52,500 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 7 complaints

Median onset: 36,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 5 complaints

Median onset: 22,567 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Driveshaft, u-joints and carrier bearing · Drivetrain 4 complaints

Median onset: 69,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $370–$690 nationally.

Water leaks and seals · Body and interior 4 complaints

Median onset: 120,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2012–2016 model years. See the full GMC Sierra Denali report for every year and full specs/safety data.