2012 GMC Denali
Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2012: 6 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 21 |
| 2001 | 22 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2003 | 32 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 18 |
Known problem areas
Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Structure
2 of 6 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
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My dash is cracking for no apparent reason. It's to a point now of needing replaced and has raised my safety concern for myself and passenger if I was to come involved in a crash by broken large plastic fragments.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-04
Air bags
2 of 6 total reports mention: air bags.
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Dash board has cracked around airbag. Concerned that if there was a collision that tye airbag would explode and entire dash would explode with…
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-06-25
Fuel/propulsion system
1 of 6 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.
Engine
1 of 6 total reports mentions: engine.
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When the vehicle is at 50 60 or any speed - the tachometer jumps and the car surges feels like it going to stop
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-09-11
Also filed under Electrical system
Electrical system
1 of 6 total reports mentions: electrical system.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2012 GMC Denali — pre-purchase inspection
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- Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2012 GMC Denali reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 GMC Denali?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2012 GMC Denali have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.