2013 GMC Denali

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2013 GMC Denali
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:40:02.892Z

Only 5 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
5

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1999: 14 complaints 1999 2000: 21 complaints 2001: 22 complaints 2001 2002: 23 complaints 2003: 32 complaints 2003 2007: 3 complaints 2008: 4 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2010: 5 complaints 2010 2011: 11 complaints 2012: 6 complaints 2013: 5 complaints 2013 5 2014: 5 complaints 2015: 18 complaints
1999: 14 complaints 1999 2000: 21 complaints 2000 2001: 22 complaints 2001 2002: 23 complaints 2002 2003: 32 complaints 2003 2007: 3 complaints 2007 2008: 4 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2010: 5 complaints 2010 2011: 11 complaints 2011 2012: 6 complaints 2012 2013: 5 complaints 2013 5 2014: 5 complaints 2014 2015: 18 complaints 2015
1999: 14 complaints 1999 2000: 21 complaints 2000 2001: 22 complaints 2001 2002: 23 complaints 2002 2003: 32 complaints 2003 2007: 3 complaints 2007 2008: 4 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2010: 5 complaints 2010 2011: 11 complaints 2011 2012: 6 complaints 2012 2013: 5 complaints 2013 5 2014: 5 complaints 2014 2015: 18 complaints 2015

2013: 5 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199914
200021
200122
200223
200332
20073
20084
20092
20105
201111
20126
20135
20145
201518

Known problem areas

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

3 of 5 total reports mention: air bags.

Show complaint excerpts

Dash board on my GMC truck is cracked in three places. One of the places is a corner on the dash that encases the airbag. I have religiously covered the dash since day one, because I had a similar problem on my 2007 Sierra.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-01-12

Dashbord separating down the center. When the vehicle is in motion, the dashboard flaps. This is a default issue with the company. Also, crack on the left side passenger airbag. This is a serious safety concern.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-05-18

Electrical system

1 of 5 total reports mentions: electrical system.

Show complaint excerpts

Around 50K the side detection warning system and park assist quit working. Upon taking it in for repairs we find that this is a major problem for this vehicle, and replacement parts are at a shortage..due to high volume of repairs.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-26

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2013 GMC Denali — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 2013 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 2013 GMC Denali?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2013 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.