MYRModel Year Report

2011 GMC Sierra Denali

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2011 GMC Sierra Denali
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:05:37.225Z

Only 28 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 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Sierra Denali Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2011 highlighted. 2002: 13 complaints 2002 2004: 11 complaints 2005: 4 complaints 2006: 5 complaints 2006 2007: 1 complaints 2008: 18 complaints 2009: 7 complaints 2009 2010: 10 complaints 2011: 28 complaints 2011 2012: 10 complaints 2012 2013: 8 complaints 2014: 14 complaints 2015: 22 complaints 2015 2016: 30 complaints 2017: 14 complaints 2018: 17 complaints 2018 2019: 26 complaints 2020: 9 complaints 2020
2011: 28 complaints
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YearComplaints
200213
200411
20054
20065
20071
200818
20097
201010
201128
201210
20138
201414
201522
201630
201714
201817
201926
20209

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 28 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

10 of 28 total reports mention: air bags.

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DASHBOARD ON MY GMC SIERRA DENALI HAS 2 MAJOR CRACKS. THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT WITH THESE VEHICLES DASHBOARDS. FIRST CRACK IS OVER THE GAUGES ON THE DASH, AND THE SECOND IS RIGHT OVER TOP OF THE AIR BAG.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180408

WHAT IS GOING ON WITH GETTING MY AIRBAG FIXED?

NHTSA ODI report, 20171107

STRUCTURE

8 of 28 total reports mention: structure.

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DASHBOARD IS CRACKED AROUND SPEAKER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. NOTICED IT AROUND 75K MILES AND HAS SPREAD SIGNIFICANTLY OVER THE YEAR

NHTSA ODI report, 20171126

DASHBOARD CRACK ABOVE STEERING COLUMN AND ABOVE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG.

NHTSA ODI report, 20151007

POWER TRAIN

2 of 28 total reports mention: power train.

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ON JULY 29, 2015, WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DOWNSHIFTED ITSELF INTO FIRST GEAR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN SUDDENLY WITH NO NOTICE. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD AND INTO A GAS STATION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150805

WHEELS

1 of 28 total reports mentions: wheels.

SUSPENSION

1 of 28 total reports mentions: suspension.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2011 GMC Sierra Denali — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2011 GMC Sierra 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 2011 GMC Sierra Denali?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2011 GMC Sierra Denali have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.