2012 GMC Sierra Denali
Only 10 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 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2012: 10 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 30 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 26 |
| 2020 | 9 |
Known problem areas
Only 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Steering
4 of 10 total reports mention: steering.
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2012 GMC denali. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle steering problems. *smd the consumer noticed a very bad problem with the steering whenever he slowed down to turn, he would loose control over the ability to turn.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-10-28
Also filed under Equipment
Loss of steering control (Three episodes) : 13 nov 2012, while exiting nb i-95 onto eb route 214 in landover, md, my steering wheel locked. My speed at the time was approximately 50 MPH.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-11-19
Structure
2 of 10 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
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Our GMC has experienced 3 exterior door handle failures. We paid to have the 1ST broken handle repaired as it was not operable from the outside. This makes for a dangerous evacuation experience in the event of an emergency.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-07-25
Service brakes
2 of 10 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Wheels
1 of 10 total reports mentions: wheels.
Tires
1 of 10 total reports mentions: tires.
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 Sierra Denali — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2012 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 2012 GMC Sierra Denali?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2012 GMC Sierra 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.