MYRModel Year Report

2016 GMC Sierra Denali

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2016 GMC Sierra Denali
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:05:35.576Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Sierra Denali Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2016 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 2012: 10 complaints 2012 2013: 8 complaints 2014: 14 complaints 2015: 22 complaints 2015 2016: 30 complaints 2016 2017: 14 complaints 2018: 17 complaints 2018 2019: 26 complaints 2020: 9 complaints 2020
2016: 30 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

POWER TRAIN 30%

30% of complaints: power train — 9 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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THIS ISSUE STARTED A FEW MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED THE TRUCK TOOK IT TO TWO DEALERS THEY SAY ITS NORMAL. CALLED GMC & THEY HAVE NO RECALL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170915

SERVICE BRAKES 27%

27% of complaints: service brakes — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA DENALI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REVERSED AT UNDER 5 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT FAILED TO OPERATE AS INTENDED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190729

STEERING 20%

20% of complaints: steering — 6 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
ENGINE 10%

10% of complaints: engine — 3 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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SINCE I'VE OWNED THIS VEHICLE I HAVE HAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. ONCE IT WENT FROM 70 TO 20 ON THE HIGHWAY.. IT KICKS OR JERKS AT ANY SPEED... ESPECIALLY GOING SLOW.. THE SHIFTING IS HORRIBLE!!!

NHTSA ODI report, 20200902

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA DENALI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND ROLLED BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170331

WHEELS 7%

7% of complaints: wheels — 2 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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HIT POST AT PARKING SPEED AN WHEEL SPLIT INTO TWO SECTIONS

NHTSA ODI report, 20200706

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2016 GMC Sierra Denali — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2016 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 2016 GMC Sierra Denali?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2016 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.