MYRModel Year Report

2017 GMC Sierra Denali

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2017 GMC Sierra Denali
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:05:32.271Z

Only 14 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 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Sierra Denali Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2017 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 2017: 14 complaints 2017 2018: 17 complaints 2018 2019: 26 complaints 2020: 9 complaints 2020
2017: 14 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 14 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

2 of 14 total reports mention: power train.

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HARSH DOWNSHIFT INTERMITTENT BETWEEN 20 AND 30 MPH. BINDING/CLUNKING AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN DOWNSHIFTING INTO FIRST OR UP SHIFTING INTO 2. TRANSMISSION SHUDDER WHEN ACCELERATING IN FIRST GEAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200701

ENGINE

2 of 14 total reports mention: engine.

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NOTICED VIVID AND PERSISTENT ENGINE VIBRATION SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE - WITH NO ASSOCIATED CHECK ENGINE CODE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170822

WHEELS

1 of 14 total reports mentions: wheels.

SUSPENSION

1 of 14 total reports mentions: suspension.

SEAT BELTS

1 of 14 total reports mentions: seat belts.

CRASH INJURY
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The contact owned a 2017 GMC Sierra Denali. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, he briefly fell asleep.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240229

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2017 GMC Sierra Denali — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2017 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 2017 GMC Sierra Denali?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 14% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2017 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.