There are no safety recalls for the 2012 GMC Sierra Denali, but owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA.
2012 GMC Sierra Denali problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Steering | 4 | |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist — 1
- Structure › Body — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 50,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2012 GMC Sierra Denali complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 149,000 miles · reported Jan 3, 2020
I was driving my truck up a 6% percent grade when the change fuel filter soon warning popped up, about a minute later the vehicle started to lose power, I kept driving to try and get over the hill so I could make it to a repair shop to have it checked out. I was only able to make it about 2 miles after the warning showed up before the vehicle completely shut down and would not restart. (There was not enough room on the shoulder to pull over on my side the road so I tried to turn across the highway where there was an emergency pull out and as I did the truck died sideways right in the middle of…
Structure · at 55,000 miles · reported Jul 25, 2019
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. We chose a non-dealer repair facility due to the cost of using a dealer. This repair has held up well. Since that initial repair 2 more exterior handles have become inoperable. It's only a matter of time before the 4th and final handle fails. This vehicle is no longer under warranty. However, it's only very lightly used and has less than 60k miles on it. A 75% door handle…
Unknown or Other · at 49,000 miles · reported Oct 10, 2017
The dashboard in our vehicle is cracking and getting worse in two locations on the dash. On the passenger side and also on the drivers side. Beginning to go into the airbag area
Unknown or Other · at 64,000 miles · reported Sep 9, 2015
This morning when I got in my truck, I noticed the dashboard by the passenger side airbag had cracked overnight. The weather hasn't been too hot or cold. Days in lower 90s and lows in upper 70s. I have read this is a common issue and I AM afraid an airbag deployment will launch plastic pieces through the cabin.
Tires · at 28,987 miles · reported Dec 5, 2014
I have goodyear wrangler sr-a 265 60r20 tires on my sierra denali hd 2500. I was on the way back from nc via I-95 and pulled over so my wife could nurse our 3 week old. Me and the boys went in k-mart for a few minutes. Upon returning and getting back on the road, I noticed my car was pulling bad right and the steering wheel was shaking very badly. I managed to drive it the additional 30 miles back home. When I started the truck the next morning, the steering wheel shake was too bad to continue anywhere but the dealership. I drove to the dealership and they said that the tires would be covered…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 GMC Sierra Denali have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2012 GMC Sierra Denali as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 GMC Sierra Denali?
Owners report steering problems most often (4 reports), followed by unknown or other (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 50,000 miles.
Are GMC recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized GMC dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.