2011 GMC Denali Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Denali years
- More complaints than other years 7th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 GMC Denali. That ranks 7th out of 14 Denali model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (8 complaints, 73%), typically at around 114,239 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 GMC Denali problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 73% | 114,239 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 45% | 114,239 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 GMC Denali recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 GMC Denali.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The dash board cracked. It was replaced previously to a brand new one by gm and it cracked worst. The airbag and a speaker are there and it's concerning with the movement of the truck. *tr
Dash board cracking. I have a crack through the dash at the passenger airbag and another directly in front of the driver. Should the passenger airbag deploy, pieces of the broken dash could increase the possibility of further injury
My denali has gotten a crack on the dash that runs down to the airbag on the passenger's side airbag. This happened while sitting in my garage in 2016. I have contacted gm about the problem but was informed that there wasn't a recall on this. It appears to me and others that there is a problem…
Takata recall - manufacturer unable to replace the airbag.
My dashboard cracked for the second time. I already replaced it the first time it cracked january 2015. It has cracked for the second time. Obviously there is a defect in this part for it to happen 2 times since 2011. I can not bring myself to pay for this again as it cost around $1,000.
Other GMC Denali years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Denali | 18 | 0 |
| 2014 Denali | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 Denali | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 Denali | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 11 | 0 |
| 2010 Denali | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 Denali | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 Denali | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 Denali | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 Denali | 32 | 0 |
| 2002 Denali | 23 | 1 |
| 2001 Denali | 22 | 1 |
| 2000 Denali | 21 | 1 |
| 1999 Denali | 14 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 GMC Denali?
Owners most often report unknown or other, air bags problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 GMC Denali?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2011 GMC Denali a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Denali model years, the 2011 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.