2012 GMC Denali Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Denali years
- Not enough data 8th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 GMC Denali. That ranks 8th out of 14 Denali model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 60,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 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 | 3 | 50% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 33% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 17% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 17% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 17% | 100,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 GMC Denali recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 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.
Dash cracks everywhere, all attachment points are cracking. No apparent reason other than using a un u.v protected plastic.
The dash has cracked above the instrument panel and by the air bag. Unsure when it accorded. Noticed it was making a sound and in 2 weeks has gotten much worse
Crack in passenger side of dashboard....vehicle was statioary
My dash is cracking for no apparent reason. It's to a point now of needing replaced and has raised my safety concern for myself and passenger if i was to come involved in a crash by broken large plastic fragments.
When the vehicle is at 50 60 or any speed - the tachometer jumps and the car surges feels like it going to stop
Other GMC Denali years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Denali | 18 | 0 |
| 2014 Denali | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 Denali | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 Denali | 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 2012 GMC Denali?
Owners most often report unknown or other, air bags, structure problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 GMC Denali?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 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 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.