2014 GMC Denali Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 15, 2020 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Denali years
Not enough data 9th of 14 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 GMC Denali. That ranks 9th out of 14 Denali model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 20%), typically at around 67,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2014 GMC Denali problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1 · ~67,000 mi
Electronic Stability Control (esc)1 · ~68,000 mi
Engine1 · ~57,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~37,500 mi
Service Brakes1 · ~75,138 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System120%67,000——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)120%68,000——
Engine120%57,000——
Fuel/propulsion System120%37,500——
Service Brakes120%75,138——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2019, with 3 complaints
2018: 1201812019: 3201932020: 120201

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2014 GMC Denali recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2014 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 stability control light came on and it would not let me drive it just stop in the road

Electronic Stability Control (esc) · received Sep 15, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11355111

While driving on a city street the 2014 gmc sierra 6.2 l v8 lost power and started running rough as approaching an intersection. I was able to stop, and reverse the vehicle away from the intersection, to get out of traffic. The engine light was flashing and the truck shut down, it was unable to…

Engine · received Dec 29, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11291861

Brake failure. The brake vacuum pump failed. I marked the failure as today as the dealership confirmed the failure. The failure occurred a month or so ago. It does not happen all of time.

Service Brakes · received Apr 22, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11202982

Blind spot sensors in the morrors are always lighting up with nothing to set them off.gm says there is no fix and they know of this problem with the acadia

Electrical System · received Jan 10, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11166355

Check engine light code for def heater failure. Possible limp mode effect in traffic.

Fuel/propulsion System · received Feb 24, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11074606

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2014 GMC Denali?

Owners most often report electrical system, electronic stability control (esc), engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2014 GMC Denali?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2014 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 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.