2015 GMC Denali Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Denali years
- Far more complaints than other years 5th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 GMC Denali. That ranks 5th out of 14 Denali model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (6 complaints, 33%), typically at around 50,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 18owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 33% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 28% | 37,208 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 22% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 11% | 68,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 11% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 6% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 6% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 6% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 6% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 6% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 6% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 6% | 50,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 GMC Denali recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2015 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.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 GMC DENALI. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED AND WAS UNABLE TO UPSHIFT INTO THE HIGHER GEARS. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER STERLING BUICK GMC (5853 FRONTAGE RD. I 49 SOUTH…
Vehicle seems to be stuck in 4wd, unable to switch out of it. Cannot turn vehicle.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 GMC DENALI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THEIR HUSBAND WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, WHEN THE TRAFFIC CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP CAUSING THE CONTACT TO APPLY THE BRAKES TO THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKING PEDAL EXCESSIVELY, HOWEVER, THE BRAKES DID NOT…
This has happened several time in the city crossing an intersection usually at slow speed braking and turning and all the sudden i lose everything. No steering electrical and braking. The park assist will sometimes start going off like crazy just before it happens, but not all the time. Put in park…
My truck has 30,000 miles and has the 'chevy shudder'. Why is this not a recall? Gmc wants me to pay out of pocket for the transmission flush. When i am driving the truck it begins shuddering and shaking through certain shift points.
Other GMC Denali years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 18 | 0 |
| 2014 Denali | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 Denali | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 Denali | 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 2015 GMC Denali?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 GMC Denali?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2015 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 2015 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.