2012 GMC Sierra Denali Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sierra Denali years
- Fewer complaints than other years 12th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 GMC Sierra Denali. That ranks 12th out of 18 Sierra Denali model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (4 complaints, 40%), typically at around 29,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 10owner 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 Sierra 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 4 | 40% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 30% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 20% | 62,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 10% | 149,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 10% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 10% | 28,987 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 10% | 28,987 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 GMC Sierra Denali recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 GMC Sierra 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.
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…
The dash board is crack i replaced 2 times and the replacements also cracks the parts is $1200 plus $1200 labor.
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…
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
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…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 GMC Sierra Denali?
Owners most often report steering, unknown or other, structure problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 GMC Sierra Denali?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 GMC Sierra Denali a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sierra Denali model years, the 2012 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.