2016 GMC Sierra Denali Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sierra Denali years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 GMC Sierra Denali. That is the most of any Sierra Denali model year in the database (18 years). The most reported problem area is power train (9 complaints, 30%), typically at around 37,500 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 5 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 30owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 9 | 30% | 37,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 27% | 50,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 20% | 51,950 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 10% | 38,700 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 7% | 47,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 7% | 83,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 7% | 115,200 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 7% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 3% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 3% | 24,200 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 3% | 115,200 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 3% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 3% | 94,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 GMC Sierra Denali recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 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.
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra Denali. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the rear windshield exploded without impact. The contact stated that the rear fogger had been activated independently. There were no injuries sustained. There was water located in the third taillight. The contact…
While driving 70mph on highway sunroof exploded. Screen was in place so glass shards did not enter the cabin. There was not an overpass nor large trucks in the area to be caused by debris or thrown rocks.
Excessive slop and uncontrollable, unintended steering shifts causing vehicle to unexpectedly and suddenly veer out of lane of travel related to defective lash adjustment steering box
Apparently, the 8 speed automatic transmission has issues with wiring harness and hard shifting which the manufacturer has 18 service bulletins out on yet still will not recall and fix problems. Also the brake system is faulty and unsafe it loses pressure and even braking at various speeds. After…
Since i've owned this vehicle i have had transmission problems. Once it went from 70 to 20 on the highway.. It kicks or jerks at any speed... Especially going slow.. The shifting is horrible!!! The feeling of it losing power again like it did could cause serious damage to the transmission and…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 GMC Sierra Denali?
Owners most often report power train, service brakes, steering problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 GMC Sierra Denali?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 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 2016 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.