2010 Gmc Sierra Denali problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (2) · Structure (2) · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (1,440)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-04 · PIP4902W · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-01 · PIT3271Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP6104 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a gds2 session log and upload to a technical assistance case in cx connect.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP4902V · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-01-08 · PIP4902U · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2025-11-20 · PIT5214G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of general motors technical assistance center. if va
Showing the 6 most recent of 1,440 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-11-22 · Structure:body“dash board cracking several places…”
2020-11-02 · Air Bags · 5,000 mi“when if ever is nhtsa going to do something about the defective airbags?? i've been waiting for you and gm for 7 years now, to get something done. it's been long enough to do something about it. i live in a state where we get 60 plus inches of rain every year. and that's one of the reasons they give for failures of the airbags. i don't want to get …”
2019-02-09 · Unknown Or Other · 76,500 mi“dash cracking at pass airbag ( safety issues ) and numerous cracks on instrument cluster portion of dash... multiple exact problems and a lawsuit dated jan 2018. gm needs to replace all these dashboards.…”
2016-04-12 · Unknown Or Other · 71,000 mi“the dashboard of 2010 gmc sierra denali is cracking around the passenger air bag, and above the instrument cluster. the reason behind this is unknown to me. i rarely drive my truck, and have not been in any collisions. the cracks continue to grow due to the stress on the dash while driving (i.e. the separated pieces move up and down due dependin…”
2015-10-23 · Structure:body · 25,000 mi“ 2010 sierra denali with 53k. 1st dash crack at passenger airbag with approx 20k. 2nd dash crack over steering column at approx 40k. we had to stuff a piece of cardboard in the dash because it rattled so badly. we also have: 1. passenger door handle chrome peeling and sharp enough to cut 2. a/c control buttons worn off 3. both front heat/…”
2015-10-08 · Unknown Or Other · 48,000 mi“dash cracked from corner of near airbag on passenger side. no impact or anything to cause crack. …”
2015-07-16 · Unknown Or Other · 88,000 mi“dash has cracked behind gauge cluster on driver side and air bag on passenger side.…”
2014-03-31 · Structure · 24,602 mi“i had the oil changed at the dealer on the friday prior to august 5, 2013 and the warranty was expiring (at that time) in the very near future. got in the truck to go over to my father's house and stopped at a local gas station that still does full serve (for a penny or two higher than the self serve down the street). as the owner of the station …”
2014-02-19 · Structure · 39,000 mi“the entire dashboard has started cracking. *tr…”
2014-02-04 · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · 45,284 mi“i was traveling on highway 151 at 70 mph when i received a message stating stabilitrak was disabled, followed by reduced engine power message. within seconds my truck went from 70 mph to 35 mph while on the highway with a semi-truck behind me, a car in the fast lane on my left side, and snow on the rightside shoulder. i quickly tapped my brakes a…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.