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2012 Gmc Sierra Denali problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Steering (3) · Wheels (1) · Structure:body (1)

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10
Complaints
0
Recalls
1,702
Service bulletins
0
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

Service bulletins (1,702)

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 1,702 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

2020-01-03 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 149,000 mi

“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 after the warning showed up before the vehicle compl…”

2019-12-05 · Unknown Or Other · 50,000 mi

“the dash board is crack i replaced 2 times and the replacements also cracks the parts is $1200 plus $1200 labor.…”

2019-07-25 · Structure:body · 55,000 mi

“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. this repair has held up well. since that initial r…”

2017-10-10 · Unknown Or Other · 49,000 mi

“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…”

2015-09-09 · Unknown Or Other · 64,000 mi

“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 through the cabin. …”

2014-12-05 · Wheels · 28,987 mi

“i have goodyear wrangler sr-a 265 60r20 tires on my sierra denali hd 2500. i was on the way back from nc via i-95 and pulled over so my wife could nurse our 3 week old. me and the boys went in k-mart for a few minutes. upon returning and getting back on the road, i noticed my car was pulling bad right and the steering wheel was shaking very badl…”

2014-11-18 · Structure · 70,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2012 gmc sierra denali. the contact stated that the dashboard cracked. the contact mentioned that a rattling sound emitted from the dashboard. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the technician diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the appr…”

2014-03-06 · Steering · 36,000 mi

“after exiting interstate lost steering and brakes briefly in parking lot. pumped brake and both returned after a hissing sound. recurred a few times in next 6 months or so. then, in the fall of 2013, lost steering and brakes on i-49/us71b heading south from joplin, missouri. you could pump the brakes and briefly regain, but for the most part all…”

2013-10-28 · Steering

“2012 gmc denali. consumer writes in regards to vehicle steering problems. *smd the consumer noticed a very bad problem with the steering whenever he slowed down to turn, he would loose control over the ability to turn. the wheel locked down when he applied the brake and tried to turn at the same time. he was not able to turn until he pressed on …”

2012-11-19 · Steering · 29,000 mi

“loss of steering control (three episodes) : 13 nov 2012, while exiting nb i-95 onto eb route 214 in landover, md, my steering wheel locked. my speed at the time was approximately 50 mph. i was able to brake rapidly as the ramp began to straighten from it's sweeping right curve. the locked steering was forcing me onto the right shoulder. luckil…”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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