2013 Gmc Sierra Denali problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (2)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (1,761)
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 2026-09-26 · PIT5698F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostics tips on how the lin bus works and how to diagnosis it.
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 1,761 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-06-27 · Structure:body · 110,000 mi“dash has cracked near airbag creating a potential deployment issue.…”
2019-06-19 · Unknown Or Other · 75,000 mi“stalls out after coming to a complete stop. also jerks forward multiple times usually as the vehicle is stopping.…”
2019-04-09 · Unknown Or Other · 93,000 mi“the dashboard is cracking over multiple places - including the instrument cluster and by the passenger airbag - i am concerned that this will potentially cause splintered pieces of plastic to be shot into the cabin during a crash - the part over the instrument cluster is already starting to splinter. a quick internet search has found multiple comp…”
2018-07-15 · Structure:body · 22,000 mi“the dashboard cracked on its own. right across the control panel and on the outer edges of the passenger airbag. i have an extended warranty through amtrust (official gm warranty partner) - but they declined to cover the replacement. these cracks are identical to hundreds i see posted from gm truck owners online.…”
2018-01-29 · Unknown Or Other · 31,000 mi“dashboard is cracked on passenger side at left corner of airbag. i have seen this has been an ongoing problem with gm makes and models. even though this truck has only 32,000 miles on it presently it is out of warranty. this should not happen at 32,000 miles for any reason.…”
2017-08-22 · Unknown Or Other · 70,000 mi“the dash is cracking severely, there are 2 critical cracks 1 at the passenger airbag and 1 at the gauge cluster. the whole dash vibrates and bounces which is a safety concerns for both driving because it draws attention when driving and also this is a structure area that hosts the speakers, airbag, and other trim. this is not considered trim this i…”
2017-08-07 · Unknown Or Other · 57,000 mi“i have a 2013 gmc sierra denali. the dashboard by the passenger airbag plate began to crack about 7 months ago and the crack is growing quickly. there are thousands of general motors vehicles doing this and they will not recall it. it can cost around $1,000 to have it fixed. i am worried the crack will continue to grow and if the airbag ever deplo…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.