GMC Denali Problems by Year: Complaints and Recalls

GMC Denali years to avoid

No model year of the GMC Denali stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

All model years combined.

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

Year	Score	Complaints	Top problem	Typical mileage	Recalls	Crashes
2015	-	18	Lights	62,000	0	1
2014	-	5	Brakes	67,000	0	0	Fewest complaints
2013	-	5	Airbags		0	0	Fewest complaints
2012	-	6	Airbags		0	0
2011	-	11	Airbags	114,239	0	0
2010	-	5	Airbags		0	0	Fewest complaints
2009	-	2	Airbags		0	0
2008	-	4	Airbags		0	0
2007	-	3	Airbags		0	0
2003	-	32	Brakes	50,000	0	3
2002	-	23	Engine	36,000	1	3
2001	-	22	Brakes	64,300	1	2
2000	-	21	Brakes	100,405	1	3
1999	-	14	Brakes	85,000	1	0

What years of the GMC Denali should you avoid?

No single model year of the GMC Denali has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used GMC Denali?

2010, 2013 and 2014 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (5, 5 and 5).

What is the most common problem with the GMC Denali?

Brakes, with 33 complaints across all years, followed by airbags (23) and electrical (21).

How many recalls does the GMC Denali have?

2 recalls between 1999 and 2015. The 2002 model year has the most, with 1.

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