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2015 GMC Denali problems

The most common problem on the 2015 GMC Denali is lights. It has 3.0 times the complaints of a typical Denali model year.

Typical year3.0x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
18
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
115
Worst area
Lights

The worst 2015 GMC Denali problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Lights
    6
  • Transmission
    5
  • Electrical
    4
  • Brakes
    2
  • Steering
    2

Problems by type

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  • Lights
    6
  • Transmission
    5
  • Electrical
    4
  • Brakes
    2
  • Steering
    2
  • Acceleration
    1
  • Body
    1
  • Driver assistance
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2015 GMC Denali 115

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 115 bulletins for the 2015 GMC Denali

What 2015 GMC Denali owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 19, 2021 · Transmission · 148,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 gmc denali. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle downshifted and was unable to upshift into the higher gears. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer sterling buick gmc (5853 frontage rd. I 49 south, opelousas, la 70570, (337) 942-3516) and made the dealer aware of the failure. The vehicle had not been diagnosed nor repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 148,000.

Filed Dec 8, 2020 · Transmission · 118 miles · NY

Vehicle seems to be stuck in 4wd, unable to switch out of it. Cannot turn vehicle.

Filed Oct 19, 2020 · Brakes · 73,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2015 gmc denali. The contact stated that while their husband was driving approximately 45 MPH, when the traffic came to a sudden stop causing the contact to apply the brakes to the vehicle. The driver had to depress the braking pedal excessively, however, the brakes did not stop and the brakes were floored. The vehicle ended up rear ending the vehicle in front. The air bags did deploy. The vehicle was towed and totaled. A police report was filed. The passenger received injuries to the chest and lower abdomen area. The only medical attention received was by emt at time of the crash. The dealer (cardinale gmc 2 heitzinger plaza, seaside, ca 93955, (831) 322-4112) was made aware. The contact stated they received a notice regarding their vehicle having anti-lock braking issues after the crash had occurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000. The VIN was not available. *ln*dt*dt*jb the consumer provided photos.

Filed Aug 29, 2020 · Brakes, Engine · 64,000 miles · MT

This has happened several time in the city crossing an intersection usually at slow speed braking and turning and all the sudden I lose everything. No steering electrical and braking. The park assist will sometimes start going off like crazy just before it happens, but not all the time. Put in park and open the door it comes back on. Then says roll down drivers side window and then back up. At on time I did have it happen on the highway. I was getting ready to pass and giving it gas and everything shut down for a split second and then took off again. This problem is going to get someone killed.

Filed Jul 12, 2020 · Transmission · 30,000 miles · LA

My truck has 30,000 miles and has the 'chevy shudder'. Why is this not a recall? Gmc wants me to pay out of pocket for the transmission flush. When I am driving the truck it begins shuddering and shaking through certain shift points.

Filed May 5, 2020 · Body, Electrical · 71,000 miles · NY

Rear defroster started emitting smoke, overheated and cracked rear windshield. Please see existing recall n192220470. Although vehicle not located in canada, can assure you this is happening in united states as well.

Filed Mar 28, 2020 · 62,000 miles · AR

Have had my vehicle at the shop for transmission issues several times. Two of the times, issues were duplicated and parts replaced, but same issues continue as soon as I get it back. My complaint when I take it in is always the same. Normally when I accelerate from a dead stop forward or reverse, the transmission makes a thumping noise. It has steadily gotten worse. A lot of times now if I take my foot off gas for a second, at faster speeds, and then put foot right back on gas, it makes the same thumping noise and sometimes a grinding noise like it's stuck between gears. This last time I took it to the dealer, was told there was nothing they could do and would most likely get worse as vehicle gets older.

Filed Feb 18, 2020 · Steering · 72,000 miles · MD

Intermittent power steering failure turning at low speeds. Almost hit a car while turning in a road due to lack of power steering working properly.

Filed Feb 14, 2020 · Fuel system · 130,000 miles · OH

Under normal driving conditions, my cp4 fuel injection system blew up. I had to have it towed to the nearest diesel repair shop, $14.000 later , I was back up and running

Filed Dec 20, 2019 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 39,000 miles · IL

While thankfully driving in the slow lane on the interstate in st. Louis my stability light came on the truck then slowed down on its own then went into four-wheel-drive then revved up to 6000 rpms then every service light came on on the dash when pulling to the side of the road the car then would not drive forward it stayed in neutral regardless of gearshifting it then began to cycle through all of the service request for the vehicle. After having to have the vehicle towed to the nearest dealership which was three hours away from my house they informed me the following morning the power steering control gearbox had went out and fried all the electrical's inside the vehicle. The vehicle has less than 39,000 miles after contacting gmc they told me there was nothing they could do that there was nothing on a recall list for my vehicles VIN number. After doing some research I saw that there was a recall for a very similar situation in 2018 in september. I have videos of the vehicle computer system malfunctioning if requested. I just wanted to document and file a complaint so this didn't happen to someone else and cause a serious wreck , since gmc has failed to recognize this serious of an issue.

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Is the 2015 GMC Denali reliable?

Owners have filed 18 complaints about the 2015 GMC Denali, 3.0 times a typical Denali model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2015 GMC Denali?

Lights, with 6 complaints. Next is transmission (5).

How many recalls does the 2015 GMC Denali have?

No recalls on record.

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