Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2012 GMC Denali peaked in 2017, with 2 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2012 GMC Denali
Pickup, diesel, 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jun 25, 2017 to Feb 11, 2021.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints6Below the median 2012 pickup
Severity index0.02012 pickups average 5.0
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
33% of complaints about the 2012 GMC Denali name airbags
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 2012 GMC Denali
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2012 GMC Denali
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
6 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Feb 11, 2021Failure Feb 2, 2021Maryville, TNAir bags, Body, Unknown or other
DASH CRACKS EVERYWHERE, ALL ATTACHMENT POINTS ARE CRACKING. NO APPARENT REASON OTHER THAN USING A UN U.V PROTECTED PLASTIC.
NHTSA complaint 11395692 - Filed Feb 19, 2019Failure Jan 11, 2019Tupelo, MSUnknown or other
THE DASH HAS CRACKED ABOVE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND BY THE AIR BAG. UNSURE WHEN IT ACCORDED. NOTICED IT WAS MAKING A SOUND AND IN 2 WEEKS HAS GOTTEN MUCH WORSE
NHTSA complaint 11181089 - Filed Sep 6, 2018Failure Jun 15, 201860,000 milesClendenin, WVUnknown or other
CRACK IN PASSENGER SIDE OF DASHBOARD....VEHICLE WAS STATIOARY
NHTSA complaint 11127945 - Filed Apr 4, 2018Failure Jan 1, 2014Murfreesboro, TNBody
MY DASH IS CRACKING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. IT'S TO A POINT NOW OF NEEDING REPLACED AND HAS RAISED MY SAFETY CONCERN FOR MYSELF AND PASSENGER IF I WAS TO COME INVOLVED IN A CRASH BY BROKEN LARGE PLASTIC FRAGMENTS.
NHTSA complaint 11083226 - Filed Sep 11, 2017Failure Sep 11, 2017100,000 milesMesa, AZElectrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS AT 50 60 OR ANY SPEED - THE TACHOMETER JUMPS AND THE CAR SURGES FEELS LIKE IT GOING TO STOP
NHTSA complaint 11022752 - Filed Jun 25, 2017Failure Apr 1, 201782,000 milesST Simons Island, GAAir bags
DASH BOARD HAS CRACKED AROUND AIRBAG. CONCERNED THAT IF THERE WAS A COLLISION THAT TYE AIRBAG WOULD EXPLODE AND ENTIRE DASH WOULD EXPLODE WITH IT
NHTSA complaint 11001215
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
103 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.
- 99-08-51-001F Jun 30, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides information on Paintless Dent Repair Process. - 17-NA-066 Jun 29, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides information for automatic transmission Oil Cooler Flush and flow test. - 13-08-116-001I Jun 29, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them. - 01-06-01-011N Jun 30, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption. - 16-NA-158 Jun 14, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin describes the U.S. Dealer Special Tool Loan Program process. - 23-NA-103 Jun 8, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides information on submitting quality Photos of Various Vehicle Concerns to the GM Technical Assistance Center (TAC). - 04-07-30-013E Jun 7, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on automatic transmission shift and engine driveability concerns and/or MIL ON due to aftermarket oil bath air filter use. - 02-00-89-002V Jun 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only). - 08-07-30-026H May 30, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be accompanied by a clunk noise. This is a slight movement that is more often seen v… - 12-03-10-001E May 22, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Vibration Shortly After Tires are Mounted/Preventing Vibration from Wheel Slip (Tire Sliding on Wheel). - 19-NA-219 Apr 24, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue. - 17-NA-170 Apr 27, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement. - 11-00-89-005W Apr 25, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S. Only). - 12-03-10-001D Apr 21, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Vibration Shortly After Tires are Mounted/Preventing Vibration from Wheel Slip (Tire Sliding on Wheel). - 04-00-89-015Z Apr 19, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration – Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S. Only). - PI0281J Apr 4, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. - 20-NA-132 Apr 4, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements. - 11-00-89-005V Apr 6, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S. Only). - 10-08-110-001J Apr 6, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats. - 08-07-30-035G Apr 6, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid. - 21-NA-043 Mar 20, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This informational bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer. - 19-NA-219 Mar 23, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue. - 22-NA-009 Mar 17, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters. - 16-NA-222 Mar 17, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations. - 07-06-01-016I Mar 16, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides information on Internal Engine Noise or Damage After Oil Filter Replacement. - 00-06-01-026Q Mar 17, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage. - 00-06-01-012M Mar 17, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin advises about the possible issues that may occur when using a scotch brite pad or highly abrasive disk on gasket sealing surfaces or reused parts. - 20-NA-159 Mar 8, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only). - 15-NA-017 Feb 27, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Warranty Administration bulletin provides policy information on Causal Part requirements for transactions submitted to GM for payment. - 18-NA-146 Feb 20, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information, proper labor operation selection and causal part identification for warranty transactions (U.S. Only). - 17-NA-073 Feb 21, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy. - PI0754F Feb 17, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic. - 99-04-20-002N Feb 16, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operation. - 18-NA-263 Feb 17, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for variable diagnostic time allowances on select labor operations (U.S. Only). - 01-08-42-001O Feb 15, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines. - 07-03-16-004E Jan 31, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides information for tire pressure monitoring (TPM) system concerns. - 00-00-90-002M Jan 31, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides information for accurate tire pressures that ensure the safe handling and appropriate ride characteristics of GM cars and trucks. - 02-00-89-002U Jan 20, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only). - 09-00-89-008F Dec 21, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the warranty transaction submission procedures that support the Personal Property Damage process. - 21-NA-124 Dec 14, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set. - 16-NA-338 Dec 13, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record re… - PIT3271N Nov 29, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in … - 20-NA-138 Nov 18, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and information on Submission of Warranty Transaction in Global Warranty Management. - 22-NA-074 Nov 9, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system. - 22-NA-205 Oct 19, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides information on Module Harvesting. - 10-00-89-006I Oct 7, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only). - PI0592G Sep 27, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This preliminary information (PI) provides information om Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes (E4398, E4399, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491 or E6961). - 22-NA-195 Sep 28, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides information on Handling Requests for Modifications to Permanently Import/Export Vehicles Between the U.S. and Canada. - 22-NA-009 Sep 14, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters. - 15-00-89-004E Sep 16, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage. - 13-08-116-001H Sep 16, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them. - 09-06-04-026W Sep 14, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2. - 07-06-01-016H Sep 16, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides information on Internal Engine Noise or Damage After Oil Filter Replacement. - 06-00-89-031H Sep 16, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification. - 05-06-04-022T Sep 16, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles and the TOP TIER FUELS website URL. - 05-00-89-072F Sep 14, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fuels, fuel additives and fuel management. - 04-06-04-051G Sep 13, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive. - 01-06-01-011M Sep 13, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption. - 01-00-89-010Q Sep 14, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides information on a guide to help reduce repeat visits for the same customer concern. - 00-06-01-012L Sep 13, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin advises about the possible issues that may occur when using a scotch brite pad or highly abrasive disk on gasket sealing surfaces or reused parts.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.