2012 GMC Denali Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 82,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2012 GMC Denali (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2012 GMC Denali. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by air bags (2) and body and structure (2). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 82,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 103 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Other or unknown3 50%
- Air bags2 33%
- Body and structure2 33%
- Electrical system1 17%
- Engine1 17%
- Fuel system1 17%
Example complaints
Other or unknown: “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 2019-02Body and structure: “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 2018-04Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 60,000 and 100,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2012 GMC Denali in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 103 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10239124Jun 30, 2023Body and structure. This service bulletin provides information on Paintless Dent Repair Process.
- 10239101Jun 30, 2023Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 10239103Jun 29, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. This service bulletin provides information for automatic transmission Oil Cooler Flush and flow test.
- 10239102Jun 29, 2023Electrical system. 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…
- 10238190Jun 14, 2023Equipment. This service bulletin describes the U.S. Dealer Special Tool Loan Program process.
- 10237960Jun 8, 2023Equipment. This service bulletin provides information on submitting quality Photos of Various Vehicle Concerns to the GM Technical Assistance Center (TAC).
- 10237846Jun 7, 2023Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. 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.
- 10237841Jun 1, 2023Equipment. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only).
- 10237387May 30, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. 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…
- 10237340May 22, 2023Wheels. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Vibration Shortly After Tires are Mounted/Preventing Vibration from Wheel Slip (Tire Sliding on Wheel).
Other model years of the GMC Denali
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 18 | 56,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Falling |
| 2014 | 5 | 67,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 5 | 24,400 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2012 | 6 | 82,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2011 | 11 | 114,239 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2010 | 5 | 91,325 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 32 | 50,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 23 | 36,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2001 | 22 | 64,300 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2000 | 21 | 87,702 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1999 | 14 | 82,500 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2012 GMC Denali have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2012 GMC Denali as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2012 GMC Denali is reported most often?
Other or unknown is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by air bags with 2.
Has the 2012 GMC Denali been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2012 GMC Denali reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 82,000 miles and the middle half falls between 60,000 and 100,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.