2016 GMC Sierra Denali Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 10%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2016 GMC Sierra Denali, 10% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,700 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2016 Gmc sierra 3500 diesel denali has been in the shop 5 times and over 50 days since november 4, 2017 for an emissions issue. On november 4 while driving, I received a check engine light that said to service the exhaust system and a countdown started, reducing the speed of the vehicle by 10 MPH after every 50-75 miles . The vehicle had about 38,700 miles at the time. The error message that the dealership received was p205b reductant tank temperature sensor performance. They replaced the emission reduction tank reservoir and completed a regeneration test. …”
NHTSA complaint #11075339, filed 2018-02, 38,700 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Gmc Sierra Denali. The contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled and rolled backwards. The contact was able to restart the vehicle but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 8,300. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10969732, filed 2017-03, 8,300 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11026017Jun 5, 2025This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
- 11024485May 15, 2025The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 11020254May 7, 2025This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel for new vehicles with less than 1,000 miles that may not pass California smog inspection or smog inspection in…
- 11017263Mar 25, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 11016942Mar 4, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This 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.
- 11014233Jan 30, 2025This 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…
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11012907Dec 18, 2024This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- 11011900Nov 22, 2024This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 GMC Sierra Denali
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 GMC Sierra Denali
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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