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2017 GMC Sierra Denali Electrical system Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
7%of 15 total for the year
Median mileage
186,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 2017 GMC Sierra Denali, 7% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 186,000 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.

“The contact owns a 2017 GMC Sierra Denali 2500. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH downhill, the message “Reduced Engine Power” was displayed. While the message was displayed, the trailer brakes and exhaust brake became inoperable, and the braking distance increased. The failure mileage was approximately 186,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11768606, filed 2026-10, 186,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202019%
2019519%
201717%
201627%
2015314%
2008211%
2004218%
200218%

Other parts of the 2017 GMC Sierra Denali

Other or unknown
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology