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2017 GMC Sierra Denali Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
7%of 15 total for the year
Median mileage
105,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2017 GMC Sierra Denali, 7% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,000 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. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was shuddering and vibrating. The contact pulled over and opened the hood with the engine running. The contact stated that there was an abnormal ticking sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the fuel injectors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the vehicle was still running rough. …”

NHTSA complaint #11698620, filed 2025-11, 105,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202019%
201914%
201717%
201515%
200419%
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
Electrical system
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.

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