There are no safety recalls for the 2011 GMC Denali, but owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA.
2011 GMC Denali problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Unknown or Other | 8 | |
| Air Bags | 5 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 114,239 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2011 GMC Denali complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Unknown or Other · reported Jun 3, 2020
The dash board cracked. It was replaced previously to a brand new one by GM and it cracked worst. The airbag and a speaker are there and it's concerning with the movement of the truck.
Unknown or Other · at 165,000 miles · reported Jul 24, 2018
Dash board cracking. I have a crack through the dash at the passenger airbag and another directly in front of the driver. Should the passenger airbag deploy, pieces of the broken dash could increase the possibility of further injury
Air Bags · at 114,239 miles · reported Jul 16, 2018
My denali has gotten a crack on the dash that runs down to the airbag on the passenger's side airbag. This happened while sitting in my garage in 2016. I have contacted GM about the problem but was informed that there wasn't a recall on this. It appears to me and others that there is a problem because all of the dashes are cracked on the one piece dashes (2007-2014) either above the instrument cluster or at the airbag. I'm afraid that if the airbag deploys that there will be pieces of the dash coming with it causing injury. I keep my vehicle garage kept or at work I put a deflector in the…
Unknown or Other · reported Nov 6, 2017
My dashboard cracked for the second time. I already replaced it the first time it cracked january 2015. It has cracked for the second time. Obviously there is a defect in this part for it to happen 2 times since 2011. I can not bring myself to pay for this again as it cost around $1,000.
Air Bags · at 40,000 miles · reported Nov 2, 2017
Takata recall I receive a notice stating that takata is filing chapter 11 and on the notice it tells me to call my GM dealer and have my airbags replaced, after contacting my selling dealer on 11/2/2017 I was told that GM is not addressing the issue today and they will notify me when the matter is settled, I'AM getting two different stories, what I s the real story, please let me know, thank you
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2011 GMC Denali have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2011 GMC Denali as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 GMC Denali?
Owners report unknown or other problems most often (8 reports), followed by air bags (5). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 114,239 miles.
Are GMC recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized GMC dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.