2016 GMC Sierra DenaliProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 30 owner complaints about the 2016 GMC Sierra Denali, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 29, 2025. Updated daily.
Where the 2016 GMC Sierra Denali has problems
30 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 9 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 1 |
| Steering | 6 | 1 |
| Engine | 3 | 1 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2016 GMC Sierra Denali recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2016 vs. every other Sierra Denali year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sierra Denali median. How we score
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- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
What Sierra Denali owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
APPARENTLY, THE 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS ISSUES WITH WIRING HARNESS AND HARD SHIFTING WHICH THE MANUFACTURER HAS 18 SERVICE BULLETINS OUT ON YET STILL WILL NOT RECALL AND FIX PROBLEMS. ALSO THE BRAKE SYSTEM IS FAULTY AND UNSAFE IT LOSES PRESSURE AND EVEN BRAKING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. AFTER…
SINCE I'VE OWNED THIS VEHICLE I HAVE HAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. ONCE IT WENT FROM 70 TO 20 ON THE HIGHWAY.. IT KICKS OR JERKS AT ANY SPEED... ESPECIALLY GOING SLOW.. THE SHIFTING IS HORRIBLE!!! THE FEELING OF IT LOSING POWER AGAIN LIKE IT DID COULD CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION AND…
THE TRUCK HAS A HORRIBLE VIBRATION FROM AROUND 45 MPH AND UP. HAVE TEST DROVE OTHER 2016 GMC SIERRAS WITH SAME ISSUE. HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TO THE DODGE DEALERSHIP WE BOUGHT IT FROM AND THEY SAID IT SHOULD BE A RECALL
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