2011 GMC Denali Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2011 GMC Denali, and owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2011 GMC Denali. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2011 GMC Denali have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 92,354 miles. Complaints peaked in 2017 with 8 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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. *tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 3, 2020 · Unknown or other
“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 t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 24, 2018 · Unknown or other
Compare GMC Denali model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC Denali model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 GMC Denali | 1 | 14 |
| 2000 GMC Denali | 1 | 21 |
| 2001 GMC Denali | 1 | 22 |
| 2002 GMC Denali | 1 | 23 |
| 2003 GMC Denali | 0 | 32 |
| 2007 GMC Denali | 0 | 3 |
| 2008 GMC Denali | 0 | 4 |
| 2009 GMC Denali | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 GMC Denali | 0 | 5 |
| 2011 GMC Denali | 0 | 11 |
| 2012 GMC Denali | 0 | 6 |
| 2013 GMC Denali | 0 | 5 |
| 2014 GMC Denali | 0 | 5 |
| 2015 GMC Denali | 0 | 18 |
Checking a specific 2011 GMC Denali
How do I know if my 2011 GMC Denali has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised GMC dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.