2010 Gmc SIERRA DENALI

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2010 Gmc SIERRA DENALI has 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is body/structure problems (33% of all complaints), specifically: the entire dashboard has started cracking. *tr.

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

BODY/STRUCTURE

4 complaints

33%

• THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD HAS STARTED CRACKING. *TR
• I HAD THE OIL CHANGED AT THE DEALER ON THE FRIDAY PRIOR TO AUGUST 5, 2013 AND THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRING (AT THAT TIME) IN THE VERY NEAR FUTURE. GOT IN THE TRUCK TO GO OVER TO MY FATHER'S HOUSE AND STOPPED AT A LOCAL GAS STATION THAT STILL DOES FULL SERVE (FOR A PENNY OR TWO HIGHER THAN THE SELF SER
• 2010 SIERRA DENALI WITH 53K. 1ST DASH CRACK AT PASSENGER AIRBAG WITH APPROX 20K. 2ND DASH CRACK OVER STEERING COLUMN AT APPROX 40K. WE HAD TO STUFF A PIECE OF CARDBOARD IN THE DASH BECAUSE IT RATTLED SO BADLY. WE ALSO HAVE: 1. PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE CHROME PEELING AND SHARP ENOUGH TO CUT 2. A/C

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD HAS STARTED CRACKING. *TR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

4 complaints

33%

• DASH HAS CRACKED BEHIND GAUGE CLUSTER ON DRIVER SIDE AND AIR BAG ON PASSENGER SIDE.
• DASH CRACKED FROM CORNER OF NEAR AIRBAG ON PASSENGER SIDE. NO IMPACT OR ANYTHING TO CAUSE CRACK.
• THE DASHBOARD OF 2010 GMC SIERRA DENALI IS CRACKING AROUND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG, AND ABOVE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THE REASON BEHIND THIS IS UNKNOWN TO ME. I RARELY DRIVE MY TRUCK, AND HAVE NOT BEEN IN ANY COLLISIONS. THE CRACKS CONTINUE TO GROW DUE TO THE STRESS ON THE DASH WHILE DRIVING (I.E.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“DASH HAS CRACKED BEHIND GAUGE CLUSTER ON DRIVER SIDE AND AIR BAG ON PASSENGER SIDE.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

AIR BAGS

2 complaints

17%

• DASH CRACKING AT PASS AIRBAG ( SAFETY ISSUES ) AND NUMEROUS CRACKS ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PORTION OF DASH... MULTIPLE EXACT PROBLEMS AND A LAWSUIT DATED JAN 2018. GM NEEDS TO REPLACE ALL THESE DASHBOARDS.
• WHEN IF EVER IS NHTSA GOING TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THE DEFECTIVE AIRBAGS?? I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR YOU AND GM FOR 7 YEARS NOW, TO GET SOMETHING DONE. IT'S BEEN LONG ENOUGH TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. I LIVE IN A STATE WHERE WE GET 60 PLUS INCHES OF RAIN EVERY YEAR. AND THAT'S ONE OF THE REASONS THEY GIVE

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“DASH CRACKING AT PASS AIRBAG ( SAFETY ISSUES ) AND NUMEROUS CRACKS ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PORTION OF DASH... MULTIPLE EXACT PROBLEMS AND A LAWSUIT DATED JAN 2018. GM NEEDS TO REPLACE ALL THESE DASHBOARDS.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

1 complaints

• I WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY 151 AT 70 MPH WHEN I RECEIVED A MESSAGE STATING STABILITRAK WAS DISABLED, FOLLOWED BY REDUCED ENGINE POWER MESSAGE. WITHIN SECONDS MY TRUCK WENT FROM 70 MPH TO 35 MPH WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY WITH A SEMI-TRUCK BEHIND ME, A CAR IN THE FAST LANE ON MY LEFT SIDE, AND SNOW ON THE

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY 151 AT 70 MPH WHEN I RECEIVED A MESSAGE STATING STABILITRAK WAS DISABLED, FOLLOWED BY REDUCED ENGINE POWER MESSAGE. WITHIN SECONDS MY TRUCK WENT FROM 70 MPH TO 35 MPH WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY WITH A SEMI-TRUCK BEHIND ME, A CAR IN THE FAST LANE ON MY LEFT SIDE, AND SNOW ON THE”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SEATS/RESTRAINTS

1 complaints

• 2010 SIERRA DENALI WITH 53K. 1ST DASH CRACK AT PASSENGER AIRBAG WITH APPROX 20K. 2ND DASH CRACK OVER STEERING COLUMN AT APPROX 40K. WE HAD TO STUFF A PIECE OF CARDBOARD IN THE DASH BECAUSE IT RATTLED SO BADLY. WE ALSO HAVE: 1. PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE CHROME PEELING AND SHARP ENOUGH TO CUT 2. A/C

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“2010 SIERRA DENALI WITH 53K. 1ST DASH CRACK AT PASSENGER AIRBAG WITH APPROX 20K. 2ND DASH CRACK OVER STEERING COLUMN AT APPROX 40K. WE HAD TO STUFF A PIECE OF CARDBOARD IN THE DASH BECAUSE IT RATTLED SO BADLY. WE ALSO HAVE: 1. PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE CHROME PEELING AND SHARP ENOUGH TO CUT 2. A/C”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS(~50K mi)

$500

SEATS/RESTRAINTS(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 12 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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BODY/STRUCTURE: THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD HAS STARTED CRACKING. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: DASH HAS CRACKED BEHIND GAUGE CLUSTER ON DRIVER SIDE AND AIR BAG ON PASSENGER SIDE.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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AIR BAGS: DASH CRACKING AT PASS AIRBAG ( SAFETY ISSUES ) AND NUMEROUS CRACKS ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PORTION OF DASH... MULTIPLE EXACT PROBLEMS AND A LAWSUIT DATED JAN 2018. GM NEEDS TO REPLACE ALL THESE DASHBOARDS.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS: I WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY 151 AT 70 MPH WHEN I RECEIVED A MESSAGE STATING STABILITRAK WAS DISABLED, FOLLOWED BY REDUCED ENGINE POWER MESSAGE. WITHIN SECONDS MY TRUCK WENT FROM 70 MPH TO 35 MPH WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY WITH A SEMI-TRUCK BEHIND ME, A CAR IN THE FAST LANE ON MY LEFT SIDE, AND SNOW ON THE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)