Recalls for 2025 GMC Sierra Denali

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No NHTSA recalls are listed for the 2025 GMC Sierra Denali.

NHTSA year/make/model data checked 2026-10-01. A VIN check shows what is still open for your vehicle.

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2015–2025 GMC Sierra Denali FAQ

How do I start the vehicle when the remote key battery is low?

2025

Place the remote key in the transmitter pocket or insert, then select P (Park) or N (Neutral), press the brake, and press ENGINE START/STOP; replace the battery soon.

Page 19 in the 2025 manual →

What should I do when the transmission hot message appears?

2025

The message means automatic transmission fluid is too hot; stop and idle the engine until the fluid cools, or driving may damage the vehicle.

Page 225 in the 2025 manual →

2015–2020

Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter at the scheduled maintenance intervals, using the fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.

Page 344 in the 2020 manual →

When do the automatic headlights turn on?

2025

With the exterior lamp control in AUTO and darkness outside, the headlamps turn on automatically.

Do not cover the light sensor on top of the instrument panel, or the headlamps may turn on unnecessarily.

Page 147 in the 2025 manual →

How do I switch between low and high beams?

2025

Push the turn signal lever toward the instrument panel for high beams; pull or push it to return to low beams.

Page 147 in the 2025 manual →

Can the fuel cap cause the check engine light to turn on?

2025

Yes. A wrong replacement fuel cap may not fit properly, turn on the malfunction indicator lamp, and damage the fuel and emissions systems.

Page 278 in the 2025 manual →

Should I adjust the spark plug gap on my 6.6L V8?

2025

For the 6.6L V8 (L8T), use the manufacturer-preset 0.95-1.10 mm (0.037-0.043 in) gap; do not re-gap it because this can damage the spark plug.

Page 408 in the 2025 manual →

2023–2024

For the 6.6L V8 (L8T), the manufacturer presets the spark plug gaps and does not recommend re-gapping because it can damage the plugs.

Page 405 in the 2024 manual →

How long does remote start run before it shuts off?

2025

A remote start runs for 15 minutes, or until the remaining 30-minute total is used; after 30 total minutes, start and turn off the vehicle before using it again.

Page 22 in the 2025 manual →

How do I switch between low- and high-beam headlamps?

2023–2024

Push the turn signal lever toward the instrument panel for high beams; pull or push it to return to low beams.

Page 147 in the 2024 manual →

How do I reset the engine oil life system?

2023–2024

  1. Display the oil life percentage on the Driver Information Center.
  2. Press the steering-wheel thumbwheel, or the trip odometer reset stem without DIC controls, for several seconds.
  3. When the confirmation message appears, select YES; the oil life changes to 100%.
Page 318 in the 2024 manual →

How do I replace the passenger compartment air filter?

2015–2020

  1. Open the lower glove box door completely, then push the dampener arm left until it releases the glovebox.
  2. Press the glovebox door sides inward and rotate the door downward to remove it.
  3. Pull the filter-door lever left, slide the door left, remove the door, and take out the old filter.
  4. Install the new air filter, reinstall the filter door, and reverse the steps to reinstall the glove box.
Page 184 in the 2020 manual →

GMC Sierra Denali complaints to NHTSA

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Complaints that owners filed with NHTSA for each model year. They are unverified reports and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

YearComplaintsCrashes / fires / injuriesMost reported areas
202500 / 0 / 0None reported
20245257 / 3 / 10Engine (205), Power train (111), Electrical system (90)
202354511 / 2 / 4Engine (214), Power train (125), Structure (88)
2020110 / 0 / 0Engine (6), Forward collision avoidance (2), Service brakes (2)
2019260 / 0 / 1Service brakes (8), Steering (7), Unknown or other (5)
2018170 / 0 / 1Engine (5), Structure (4), Service brakes (4)
201747923 / 7 / 9Power train (153), Service brakes (140), Engine (72)
20161326 / 2 / 7Service brakes (27), Steering (27), Engine (20)
201593735 / 16 / 17Service brakes (251), Exterior lighting (162), Power train (124)

NHTSA year/make/model data checked 2026-10-02.

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All GMC Sierra Denali manuals

YearGenerationPagesFile
20252025442 pages29.8 MB
20242023–2024440 pages9.7 MB
20232023–2024430 pages13.9 MB
20202015–2020501 pages8.0 MB
20192015–2020472 pages9.4 MB
20182015–2020505 pages8.7 MB
20172015–2020511 pages7.2 MB
20162015–2020399 pages5.8 MB
20152015–2020439 pages4.9 MB

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