Worst 2012 Gmc Sierra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ENGINE
STRUCTURE:BODY
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Gmc Sierra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | 1 | 1 | 35,344 mi | |
| ENGINE | 5 | — | 2 | 39,800 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 5 | — | 2 | 33,890 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 1 | — | 22,233 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 1 | — | 79,316 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | 1 | — | 66,807 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | — | — | 51,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | 1 | — | 32,250 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 54,586 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | 1 | — | 21,934 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 6,272 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 | — | — | 22,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 1,200 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | 1 | 12,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 | — | — | 25,371 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | 1 | — | 420 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 10,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 | — | — | 25,371 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | 1 | 2,000 mi |
Recalls for 2012 Gmc Sierra
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~93,925 vehicles.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra LD, Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to get stuck in the "Start" position.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD vehicles, equipped with 6.6L diesel engines and dual fuel tanks. In the affected vehicles, the transfer pump which moves fuel from the rear tank to the front tank could malfunction and cause the fuel gauge to indicate an inaccurate reading.
Other Gmc Sierra Years
Wider context: See the full Gmc Sierra reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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