2012 GMC SIERRA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
46
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
13
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 GMC SIERRA
The 2012 GMC SIERRA has received a total of 46 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. 13 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (6 complaints), Engine (5 complaints), and Structurebody (5 complaints).
Recalls for the 2012 GMC SIERRA
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2012 GMC SIERRA, potentially affecting up to 93,925 vehicles.
Recall 14V827000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
| 84,192 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If stuck in the "Start" position, the ignition may suddenly snap back into the "Accessory" position, causing a loss of engine, steering, and braking power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. If the vehicle is in a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ignition lock housing, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC)....
View full details →Recall 13V615000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
| 9,733 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the fuel gauge indicates an inaccurate reading it may result in the vehicle unexpectedly stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: General Motors will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel transfer pump, as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 GMC SIERRA
46 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 GMC SIERRA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
2012 GMC SIERRA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME COMPLETING THE RECALL REPAIR.
WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEED, TRUCK SHUT OFF EXCEPT FOR THE LIGHTS. LOST POWERS STEERING, BRAKES ETC. ONCE I GOT THE TRUCK PULLED OVER AND STOPPED, ATTEMPTED TO RESTART. WAS UNABLE TO DO SO UNTIL THE 4TH ATTEMPT DURING A 5 MINUTES TIME SPAN. ONCE STARTED, APPEARED TO BE RUNNING FINE EXCEPT FOR THE MIL ON THE DASHBOARD WHICH WAS LIT.
DASHBOARD IS CRACKED NEAR THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG CLOSE TO THE WINDSHIELD. VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT OR HAD THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. CRACK OCCURRED JUST BEFORE 50,000 MILES.
DASHBOARD CRACKING ABOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD NEAR THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DASHBOARD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000.
Safety Rating for the 2012 GMC SIERRA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 GMC SIERRA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 GMC SIERRA
General Motors, LLC has issued 13 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 GMC SIERRA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIT5206C — SERVICE BRAKES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the steps on diagnosing and repairing vehicles that may have unwanted grade braking, reduced engine power with no Driver Information Center messages ? Brake Pedal Override Feature ?, transmission busy or frequent shifting up or down, and Diagnostic Trouble Codes...
PIP-4942-B — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
GMC/CHEVROLET: AT BOTTOM OF FLYWHEEL HOUSING, A LEAK IS FOUND, CAUSING A FUEL ODOR, DUE TO HIGH PRESSURE PUMP TO HIGH PRESSURE LINE FITTING OR FUEL RAIL CONNECTION. 2010-2015 EXPRESS, SIERRA, SAVANA, SILVERADO. *PE
SB-00001922095-A — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
SB-0000191735-A — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
PIT5206A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the steps on diagnosing and repairing vehicles that may have unwanted grade braking, reduced engine power with no Driver Information Center messages " Brake Pedal Override Feature ", transmission busy or frequent shifting up or down. Technician will use this...
PIT4560H — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that unable to program the key fobs to the vehicle. Technician will need to contact Techline Customer Support Center to obtain calibrations if adding Remote Keyless entry.
PIP5100A — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that will not move in forward or reverse. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0701, P0729, P0731, P0732, P0733, P0734, P0735, P0751, P0756, P0761, P0877, or P2723. Technician will inspect the valve body separator plate orifices for blockage due...
PIP5012D — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a clunk noise or a harsh 6-5 downshift while driving at 50 to 70 miles per hour. Technician will reprogrammed the Transmission Control Module and a FastLearn procedure will need to be performed to correct the condition.
PIP5012D — POWER TRAIN
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a clunk noise or a harsh 6-5 downshift while driving at 50 to 70 miles per hour. Technician will reprogrammed the Transmission Control Module and a FastLearn procedure will need to be performed to correct the condition.
PI-0531-B — POWER TRAIN
GM: SOME VEHICLES MAY DISPLAY ON THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC) "TRANSMISSION HOT- IDLE ENGINE". DTC U0101 MAY BE SET. MIL MAY BE ILLUMINATED. *JS
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 GMC SIERRA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC SIERRA
- 2007 GMC SIERRA — 71 complaints
- 2008 GMC SIERRA — 84 complaints
- 2009 GMC SIERRA — 48 complaints
- 2010 GMC SIERRA — 43 complaints
- 2011 GMC SIERRA — 67 complaints
- 2012 GMC SIERRA (current)
- 2013 GMC SIERRA — 46 complaints
- 2014 GMC SIERRA — 132 complaints
- 2015 GMC SIERRA — 67 complaints
- 2016 GMC SIERRA — 8 complaints
- 2017 GMC SIERRA — 77 complaints
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