2012 GMC SIERRA Structure Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Structure Issues in the 2012 GMC SIERRA
1 structure complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 GMC SIERRA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Structure Complaints
APPARENTLY GM USES PEANUT OIL TO LUBRICATE WIRING SO THEY CAN MORE EASILY INSULATE, ETC (ACCORGING TO THE GM DEALER). THIS ATTRACTS RATS AND MICE WHICH CHEW UP THE WIRING - POTENTIALLY IMPACTING SENSORS AND OTHER ITEMS CONTROLLING CRUISE, STABILITY/TRACTION CONTROL, AND ANY NUMBER OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS THAT THE DRIVER MAY BE RELYING UPON FOR SAFETY. I ACTUALLY HAD MAP SENSOR WIRES CHEWED UP THAT DISABLED MY STABILITY/TRACTION SYSTEMS AND INHIBITED ENGINE PERFORMANCE. LUCKILY FOR ME IT HAPPENED IN MY DRIVEWAY RATHER THAN ON THE HIGHWAY. DEALER CLAIMS IT IS NOT WARRANTY ITEM EVEN THOUGH CAUSED BY A PROCESS THAT GM ELECTS TO USE IN BUILDING THE VEHICLE. THIS COULD IMPACT ANY/EVERY VEHICLE THAT GM BUILDS WITH USE OF PEANUT OIL (MAY INDEED BE ALL OF THEIR MODELS). *TR
Other 2012 GMC SIERRA Problem Areas
Electrical System
6 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Structurebody
5 complaints
Air Bags
4 complaints
Service Brakes
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Unknown Or Other
3 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Power Train
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint