2012 GMC Sierra Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2012 GMC Sierra recalls

Most common 2012 GMC Sierra problems

Problem areas named in the 29 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	7
Structure	6
Engine	5
Air Bags	4
Steering	3
Service Brakes	3
Unknown Or Other	3
Suspension	2
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	2

What owners report

2021-06-04, Air Bags
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.

2016-04-08, Power Train
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.

2016-03-30, Unknown Or Other
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.

2016-03-20, Unknown Or Other
DASHBOARD CRACKING ABOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL.

2016-03-17, Electrical System
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.

2012 GMC Sierra questions

Does the 2012 GMC Sierra have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2012 GMC Sierra: Electrical System:Ignition; Fuel System, Diesel. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 GMC Sierra?

Based on 29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (7), Structure (6), Engine (5).

How do I check if a recall on my 2012 GMC Sierra has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.