Overall rating (best variant)
Safety ratings
2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid PU/CC 4WD
- Lane departure warningNo
- Forward collision warningNo
- Electronic stability controlStandard
2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid PU/CC RWD
- Lane departure warningNo
- Forward collision warningNo
- Electronic stability controlStandard
Crash test videos & photos
No public crash-test footage is available for this vehicle.
Recalls (3)
- EQUIPMENTCampaign 18V267000 · 26/04/2018
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with certain Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. GM's number for this recall is 18146.
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULECampaign 21V054000 · 05/02/2021
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone A." Additionally GM is recalling certain 2011-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL and 2011-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AZ, AR, DE, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV or "Zone B." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2010-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL and 2010-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed to 40 VIN owners on May 11, 2021. A second owner notification letter was mailed to all other owners on January 24, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328800.
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULECampaign 21V051000 · 05/02/2021
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328770.
Owner complaints
Most-reported areas
- AIR BAGS48
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER44
- STRUCTURE31
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM14
- ENGINE12
- SERVICE BRAKES10
- STEERING10
- POWER TRAIN6
Read individual complaints (50 most recent)
These are unverified consumer reports filed with NHTSA, shown as submitted.
- 12/26/2018· UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE DASH HAS CRACKED AT THE CORNER OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG AND ANOTHER CRACK HAS FORMED ABOVE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ON THE DRIVER SIDE. BOTH CRACKS HAVE FORMED IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS BEGINNING WITH THE ONE AT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. THE TRUCK IS IN GREAT CONDITION WITH ONLY 55,000 MILES AT THIS TIME.
- 12/24/2017· SERVICE BRAKES
ON COLD MORNING STARTS, FRONT BRAKE PADS WILL ENGAGE ROTOR, AND RELEASE VERY SLOWLY. THEN ON A TURN, FRONT PADS WILL ENGAGE, LOCK FOR A SHORT TIME, AND THEN SLOWLY RELEASE. SEEMS LIKE ENGINE HAS TO WARM UP BEFORE BRAKES ACT NORMAL. AFTER COLD MORNING STARTUP, BEFORE MOVING VEHICLE, IF BRAKE PEDAL IS PUMPED REPEATEDLY FOR 30 SECONDS, BRAKES WILL TRY TO ACT NORMAL, WHEN VEHICLE IS MOVED. I AM ON MY 2ND SET OF FRONT PADS AND ROTORS. 1ST SET WERE SEVERALLY WORN. TECH SAID IT LOOKS LIKE YOUR CALIPERS WERE STICKING.
- 12/20/2021· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2012 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 70-75 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost electrical power for 30 seconds. The traction warning light and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
- 12/16/2015· ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCrash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER WHICH RESULTED IN A FRONT END COLLISION WITH A GUARDRAIL. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED, ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE OPERATED AFTER THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 75,000.
- 12/14/2023· STRUCTURE
Major major frame and wheel well rust , ever one I see is exactly the same , I live in upstate ny and yes we use salt but I've done a lot of research and the problem is country wide , please do some things this isn't right , I'm not trying to get a new free truck , just not get screwed out of the one I have cause it will fail inspection soon
- 12/12/2023· SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
I went to get the vehicle inspected today and was told it failed due to the chassis frame in the rear being rusted thru. This could cause the suspension to collapse any time. I see on the internet that multiple others have and are experiencing the same with the Sierra and Silverado. My vehicle has unlimited washes and has been washed 40 times a year and looks new from the outside.
- 12/10/2017· UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DASH CRACKED ON PASSENGER SIDE ABOVE AIR BAG. IT CRACKED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, AND WAS RUNNING TO HEAT THE VEHICLE WITH THE HEATER AND DEFROST. INTERIOR TEMPERATURE WAS SET TO 75, OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WAS AROUND 35. DASH CRACK EXTENDS FROM THE AIR BAG WHICH APPEARS TO CAUSE A SAFETY ISSUE.
- 12/10/2016· AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TAKATA RECALL: A CRACK HAS APPEARED ON THE DASH LEADING TO THE AIR BAG ON PASSENGER SIDE! MY CONCERN IS THAT THIS MAY AFFECT DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG, AND OR CAUSE PIECES OF DASH TO BECOME SHRAPNEL!
- 12/08/2014· ENGINE
ENGINE WILL INCREASE IDLE FROM 700 TO 900 AT ANY TIME. ONE CAN BE SITTING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND IT MIGHT INCREASE OR DECREASE. I PULL A 5TH WHEEL (35 FEET) AND IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP WITH THE ENGINE TRYING TO KEEP GOING. ALSO IT IS VERY SCARY TO STOP ON SLIPPERY ROADS. THIS DID NOT START UNTIL THE VEHICLE HAD APPROX. 35,000 MILES ON IT. THE DEALER TELLS ME IT IS NORMAL, BUT I HAVE TALKED TO OWNERS OF THE GM DIESEL FROM MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2015 AND NONE OF THEM HAVE THIS CONDITION. *TR
- 12/05/2019· UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE DASH BOARD IS CRACK I REPLACED 2 TIMES AND THE REPLACEMENTS ALSO CRACKS THE PARTS IS $1200 PLUS $1200 LABOR.
- 12/05/2017· STRUCTURE
EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLES BREAK COMPLETELY OFF MAKING THE DOOR UN OPEN ABLE.
- 12/05/2014· STEERING,TIRES,WHEELS
I HAVE GOODYEAR WRANGLER SR-A 265 60R20 TIRES ON MY SIERRA DENALI HD 2500. I WAS ON THE WAY BACK FROM NC VIA I-95 AND PULLED OVER SO MY WIFE COULD NURSE OUR 3 WEEK OLD. ME AND THE BOYS WENT IN K-MART FOR A FEW MINUTES. UPON RETURNING AND GETTING BACK ON THE ROAD, I NOTICED MY CAR WAS PULLING BAD RIGHT AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS SHAKING VERY BADLY. I MANAGED TO DRIVE IT THE ADDITIONAL 30 MILES BACK HOME. WHEN I STARTED THE TRUCK THE NEXT MORNING, THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKE WAS TOO BAD TO CONTINUE ANYWHERE BUT THE DEALERSHIP. I DROVE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THAT THE TIRES WOULD BE COVERED UNDER MY EXISTING "BUMPER TO BUMPER" WARRANTY AS THE DEALERSHIP NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A HUGE BULGE IN THE TIRE WHICH WAS CAUSING ALL OF THE COMMOTION. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE ALSO HAD BULGES, THESE IN THE SIDEWALL WHERE THE TIRE MEETS THE RIM. THE DOT BATCH NUMBER IS #PJ6KA5IV 32/11 AND BOTH TIRES WERE FROM THE SAME BATCH. I WAS DRIVING AROUND WITH TWO DEFECTIVE TIRES!!!!!!! WITH MY 8 YEAR SON, 4 YEAR OLD SON, 3 WEEK OLD DAUGHTER AND MY WIFE. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE! OUR LIVES WERE AT RISK! IMAGINE MY SURPRISE WHEN THE DEALERSHIP CALLED THE FOLLOWING MORNING AND SAID THAT GM HAD "CHANGED THEIR POLICIES AND THEY WOULD ONLY BE GIVING ME A 30% DISCOUNT." I UNDERSTAND POLICY BUT THESE TIRES ONLY MEASURED LITTLE WEAR AND SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST 55% MORE TREAD LIFE BASED ON THE EXACT TIRE MEASUREMENTS. INSTEAD, GM IS USING A SLIDING SCALE FOR MILEAGE THAT DOES NOT TAKE ACTUAL MEASUREMENTS INTO THEIR ASSESSMENT. SO NOW, I AM OUT $350 FOR 2 NEW TIRES THAT SHOULD HAVE LASTED A WHOLE LOT LONGER AND NO HELP FROM GOODYEAR OR GMC. *TR
- 12/02/2023· ENGINE
Lifter Failure: I was traveling to a State Park in Northern Michigan when my engine starting running very rough with major power loss. My check engine light activated, and I pulled over as soon as I could. It was dangerous because I was pulling a camper and I had to drive well under the speed limit. The Certified Chevy Dealership discovered a collapsed lifter and Cam damage. They considered this as catastrophic engine failure, and I was completely shocked as the vehicle had roughly 129k miles on it. There was no indication of failure prior to this incident as the vehicle ran perfect. I am very disappointed in GM as I have a co-worker with the same year truck that had the exact same issue shortly after I did. A friend of mine also had this happen with a 2014 vehicle of same make and model. It appears that this is a common issue with GM's newer 5.3 engines which used to be extremely reliable (99-07). GM needs to fix these lifter issues because a newer technology engine should last much longer.
- 11/28/2020· STRUCTURE
THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKING. THESE CRACKS HAVE HAPPENED WHEN THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN PARKED. ONE IS BY THE AIRBAG COVER, THE OTHER IS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL HOOD.
- 11/28/2016· UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED OVER THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THIS SINGLE PIECE EXTENDS OVER TO THE PASSENGER AIRBAG.
- 11/25/2016· AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DASHBOARD CRACKING AROUND AIRBAG ON PASSENGER SIDE AND INSTRUMENT PANEL ON DRIVER SIDE. THE THIN BRITTLE PLASTIC MAY BE A HAZZARD WITH AN AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.
- 11/23/2020· AIR BAGS
SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT WILL NOT TURN OFF. WHILE DRIVING.
- 11/19/2012· STEERING
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL (THREE EPISODES) : 13 NOV 2012, WHILE EXITING NB I-95 ONTO EB ROUTE 214 IN LANDOVER, MD, MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. MY SPEED AT THE TIME WAS APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH. I WAS ABLE TO BRAKE RAPIDLY AS THE RAMP BEGAN TO STRAIGHTEN FROM IT'S SWEEPING RIGHT CURVE. THE LOCKED STEERING WAS FORCING ME ONTO THE RIGHT SHOULDER. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO STOP MY TRUCK ON THE RIGHT SHOULDER BEFORE THE LOCKED STEERING FORCED ME OFF THE HARD TOP. DURING THIS EVENT, THE TRUCKS ENGINE REMAINED RUNNING AND THE IGNITION KEY STAYED TURNED ON. ONCE I WAS SAFELY STOPPED ON THE RAMP'S SHOULDER, I MADE ATTEMPTS TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. WITH BOTH OF MY HANDS ON THE WHEEL AND WHILE EXERTING A LOT OF UPPER BODY STRENGTH, I WAS ABLE TO BRAKE THE STEERING WHEEL FREE. YES, I DROVE THE CAR HOME FROM THAT POINT, A DISTANCE OF 16 MILES. EVERYTHING WITH THE STEERING APPEARED TO BE NORMAL, AGAIN. THIS PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE INTERMITTENT AND HAS NOW OCCURRED TO DATE, A TOTAL OF THREE TIMES. BETWEEN THE SECOND AND THIRD INCIDENT, THE TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO CAPITOL CADILLAC - GMC IN SUBURBAN MARYLAND WASHINGTON DC, FOR DIAGNOSIS OF THE PROBLEM. WHILE THE TRUCK WAS IN CAPITOLS POSSESSION, IT WAS DRIVEN 83 MILES BUT THE STEERING PROBLEM DID NOT PRESENT ITSELF. TWO DAYS AFTER RETRIEVING MY TRUCK FROM CAPITOL, THE STEERING BEGAN EXHIBITING A STRONG FEELING OF RESISTANCE AS IF IT WAS GOING TO FULLY LOCK, AGAIN. IT DID NOT HOWEVER. THE TRUCK IS SCHEDULED TO RETURN TO CAPITOL CADILLAC - GMC ON 20 NOV 2012. *TR
- 11/18/2014· STRUCTURE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 GMC SIERRA DENALI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD CRACKED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT A RATTLING SOUND EMITTED FROM THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE DASHBOARD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000. UPDATED 01/07/14*LJ UPDATED 5/29/2015 *JS
- 11/17/2023· STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2012 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that during a vehicle inspection, the contact was informed that the sub frame was severely corroded with holes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the sub frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
- 11/16/2015· UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DASH IS CRACKING AROUND MY PASSENGER AIRBAG. THE CRACK IS IN FRONT OF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG CLOSER TO THE WINDSHIELD. VEHICLE ONLY HAS 32,000 MILES BUT IS JUST OUT OF THE 3 YEAR BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY.
- 11/15/2016· STRUCTURE
THE DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED AND I'M NOW CONCERNED ABOUT THE AIRBAGS.
- 11/14/2015· AIR BAGS
DASH CRACKED AROUND AIRBAG MODULE
- 11/10/2018· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
STARTING ISSUES,IGNITION?DEALERSHIP CANT SEEM TO FIND PROBLEM?HAPPENS NOW AND THEN,SOMETIMES IT WILL START AND THEN TURN OFF.THIS ONLY HAPPENS WHEN TRYING TOO START VEHICLE.
- 11/07/2021· UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dash is totally falling apart. There is large cracking above the gauge cluster and around the passenger airbag, and every day I am removing more small pieces that fall off. These pieces are small, sharp, hard plastic and even metal in some places that will cause serious damage to any occupants if I were to get in an accident. I treat my vehicle very well and have done my best to keep cracking under control but it is getting worse and worse every day now.
- 11/07/2017· AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL - WE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF THE RECALL BUT HAVE YET BEEN CONTACTED OR ABLE TO HAVE THE BAGS REPLACED. HEARING OF MULTIPLE DEATHS, IS MY CAR SAFE TO DRIVE?
- 11/06/2018· UNKNOWN OR OTHER
GOT IN THE TRUCK A YEAR AGO AND NOTICED A CRACK IN MY DASH ABOVE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION I NOTICE 2 MORE CRACKS BOTH BY THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. THIS HAPPENED AT AROUND 55,000 MILES. THIS VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AT THE TIME I NOTICED THE CRACKS
- 11/05/2018· STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE AND EXITING A PARKING SPACE, THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. AFTER SHUTTING THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTING THE ENGINE, THE POWER STEERING OPERATED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE AND DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE MALFUNCTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000. THE VIN WAS INVALID. *TT CONSUMER STATED STEERING WHEEL FAILURE HAPPENED AGAIN ON NOV.27,2018 AND REMAINED LOCKED. AFTER CONSUMER RESTARTED THE VEHICLE THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME UNLOCKED. VIN IS INVALID.*JB
- 11/03/2021· VISIBILITY/WIPER
The contact owns a 2012 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while attempting to activate the windshield wipers, the windshield wipers only went up a couple of inches before they stopped working and became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the windshield wiper transmission was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
- 11/02/2017· AIR BAGS
AIRBAG RECALL
- 10/30/2016· UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DASHBOARD ON DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER AIRBAG CRACKED
- 10/28/2021· AIR BAGS
Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2012 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V054000 (Air Bags) in August of 2021 however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the dealer was contacted and stated that the parts were not available. The contact stated that the dealer was contacted several times. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated he attempted to call the manufacturer several times by leaving a voice mail however, the contact has received no call back from the manufacturer. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts are not available.
- 10/28/2019· AIR BAGS
TL AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC CALLED ON BEHALF OF THE OWNER OF A 2012 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE FRONT AND REAR DRIVER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ON THEIR OWN AND THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTO BODY SHOP TO HAVE THE AIR BAGS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,067. *LN*JB
- 10/28/2013· STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT
2012 GMC DENALI. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE STEERING PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER NOTICED A VERY BAD PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING WHENEVER HE SLOWED DOWN TO TURN, HE WOULD LOOSE CONTROL OVER THE ABILITY TO TURN. THE WHEEL LOCKED DOWN WHEN HE APPLIED THE BRAKE AND TRIED TO TURN AT THE SAME TIME. HE WAS NOT ABLE TO TURN UNTIL HE PRESSED ON THE ACCELERATOR OR RELEASED THE BRAKE. THE DEALER SAID IT WAS CAUSED BY THE POWER BOOSTER TAKING ALL THE POWER TO THE BRAKES AND LEAVING VERY LITTLE TO THE STEERING. ALSO, THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BACK-UP SCREEN. THE PICTURE WAS EXTREMELY DARK, AND IT WAS HARD TO MAKE OUT THE IMAGES ON THE SCREEN. THE DEALER TRIED TO LIGHTEN THE SCREEN, BUT TO NO AVAIL.
- 10/27/2015· AIR BAGS
THE DASH THAT SUPPORTS THE AIR BAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IS CRACKING AND COULD POSSIBLY PUNCTURE THE AIR BAG OR SEND PARTS OF THE DASH FLYING A OCCUPANTS DURING A COLLISION. BECAUSE OF THE CRACKS THE AIR BAG IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED IN THE VEHICLE.
- 10/26/2017· ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
THE STABILITY TRACK CONTROL CAME ON AND I TOOK IT BACK TO A GMC DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED. I HAD EXTENDED WARRANTY AND THEY COVERED IT. THE PROBLEM WAS THEY TOOK 9 DAYS TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS WRONG. I WAS OUT 9 DAYS WITHOUT MY VEHICLE.THE LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME BACK ON AND NOW I HAVE TO TAKE IT BACK. IT OCCURS WHEN I AM ON THE STREET MOVING.
- 10/19/2021· AIR BAGS
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V054000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts are not available.
- 10/19/2012· VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING UPHILL AND ATTEMPTING TO DECELERATE. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ABNORMALLY. IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT ABRUPTLY APPLIED THE BRAKES AS THE ENGINE EXHIBITED A LOUD THUMP. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 5,545. UPDATED 13/13/12 *CN
- 10/17/2018· UNKNOWN OR OTHER
PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE SOMEHOW BECAME DISENGAGED AND JUST FULLS OUT LOOSELY. HAVE TO GET IN AND OPEN FROM INSIDE. IT APPEARS TO HAVE A PLASTIC HOOK ON THE HANDEL THAT MUST HAVE DISENGAGED FROM SOMETHING INSIDE THE DOOR. DOOR HARDLY GETS USED. IS THIS ACOVERED PROBLEM???
- 10/17/2012· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE,ENGINEFire
VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GMC DEALER FOR HEADLIGHT DEFECT AND WE WERE INFORMED THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO ORDER PARTS. DROVE TRUCK BACK TO SITE AND WHILE TRUCK WAS RUNNING BUT STATIONARY SMOKE WAS OBSERVED COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. WHEN THE HOOD WAS RAISED THE ENTIRE TRUCK BECAME ENGULFED AND COMPLETELY BURNED. *TR
- 10/10/2017· UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE DASHBOARD IN OUR VEHICLE IS CRACKING AND GETTING WORSE IN TWO LOCATIONS ON THE DASH. ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND ALSO ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. BEGINNING TO GO INTO THE AIRBAG AREA
- 10/09/2022· AIR BAGS
manufacturer has failed or is unable to remedy this safety recall for your vehicle in a timely manner and recall could cause great bodily injury or death to driver and passenger .
- 10/01/2020· STEERING,STRUCTURECrash
WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK ON A COUNTRY ROAD, IT STARTED TO PULL TOWARDS THE RIGHT. I TRIED TO CORRECT BY STEERING TO THE LEFT. MY STEERING WHEEL JUST SPUN AND HAD NO CONTROL OF THE FRONT WHEELS. ITHE STEERING SHAFT BECAME DISENGAGE FROM THE AXEL. I CRASHED INTO TREES AND MY TRUCK WAS DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. THIS HAPPENED ON 9/27/2020. I AM WAITING FOR THE POLICE REPORT AND THE INSPECTION RESULTS FROM THE INSURANCE COMPANY.
- 09/29/2016· AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DASHBOARD ON PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG IS CRACKING.
- 09/21/2017· UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TAKATA RECALL DASH IS CRACK ON THE TOP AT AIRBAG AFRAID IN A CRASH THAT THE BAG CAN LUNCH SHARDS IN TO PASSENGERS OR THE BAG WILL BE RIPPED WHEN DEPLOYED
- 09/20/2022· SUSPENSION
The frame is so rotted it will not pass state inspection.
- 09/19/2016· UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE DASH IS CRACK AROUND AIRBAG WITH 16000 MILES ON TRUCK
- 09/18/2016· UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CRACKS ON BOTH SIDES OF DASH BOARD
- 09/17/2015· STRUCTURE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED ABOVE THE AIR BAG HOUSING. 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 MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000.
- 09/11/2017· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS AT 50 60 OR ANY SPEED - THE TACHOMETER JUMPS AND THE CAR SURGES FEELS LIKE IT GOING TO STOP