2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 107 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the equipment of the 2012 GMC Sierra 1500, 1% of the 107 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2012 Gmc SIERRA 1500. While driving at various speeds, an abnormal sewage odor emitted from the air conditioning unit. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the cabin filter failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10886127, filed 2016-07, 51,000 milesRelated recalls
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- 10247552Dec 12, 2023This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2012 GMC Sierra 1500
42 complaintsOther or unknown
37 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 GMC Sierra 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology