2012 GMC Sierra 2500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 16%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2012 GMC Sierra 2500, 16% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,500 miles.
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.
“While traveling on the interstate at speed and passing slower traffic; engine power fell off, change fuel filter now, engine derate, and check engine lite, occured. I had to maneuver with no power through the traffic to get out of the travel lanes. I was then stranded on the interstate as the truck would not start. I was able to get a mechanic to come and change the fuel filter on the side of the highway, but the truck would not start. The truck was eventually towed to a shop where it was diagnosed with a catastrophic failure of the fuel pump (diesel motor driven pump).”
NHTSA complaint #11366632, filed 2020-10, 70,000 miles“Fuel filter housing contains a primer pump. Needed for a diesel. Seals within that pump failed allowing air into the system. Vehicle is 8 years old and only has 67k miles on it. This caused the motor to quit while in motion. In yellowstone park.”
NHTSA complaint #11355268, filed 2020-09, 67,000 miles“Driving east bound on i70 coming into denver. Truck shut off with no warning at 80mph on steep downhill grade causing loss of all power facilities in the truck. No brakes, no power steering. I endangered the lives of every single person on the road thanks to this failed fuel pump. Further investigation shows bosch (the pump manufacturer) had instructed GM to use a lift pump on this item and they have disregarded that recommendation leaving people in danger of serious injury or death. …”
NHTSA complaint #11123431, filed 2018-08, 150,000 miles“Truck is a diesel. Fuel pump blew up and died in the middle of the street. Now I'm being told the Fuel system needs completely re done and will cost me 10g. I also found a lawsuit for this issue as well.”
NHTSA complaint #11541273, filed 2023-08“The contact owns a 2012 Gmc SIERRA 2500. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The following day, while driving approximately 35 MPH, the service exhaust fluid system , see owners manual now , and 97 miles before 65 MPH nax speed messages appeared. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer (trice hughs GM in princeton, kentucky) where it was diagnosed that the in tank fuel sensor, three glow plugs, and the nox sensor had shorted and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11054571, filed 2017-12, 39,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11007095Aug 7, 2024This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 11004727Jun 29, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 10250505Feb 7, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 10249971Jan 10, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a bump feel or clunk noise at a stop or on launch. Dealer should…
- 10241417Aug 1, 2023This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10234144Mar 20, 2023This informational bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 10234139Mar 20, 2023This service bulletin provides information on availability of Diesel Fuel additives.
- 10231632Jan 9, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a bump feel or clunk noise at a stop or on launch. Dealer should…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 7% |
| 2025 | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 | 9 | 8% |
| 2022 | 4 | 9% |
| 2021 | 2 | 4% |
| 2020 | 2 | 3% |
| 2019 | 6 | 19% |
| 2018 | 6 | 17% |
| 2017 | 3 | 8% |
| 2016 | 12 | 20% |
| 2015 | 12 | 13% |
| 2014 | 3 | 10% |
| 2013 | 9 | 20% |
| 2012 | 5 | 16% |
| 2011 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 | 4 | 6% |
| 2007 | 3 | 4% |
| 2006 | 2 | 3% |
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 8 | 6% |
| 2003 | 15 | 9% |
| 2002 | 12 | 9% |
| 2001 | 12 | 9% |
| 2000 | 2 | 4% |
| 1999 | 2 | 6% |
| 1998 | 2 | 13% |
| 1997 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2012 GMC Sierra 2500
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsTires
2 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 GMC Sierra 2500
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.
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