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Electronic stability controlPart report

2012 GMC Sierra Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
7%of 29 total for the year
Median mileage
32,250miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2012 GMC Sierra, 7% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,250 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“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. …”

NHTSA complaint #10491437, filed 2013-01, 10,000 miles

“Pulling into a parking spot in a parking garage going no more than 3 miles per hour, or however fast this vehicle can go while foot is resting on brake, getting ready to fully brake. As I pressed down on brake to stop, the vehicle continued as if the anti-lock brake system slipped, causing the truck to drive forward crashing through the sheetrock wall and finally stopping after hitting the glass windows. Two weeks later, after all cosmetic repairs were done, the vehicle did the same thing in another parking lot, but luckily broke before hitting the curb and light post. …”

NHTSA complaint #10615633, filed 2014-07, 54,500 miles

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201723%
201411%
201313%
201227%
201149%
200925%
200823%
200712%

Other parts of the 2012 GMC Sierra

Electrical system
7 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 GMC Sierra

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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