2012 GMC Sierra Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2012 GMC Sierra, 3% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10480914, filed 2012-10, 12,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10112151Aug 7, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the operation of the ground illumination lamp. For the puddle lamps to operate they must…
- 10112668Dec 13, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the puddle light operation. Technician should be advised that the puddle lamps to operate…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 30 | 57% |
| 2014 | 63 | 62% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 12 | 3% |
| 1999 | 8 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 2% |
| 1996 | 12 | 5% |
| 1995 | 8 | 3% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 8% |
| 1989 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2012 GMC Sierra
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 GMC Sierra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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