2012 GMC Sierra Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,371miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2012 GMC Sierra, 7% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,371 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.
“Passanger front door handle failure. Loud noise was heard upon closing of the door. Door handle pull clear from the door. Window cannot be rolled down and internal door handle is inoperable.”
NHTSA complaint #10592397, filed 2014-05, 25,371 miles“Purchase a new 2012 Gmc Sierra sle on 07/26/12. As I leave for work in the early hours, it requires that I use the defog/defrost. On the morning of the 28th I selected the defog/defrost and only the driver's side cleared. Thinking it may be isolated, I received the same result on the 29th. I called the selling dealer about another matter and mentioned this problem. On august 9th the truck was taken for service and to address this issue. Was told that it is operating as normal and the dealer tested two other new trucks. Still not happy with the answer, I called Gmc. …”
NHTSA complaint #10472081, filed 2012-08Related service bulletins
- 10114309Oct 23, 2014This informational bulletin explains how to care for wiper blades.
- 10054243Nov 1, 2013General motors: the windows, front and rear, would bind, poor fit, misalignment, makes rattle or squeaking noises, moves slowly and is inoperative. Model 2008-2014 vehicles and…
- 10113062Jun 25, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about an owner that may request to have a different style mirror installed on their vehicle or…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4 | 7% |
| 2016 | 1 | 17% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 5 | 5% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 2 | 7% |
| 2010 | 3 | 9% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 3 | 6% |
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 7 | 4% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 13 | 3% |
| 1999 | 18 | 3% |
| 1998 | 32 | 17% |
| 1997 | 24 | 10% |
| 1996 | 84 | 34% |
| 1995 | 140 | 54% |
| 1994 | 115 | 61% |
| 1993 | 23 | 32% |
| 1992 | 8 | 27% |
| 1991 | 1 | 8% |
| 1990 | 1 | 6% |
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 complaintsEngine 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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