61 problems have been reported for the 2012 GMC Sierra. The following chart shows the 14 most common problems for 2012 GMC Sierra. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure with 9 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (9 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Structure | |
| Equipment | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Steering | |
| Electrical System | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Air Bag | |
| Suspension | |
| Electronic Stability Control | |
| Wheel | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | |
| Power Train | |
| Other Fuel System | |
| Visibility |
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2012 GMC Sierra in 2012.
| Service Year | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| 2023 | |
| 2022 | |
| 2021 | |
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| 2012 |
When making the decision between buying a new or used GMC Sierra, the following table can be used to compare the 2012 GMC Sierra with the GMC Sierra from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2012 Sierra is 61 while the average number of problems reported for the 25 model years of the GMC Sierra is 180.