Body problems of the 2012 GMC Sierra

Our GMC has experienced 3 exterior door handle failures. We paid to have the 1st broken handle repaired as it was not operable from the outside. This makes for a dangerous evacuation experience in the event of an emergency. We chose a non-dealer repair facility due to the cost of using a dealer. This repair has held up well. Since that initial repair 2 more exterior handles have become inoperable. It's only a matter of time before the 4th and final handle fails. This vehicle is no longer under warranty. However, it's only very lightly used and has less than 60k miles on it. A 75% door handle failure rate is unacceptable by anyone's standard. Due to the cost of the repairs we have not been able to fix these remaining 2 defective handles. GMC, bbb and north county GMC in escondido, CA have been of no assistance. We are always prepared to perform the required maintenance on our vehicles. In no way is the repair of 3 door handles a "normal" maintenance item. This is a severe safety hazard in the event the an emergency evacuation is required. There is no way for 2 of the doors can be opened from the exterior of the vehicle. It's unfortunate GMC sees this as "defective" but is not willing to assist in the repairs. All 3 of the handle broke while trying to gain access to the vehicle from the outside. The vehicle was stationary each time. All handles are usable from the interior of the vehicle. The 2 unrepaired handles do not work from the exterior. We want to fix them and would like assistance in doing so.

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that the dashboard near the passenger side air bag was fractured. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The contact informed the manufacturer of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 22,000. Ng.

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 GMC Sierra. The contact stated that the dashboard near the passenger's air bag was fractured. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The contact informed the manufacturer of the failure. The manufacturer stated that the dashboard would be able to be replaced at discounted price. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000. Gl.

Frame coating is peeling off the back of the frame and in other areas. Excessive rust for a vehicle that is 3 years old in a temperate climate. Only appears to be affecting frame covered with waxy undercoat. Very little rust and no peeling on areas that have other paints/coatings.

While the vehicle was being driven, it just went dead, no engine, no electric, no nothing. The vehicle was left in place and at some point, caught fire and burned. A total loss. To date, the insurance company has not paid me for my loss but rather has gone to great lengths to investigate me personally, looking for any reason to not pay. So, I've been making two vehicle payments for the last 8 months. As a result, I am struggling financially.

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.