How common are structure and body complaints on the 2012 GMC Sierra 1500?

NHTSA lists 30 Structure & Body complaints for the 2012 Sierra 1500, which is 21% of all 146 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Sierra 1500 structure and body issues?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2012 Sierra 1500.

At what mileage do these structural problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2012 Sierra 1500 is 58,500 miles.

How does 2012 compare to other Sierra 1500 years for this problem?

The 2012 Sierra 1500 shows a 21% share of complaints in this area, similar to 2010 (22%) and 2011 (18%), but higher than later years like 2016-2018, which sit around 3-4%.

Were there any crashes or fires linked to these complaints?

NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 2 fires among the 30 Structure & Body complaints for the 2012 Sierra 1500, with 0 injuries reported.

2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Structure & Body Problems

Structure & Body complaints make up 21% of all 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 complaints, with 30 filed and a median failure mileage of 58,500 miles. No related recalls are listed for this problem area.

Structure & Body complaints: 30; 21% of 146
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 58,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Dashboard panels crack or fracture near the passenger-side airbag housing, sometimes with a rattling sound, and dealers diagnose full dashboard replacement.
Frame undercoating peels off the rear frame area, exposing bare metal to rust well before the truck reaches high mileage.
Passenger front door handle breaks loose with a loud noise on closing, leaving the window inoperable and the interior handle non-functional.
Steering shaft reportedly disengages from the axle while driving, causing loss of front-wheel control.
Engine bay smoke and fire were reported after a stationary vehicle was left running, with the truck becoming fully engulfed.

When 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 17, 2012, latest Dec 14, 2023.

30 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2012 to Dec 2023; peak Apr 2023 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2012 GMC Sierra 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Sierra 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200514 (5%)
200613 (6%)
200729 (9%)
200876 (16%)
200933 (12%)
201047 (22%)
201164 (18%)
201230 (21%)
201333 (20%)
201449 (6%)
201541 (5%)
201616 (4%)
201713 (3%)
201812 (4%)
201920 (3%)
202013 (3%)
202122 (4%)
2022106 (18%)
202389 (19%)
202430 (8%)
20253 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are structure and body complaints on the 2012 GMC Sierra 1500?: NHTSA lists 30 Structure & Body complaints for the 2012 Sierra 1500, which is 21% of all 146 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Sierra 1500 structure and body issues?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2012 Sierra 1500.
At what mileage do these structural problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2012 Sierra 1500 is 58,500 miles.
How does 2012 compare to other Sierra 1500 years for this problem?: The 2012 Sierra 1500 shows a 21% share of complaints in this area, similar to 2010 (22%) and 2011 (18%), but higher than later years like 2016-2018, which sit around 3-4%.
Were there any crashes or fires linked to these complaints?: NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 2 fires among the 30 Structure & Body complaints for the 2012 Sierra 1500, with 0 injuries reported.