2012 GMC Sierra 1500 structure problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Major major frame and wheel well rust , ever one I see is exactly the same , I live in upstate ny and yes we use salt but I've done a lot of research and the problem is country wide , please do some things this isn't right , I'm not trying to get a new free truck , just not get screwed out of the…”
filed Dec 14, 2023
“I went to get the vehicle inspected today and was told it failed due to the chassis frame in the rear being rusted thru. This could cause the suspension to collapse any time. I see on the internet that multiple others have and are experiencing the same with the Sierra and Silverado. My vehicle has…”
filed Dec 12, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Sierra 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sierra 1500 | 2 | 3% |
| 2025 Sierra 1500 | 3 | 3% |
| 2024 Sierra 1500 | 23 | 7% |
| 2023 Sierra 1500 | 65 | 15% |
| 2022 Sierra 1500 | 96 | 18% |
| 2021 Sierra 1500 | 11 | 2% |
| 2020 Sierra 1500 | 12 | 3% |
| 2019 Sierra 1500 | 15 | 2% |
| 2018 Sierra 1500 | 6 | 2% |
| 2017 Sierra 1500 | 8 | 2% |
| 2016 Sierra 1500 | 6 | 2% |
| 2015 Sierra 1500 | 27 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 GMC Sierra 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.