2012 GMC Sierra 1500 GMC Sierra 1500 2012

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2012 GMC Sierra 1500 repairs by problem area

Engine (25%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (0%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (50%)

Other (0%)

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2012 GMC Sierra 1500 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (78%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

GMC Sierra 1500 in Alabama, United States
Oct 2014 - May 2018
Aug 2016

74000 mi
TCM replaced, 3,4,5 clutch pack and drum replaced 
Sep 2017

95000 mi
Transmission adapts reset 

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2012 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

GMC Sierra 1500 in Tennessee, United States
Apr 2014 - Jun 2015
Jan 2015

US $50
Back seat was squeaking. Had to have plastic piece on bracket behind seat replaced. 

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2012 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

GMC Sierra 1500 in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2015 - Mar 2016
Dec 2015

100000 mi
AFM oil pump and filter Water pump 
Mar 2016

105000 mi

US $335
Evap sensor 

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2012 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

GMC Sierra 1500 in Saskatchewan, Canada
May 2014 - Jun 2016
May 2014

12400 mi
Power steering hose was leaking Factory Chrome steps were rusting Felt in passengers front fender were door meets was coming lose 
Aug 2014

16120 mi
passenger side rear chrome bumper impact end cap cording and rusting from exhaust coming out of tail pipe right beside bumper. drivers window was getting scratched in the center, from top to bottom of window every time window was opened or closed 
Mar 2015

18600 mi
seal on high mount brake light on back of cab was leaking and letting water in to light housing and caused corrosion of inside of light 

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2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Repair Histories

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