2012
GMC Sierra 2500HD
EPA MPG:
NA
EPA MPG:
NA
RECALL ALERT:
There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
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Reliability
Overall Reliability
We expect the 2025 Sierra 2500HD will have about average reliability when compared to the average new car. This prediction is based on data from 2022 and 2024 models.
The 2012 GMC Sierra 2500HD has been recalled 3 times by NHTSA.
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The 2012 GMC Sierra 2500HD has been recalled 3 times by NHTSA.
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2012 Pickup trucks Reliability
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GMC Sierra 2500HD
GMC Sierra 2500HD
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GMC vs. Other New Car Brands Reliability
Reliability History
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Overall Reliability Verdict
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Engine Major
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Minor
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Cooling
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Electrical
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Major
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Minor
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Drive System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Exhaust
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Suspension/Steering
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Brakes
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Climate System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Electrical Accessories
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Body Hardware
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Paint/Trim
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Noises/Leaks
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
In-car Electronics
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
2000*
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007*
2008
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020*
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024
Powertrain
2000*
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007*
2008
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020*
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024
Engine Major
2000*
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007*
2008
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020*
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024
Engine Minor
2000*
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007*
2008
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020*
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024
Engine Cooling
2000*
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007*
2008
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020*
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024
Engine Electrical
2000*
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007*
2008
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020*
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024
Transmission Major
2000*
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007*
2008
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020*
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024
Transmission Minor
2000*
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007*
2008
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020*
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024
Drive System
2000*
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007*
2008
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020*
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024
Fuel System/Emissions
2000*
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007*
2008
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020*
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024
Exhaust
2000*
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007*
2008
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020*
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024
Show all Powertrain Trouble Spots
Suspension/Steering
2000*
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007*
2008
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020*
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024
Brakes
2000*
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007*
2008
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020*
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024
Climate System
2000*
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007*
2008
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020*
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024
Build Quality
2000*
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007*
2008
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020*
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024
Electrical Accessories
2000*
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007*
2008
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020*
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024
Body Hardware
2000*
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007*
2008
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020*
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024
Paint/Trim
2000*
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007*
2008
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020*
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024
Noises/Leaks
2000*
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007*
2008
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020*
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024
Show all Build Quality Trouble Spots
In-car Electronics
2000*
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007*
2008
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020*
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive
reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest
subscriber survey for over 300,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2024 vehicles are holding up in 20
potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and
brakes to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide
data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
Recalls
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AIR BAGS
Feb 05, 2021
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Summary:
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
What should you do:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328770.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
21V051000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
284645
AIR BAGS
Feb 05, 2021
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Summary:
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone A." Additionally GM is recalling certain 2011-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL and 2011-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AZ, AR, DE, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV or "Zone B." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2010-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL and 2010-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
What should you do:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed to 40 VIN owners on May 11, 2021. A second owner notification letter was mailed to all other owners on January 24, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328800.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
21V054000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
1778128
EQUIPMENT
Apr 26, 2018
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Summary:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with certain Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
What should you do:
GM will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. GM's number for this recall is 18146.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
18V267000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
6154
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