Gmc Sierra 3500 2012

Model Sierra 3500 made in 2012 by Gmc got 8 consumer complains as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine. Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, other and power train.

Model 2012

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
PI-065801/01/201210043599Chevrolet/buick/gmc/cadillac: fuel gauge has an incorrect reading after filling or fuel level slow to register or display after vehicle has started. *pe04/13/2012
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
PIP-5009-D05/01/201210044391Gmc/chevrolet: malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is illuminated and has a harsh shift 1-2. the tcc enable solenoid and wire harness should be replaced when repairs are performed on transmission. *pe06/18/2012
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID
PI-067102/01/201210043629General motors: reservoir for power steering fluid is heat damaged and leaking. may caused problems with power steering pump. *pe04/16/2012
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP
PI-067102/01/201210043629General motors: reservoir for power steering fluid is heat damaged and leaking. may caused problems with power steering pump. *pe04/16/2012
SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
PI-499502/01/201210043600Gmc/chevrolet: due to a possible cracked or broken, the hub retaining nut, the rear axle may leak fluid. *pe04/13/2012

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
02/26/201390200
 Traveling at 60mph on turnpike pulling long heavy trailer in rain at night with moderate to heavy traffic. sudden shutdown of all systems. engine shut off and all electrical systems shut down. unable to restart or get electrical systems to work. worked vehicle to shoulder and had it towed to a dealership. waiting for them to open to diagnose and repair. this mechanical and electrical failure had the potential for a catistrophic incident.
ENGINE
02/26/201390200
 Traveling at 60mph on turnpike pulling long heavy trailer in rain at night with moderate to heavy traffic. sudden shutdown of all systems. engine shut off and all electrical systems shut down. unable to restart or get electrical systems to work. worked vehicle to shoulder and had it towed to a dealership. waiting for them to open to diagnose and repair. this mechanical and electrical failure had the potential for a catistrophic incident.