TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 GMC SIERRA DENALI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD CRACKED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT A RATTLING SOUND EMITTED FROM THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE DASHBOARD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000. UPDATED 01/07…
2012 GMC Sierra body problems
severe 6 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,500
Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$1,500
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED ABOVE THE AIR BAG HOUSING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DASHBOARD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000.
FRAME COATING IS PEELING OFF THE BACK OF THE FRAME AND IN OTHER AREAS. EXCESSIVE RUST FOR A VEHICLE THAT IS 3 YEARS OLD IN A TEMPERATE CLIMATE. ONLY APPEARS TO BE AFFECTING FRAME COVERED WITH WAXY UNDERCOAT. VERY LITTLE RUST AND NO PEELING ON AREAS THAT HAVE OTHER PAINTS/COATINGS.
Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2012 GMC Sierra?
It's a meaningful issue. 6 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,500.
At what mileage does the body typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to body?
No active recalls currently cover body issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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