Used 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Consumer Reviews
Used Sierra 1500 for sale
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2012 Sierra 1500, so we've included reviews for other years of the Sierra 1500 since its last redesign.
Six years trouble free ownership
Michael, 10/04/2018
2012 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 4dr Crew Cab 5.8 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great all around vehicle, great towing or just using as everyday work vehicle.
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Great truck
Thabigcheese, 04/14/2021
2012 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.8 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this truck brand new nearly a decade ago. After 90k miles it’s been flawless. I’ve replaced the window switch and that’s essentially it. No other repairs. I did opt to install bilsteins as an upgrade about 10k miles ago, but that was really more of a personal preference, the stock shocks were still fine. One other thing - I disabled AFM via a tune when it was new. Doesn’t burn a drop of oil. Not sure it would have if i left afm enabled, but it wasn’t a chance I wanted to take. It’s really been a fantastic truck. I want to get something new just because it feels like it’s time, but I can’t find enough reasons to part with it. It has held up well in all aspects over the years. Maybe I’ll go with a 2022 Sierra after they refresh the current body style. A 6.2 or 3.0 might be in store then too.
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outdrmn, 09/11/2014
updated 03/11/2016
2011 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.8 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this truck 2 years ago with 7,000 miles. It now has 51,000 miles. Been a very comfortable truck, but when it comes to what you need a truck with a v8 for it doesn't work. I run mobile 1 synthetic oil and change every 5,000 miles. Yet when towing a vintage camper (2,600lbs) and a 4x4 4 wheeler in the bed the truck won't pull a hill at 45 without overheating with no more than 2,500 miles on oil change. Also a 3 year old truck I have had to reinstall the door bumper guards since they fell off at 37,000 miles, comfortable truck but the the GMC brand I knew growing up, I'd gladly take my 09 silverado back
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Never again
kti2, 11/22/2014
updated 11/22/2016
2012 GMC Sierra 1500 XFE 4dr Crew Cab 5.8 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
Will not buy again. Had the 6 speed manual which kept slamming into 6th gear, apparently its a common problem and its considered "normal" only a year later and the door handles started breaking (100 a piece)w/ install and master power switch failed, and all 4 door moldings fell off. These types of problems I can see if they developed 4-5 years down the road, not in 1 year. Not a 2nd time buyer
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Best Overall Truck I've Owned
Atuzzo, 09/10/2019
2012 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.8 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
2012 GMC Sierra SLT Crew Cab 4x4 6.2L: Easily one of the best all-around trucks I have ever owned. This truck does everything well with ease. Whether I ask it to push through 2 feet of Michigan snow getting to work or pulling my 8,000 fun mover it never has any issues. Anyone looking for a reliable, hard-working, and downright fast truck, the 6.2L with the 3.73 rear axle (available on the max trailering package) offered in both the Sierra and Silverado is a must. 403hp 417ft/lbs going through the buttery smooth 6-speed from GM rivals most engines put in trucks today. the only downside I have found since owning (101k miles on the clock, 35k in my ownership) is h fuel economy. These particular trucks are rated at 12/18 and get just about that running premium, which can definitely break the bank. Running E85 will save upwards of $.75 a gallon but will drop your highway economy into the low teens. Overall, fantastic truck coming from someone who has owned a 2015 Silverado 5.3L and Avalance 2500 8.1L.