2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
4/5
Safety Rating
274
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
20
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
The 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 has received a total of 274 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 20 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Unknown Or Other (71 complaints), Air Bags (58 complaints), and Structurebody (28 complaints).
Recalls for the 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, potentially affecting up to 5,903,674 vehicles.
Recall 21V054000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 1,778,128 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 21V054000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 1,778,128 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 21V054000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 1,778,128 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 21V051000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 284,645 vehicles affected
Defect: 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),...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 21V051000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 284,645 vehicles affected
Defect: 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),...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
274 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 58 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 28 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 24 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 20 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureinterior Panelsdashboard | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Child Seatbase | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiresmarkings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiressidewall | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Odometer Fraud. The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While the vehicle was being registered with the Department of Motor Vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was approximately 141,000 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was approximately 230,925.
Dash is cracked in several places
Rusted Frame and body
Rusted Frame and body
I got the code p2138 and I’ve had it inspected and throttle body and accelerator pedal assembly replaced. The problem is still not fixed. I lost power driving to work and heavy vibration and shaking. If I pull out in a turn and someone is coming up fast and this happens again it reduces my engine power and could cause a crash. Problem has been confirmed by a licensed mechanic, AutoZone, oreillys, and an independent mechanic. There was absolutely no warning this was gonna happen. It happened and I’ve spent $3,000 on replacement and labor costs trying to figure this out.
Safety Rating for the 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
The 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
General Motors, LLC has issued 20 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
20NA026 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Loss of Radio Audio Shortly After an OnStar In-Vehicle Voice Message Is Heard.
060309004N — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to apply grease to the leaf springs to correct a condition of a squeak noise from the metals making contact.
PI0671A — STEERING
This preliminary information bulletin provides information for diagnosing a power steering fluid leak at the fluid reservoir.
PIT5206E — ENGINE
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN WITH THE STEPS ON DIAGNOSING AND REPAIRING VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE UNWANTED GRADE BRAKING, REDUCED ENGINE POWER WITH NO DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER MESSAGES BRAKE PEDAL OVERRIDE FEATURE , TRANSMISSION BUSY OR FREQUENT SHIFTING UP OR DOWN, AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES...
RAN032216.1 — EQUIPMENT
Suspension Systems RS6554B & RS6564B Potential quality issue with kit box's -2 and -3.
08-06-04-003D — EQUIPMENT
New Tool Availability EN-48974 EGR Cooler Pressure Tester Adapter Set to Diagnose Duramax® Diesel Engine EGR Cooler Engine Coolant Leaks into Combustion Chamber
PIT5059B — EQUIPMENT
Roof Beacon Inoperative.
12-08-132-001B — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This informational bulletin explains if the fuse is open when the customer plugs in the trailer, that it may be the cause if diagnostics finds no problems to that point.
13420A — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
13420A — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
PSR- Fuel Transfer Pump Malfunction - Equipped with 6.6L Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) and Dual Fuel Tanks (N2N)
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
- 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 — 1,053 complaints
- 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 — 1,087 complaints
- 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 — 553 complaints
- 2010 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 — 449 complaints
- 2011 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 — 692 complaints
- 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 (current)
- 2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 — 385 complaints
- 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 — 2,179 complaints
- 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 — 1,390 complaints
- 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 — 1,014 complaints
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