Worst 2012 Chevrolet Silverado Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Transmission / Drivetrain
Body Structure
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 15 | 2 | — | 52,038 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 11 | 4 | — | 17,172 mi | |
| Body Structure | 10 | 1 | 1 | 33,579 mi | |
| Brakes | 9 | 3 | — | 32,517 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 6 | 1 | 1 | 11,355 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 5 | — | 1 | 26,908 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~93,925 vehicles.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra LD, Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to get stuck in the "Start" position.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD vehicles, equipped with 6.6L diesel engines and dual fuel tanks. In the affected vehicles, the transfer pump which moves fuel from the rear tank to the front tank could malfunction and cause the fuel gauge to indicate an inaccurate reading.
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2012 Chevrolet Silverado — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Silverado reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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