2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 23
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2012
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2012: 23 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 61 |
| 1998 | 67 |
| 1999 | 47 |
| 2000 | 80 |
| 2001 | 72 |
| 2002 | 50 |
| 2003 | 42 |
| 2004 | 41 |
| 2005 | 46 |
| 2006 | 52 |
| 2007 | 39 |
| 2008 | 31 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 52 |
| 2016 | 51 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 42 |
| 2021 | 40 |
| 2022 | 28 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 50 |
| 2025 | 12 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 23 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Tires
6 of 23 total reports mention: tires.
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I drive 116 mostly hwy miles a day commuting to work. About 4 weeks ago the 1ST of my tires started to vibrate. I had it checked out and the belt had separated. Then 2 weeks later the 2ND tire did the same.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-22
Vehicle tires manufacture date 2811, on 01-05-12 found to be dry rotted, defective. Vehicle is a 2012 truck with 26000 miles. Chevrolet dealer is offering replacement at a cost to the owner of $1220.00.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-01-07
Also filed under Wheels
Fuel/propulsion system
4 of 23 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Engine
4 of 23 total reports mention: engine.
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The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. While the contact's sister was driving 65 MPH, the vehicle began to jerk with the check engine warning light illuminated violently.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-29
Also filed under Fuel system, diesel
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that when the heater was activated, the exhaust fumes would enter the cabin of the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-11-15
Air bags
4 of 23 total reports mention: air bags.
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Tl* the contact owned a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. While driving approximately 80 MPH, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a guardrail. As a result, the vehicle rolled over several times before colliding into a tree.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-10-15
Steering
3 of 23 total reports mention: steering.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2017-12-11Fuel system, gasoline17V664000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and GMC Sierra 3500 trucks equipped with dual fuel tanks. The low fuel level sensor for the front tank may stick causing the rear tank to overfill the front tank.
Remedy: GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rear tank fuel pump or update the fuel-level sensor software, as well as inspect the front tank, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2017.
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2018-06-11Equipment18V267000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with certain...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2018.
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2021-05-11Air bags21V051000 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...
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.
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2021-05-11Air bags21V054000 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...
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.
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Buy-smart checklist
2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Tires: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 17V664000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 18V267000 · Equipment
- Recall 21V051000 · Air bags
- Recall 21V054000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.