MYRModel Year Report

2012 Chevrolet Silverado

▲ Better than typical
2012 Chevrolet Silverado
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:12:24.095Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Silverado Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2012 highlighted. 1980: 2 complaints 1980 1982: 2 complaints 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 15 complaints 1988 1989: 22 complaints 1990: 25 complaints 1991: 17 complaints 1992: 40 complaints 1993: 69 complaints 1993 1994: 210 complaints 1995: 263 complaints 1996: 186 complaints 1997: 272 complaints 1998: 279 complaints 1998 1999: 1660 complaints 2000: 1305 complaints 2001: 877 complaints 2002: 710 complaints 2003: 695 complaints 2003 2004: 622 complaints 2005: 316 complaints 2006: 182 complaints 2007: 183 complaints 2008: 162 complaints 2008 2009: 76 complaints 2010: 62 complaints 2011: 75 complaints 2012: 68 complaints 2012 2013: 64 complaints 2013 2014: 124 complaints 2015: 76 complaints 2016: 5 complaints 2017: 125 complaints 2017
2012: 68 complaints
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YearComplaints
19802
19822
19845
19853
19872
198815
198922
199025
199117
199240
199369
1994210
1995263
1996186
1997272
1998279
19991660
20001305
2001877
2002710
2003695
2004622
2005316
2006182
2007183
2008162
200976
201062
201175
201268
201364
2014124
201576
20165
2017125

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 22%

22% of complaints: air bags — 15 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V054000(AIR BAGS); however, the parts for the repair were unavailable.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210803

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle the air bag warning indicator light illuminated The contact called OnStar who completed diagnostic testing. The local dealer was not contacted.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210624

POWER TRAIN 16%

16% of complaints: power train — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
STRUCTURE 15%

15% of complaints: structure — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES 13%

13% of complaints: service brakes — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated he purchased the vehicle at a used dealer on March 13, 2023, and the anti-lock braking systems (ABS), the traction control sensor, and the brake warning light illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230609

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED, THE CONTACT REACHED IN FROM THE PASSENGER'S SIDE TO SHUT THE ENGINE DOWN AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY IN REVERSE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130730

ENGINE 9%

9% of complaints: engine — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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DRIVING SLOW ON WET GRAVEL ROAD AND A LARGE CLOUD ORF WHITE SMOKE AND FLAMES ERUPTED FROM DRIVERS SIDE OF HOOD. STOPPED AND GRABBED THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER FROM BEHIND DRIVERS SEAT AND ATTEMPTED TO OPEN HOOD WITH HOOD RELEASE BUT HOOD WOULD NOT OPEN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130411

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130305

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20140530 — fuel system, diesel

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, t

Remedy: General Motors will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel transfer pump, as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. The recall

Campaign 13V615000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150212 — electrical system

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.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ignition lock housing, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2015.

Campaign 14V827000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2012 Chevrolet Silverado — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 13V615000 (fuel system, diesel) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V827000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1992 ▲ 2010 ▲ 2013

WORST YEARS

■ 1999 ■ 2000 ■ 2001

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FAQ

Is the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.