2012 Model Year

Chevrolet Silverado 1500

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
280
Recalls
1
Crashes
15
Severe
33

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

21V051000 Feb 2021

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Electrical System
Sep 2026

Odometer Fraud. The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While the vehicle was being registered with the Department of Motor Vehicle, it was...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 2026

Dash is cracked in several places

STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 2025

Rusted Frame and body

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 2025

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...

SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 2025

I have been shopping for a truck for a little over a year now specifically a 2012 Chevy Silverado. To date everyone I found has frame and body rust bu...

Structure
May 2025

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the frame of the vehicle was significantly rusted, and the contact did not f...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 2025

Unknown

Engine
Mar 2025

I HAVE A SEVERE ENGINE STALL AT SLIGHT ACCELERATION IT FEELS LIKE THE TIRES ARE GOING TO LOCK UP OR BREAK SOMETHING IN THE DRIVE TRAIN DEALER SAYS MY...

Air Bags Crash
Jan 2025

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while her son was driving at low speeds during snow weather, the driver-side air...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 2024

I bought this truck new and the frame is rotted. I have 93000 miles and it is garaged year round. I also purchased a rust preventive electronic device...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 280 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Air Bags. 15 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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