Model year
2012 Chevrolet Silverado
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 68 complaints for the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 9 recalls and 292 complaints under SILVERADO 1500, SILVERADO 2500, and SILVERADO 3500. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (15), POWER TRAIN (11), STRUCTURE:BODY (10). NHTSA overall stars for rated variants run from 3 to 4. EPA rates it 14–21 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,200–$4,800, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 1,305 complaints
- 2001 877 complaints
- 2002 710 complaints
- 2003 695 complaints
- 2004 622 complaints
- 2005 316 complaints
- 2006 182 complaints
- 2007 183 complaints
- 2008 162 complaints
- 2009 76 complaints
- 2010 62 complaints
- 2011 75 complaints
- 2012 68 complaints
- 2013 64 complaints
- 2014 124 complaints
- 2015 76 complaints
- 2016 5 complaints
- 2017 125 complaints
- 2018 596 complaints
- 2019 1,195 complaints
- 2020 898 complaints
- 2021 978 complaints
- 2022 774 complaints
- 2023 456 complaints
- 2024 537 complaints
- 2025 162 complaints
- 2026 140 complaints
Recalls
14V827000 · Dec 30, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
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…
13V615000 · Dec 11, 2013
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, the transfer pump which moves fuel from the rear tank to the front tank could…
Complaints
68 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 9, fire flag on 4, injury field 8, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| SILVERADO 1500 | 2 | 216 |
| SILVERADO 2500 | 3 | 53 |
| SILVERADO 3500 | 4 | 23 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 Hybrid PU/CC 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.185 | — |
| 1500 Hybrid PU/CC RWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.191 | — |
| 1500 PU/CC 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.185 | NHTSA photo |
| 1500 PU/CC RWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.191 | NHTSA photo |
| 1500 PU/EC 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.185 | NHTSA photo |
| 1500 PU/EC RWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.191 | NHTSA photo |
| 1500 PU/RC 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.185 | — |
| 1500 PU/RC RWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.191 | — |
14 more variants are in the Safety Ratings API and are not listed in this table.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverado C15 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Silverado C15 2WD · 6.2L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 13 | 18 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
| Silverado C15 2WD · 4.3L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Silverado C15 2WD · 4.8L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 14 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Silverado C15 XFE 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 15 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Silverado K15 4WD · 5.3L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Silverado K15 4WD · 6.2L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 12 | 18 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
| Silverado K15 4WD · 4.3L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 18 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Silverado K15 4WD · 4.8L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 13 | 18 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| Silverado 15 Hybrid 2WD · 6L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 20 | 23 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Silverado 15 Hybrid 4WD · 6L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 20 | 23 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
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Check a vehicle
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