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2012 Chevrolet Silverado

Based on reports from 91 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
91
Crashes
13
Fires
7
Recalls
2
TSBs
279
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 91 complaints, 13 crashes, 7 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

low storage space

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

stabiliy trak warning lights

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

steering is loose

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

15 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 19K miles.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

47
0–30K
22
30–60K
9
60–90K
1
90–120K
1
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (47 reports) • Median: 19K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Airbags (15 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags15 (16%)
Drivetrain11 (12%)
Structure:body10 (11%)
Brakes9 (10%)
Wheels & Tires9 (10%)
Engine6 (7%)
Other5 (5%)
Electrical4 (4%)

2012 Chevrolet Silverado: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado, with 15 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 19,423 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 19K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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24
15
17
16
2
21
1
23

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

13V615000May 2014

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 malfunction and cause the fuel gauge to indicate an inaccurate reading.

14V827000Feb 2015

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 actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to get stuck in the "Start" position.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Chevrolet Silverado is the 2009 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is accessories - interior.

2012 Chevrolet Silverado vs. Class Average (Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD)

This vehicle

91

Class avg

95

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other standard pickup trucks 2wd vehicles from 2012.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 91 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2012 Chevrolet Silverado: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is related to the airbags, with 15 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado reliable?
The 2012 Chevrolet Silverado has 91 complaints, 13 crash reports, and 7 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2012 Chevrolet Silverado problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado have any recalls?
Yes, the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chevrolet Silverado problems start?
Based on 81 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 19,423 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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