At a glance

Title statusClean

Reported mileage27,000 mi

LocationNh, USA

Last listed price$17,990

Open recallsNone

Vehicle identity & specifications

Make

Chevrolet

Model

silverado 1500 hybrid

Year

2012

Trim

Hybrid

Body style

Pickup

Vehicle type

TRUCK

Engine

6.0L 8-cyl

Cylinders

8

Fuel type

Gasoline

Drivetrain

4x2

Doors

4

Assembly plant

SILAO, GUANAJUATO, MEXICO

Manufacturer

GENERAL MOTORS LLC

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Safety recalls None found

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Common problems & what to inspect

Based on 278 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Chevrolet silverado 1500 hybrid, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.

💥 1 involved a crash

Structure 5 reports

🔍 Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.

Air Bags 3 reports

🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Electrical System 2 reports

🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Engine 2 reports

🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Service Brakes 2 reports

🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

Power Train 1 report

🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Pre-purchase checklist

Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.

Owner complaints 278

Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2012 Chevrolet silverado 1500 hybrid.

STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Rusted Frame and body

NHTSA ODI #11674934

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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 driving to work and heavy vibration and shaking. If I pull out in a turn and someone is coming up fast and this happens again it reduces my engine power and could cause a crash. Problem has been confirmed by a…

NHTSA ODI #11673534

STRUCTURE

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 feel safe driving the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the frame was inspected. The dealer informed the contact that the frame needed to be replaced; however, the repair fee would supersede th…

NHTSA ODI #11662373

SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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 but the frame rust is so bad that most aren’t safe to drive.

NHTSA ODI #11659405

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Unknown

NHTSA ODI #11655803

ENGINE

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 COMPLAINT IS NORMAL

NHTSA ODI #11651523

AIR BAGS

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 bag deployed on its own without a crash or impact with an object. As a result, the driver lost visibility and control of the vehicle resulting in a crashing into a telephone pole and then a ditch where it came …

Crash · NHTSA ODI #11639344

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I took my truck for a routine service with the dealership. The Service Rep told me that my truck frame was rusting out to the point where it's near unsafe to drive. He told me it'd be 15k to replace the frame. I find it incredible that a 12 year old American made vehicle can have the frame rust out so fast and to such a degree without the dealership or manuf…

NHTSA ODI #11615537

+ 270 more complaints on record.