Model year guide

2012 Chevrolet silverado

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Chevrolet silverado is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 46 on record.

2012 Chevrolet silverado — representative photo
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2012 Chevrolet silverado at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined17 mpg
Typical price$22,124

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2012 Chevrolet silverado recalls 2

Electrical System:ignition NHTSA Campaign #14V827000 · 30/12/2014

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.

Fix: 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. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for t…

Fuel System, Diesel NHTSA Campaign #13V615000 · 11/12/2013

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.

Fix: 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 began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. …

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2012 Chevrolet silverado MPG & running costs

Combined17 mpg
City15 mpg
Highway20 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,700

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2012 Chevrolet silverado worth?

Low
$12,997
Typical price
$22,124
High
$32,995

From 45 comparable 2012 Chevrolet silverado listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2012 Chevrolet silverado costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,500
Depreciation (5 yrs)$7,300
Total$25,800
Per mile$0.34

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($22,124) with the same model 5 model-years older ($14,836), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2012 Chevrolet silverado trims & engines on record

Trims
LTZ · LT · Work Truck/Fleet/Base · Hybrid
Engines
5.3L 8-cyl · 6.0L 8-cyl · 6.6L 8-cyl · 4.8L 8-cyl

2012 Chevrolet silverado vehicles on record

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2012 Chevrolet silverado — frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Chevrolet silverado have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2012 Chevrolet silverado. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2012 Chevrolet silverado get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2012 Chevrolet silverado at about 17 mpg combined (15 city / 20 highway).

How much is a 2012 Chevrolet silverado worth?

Comparable 2012 Chevrolet silverado listings run roughly $12,997–$32,995, typically around $22,124 (from 45 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.