2012 Chevrolet Suburban
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Chevrolet Suburban is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 91 on record.
2012 Chevrolet Suburban at a glance
Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.
2012 Chevrolet Suburban recalls 4
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Nort…
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notific…
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone A." Additionally GM is recalling certain 2011-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Ch…
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notific…
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…
GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET EXPRESS AND SUBURBAN VEHICLES, AND GMC SAVANA AND YUKON XL HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES. THE STEERING GEAR PITMAN SHAFT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY HARDENED AND COULD FRACTURE.
Fix: GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING GEAR AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR PITMAN SHAFT. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON APRIL 4, 2012.
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 Suburban MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2012 Chevrolet Suburban worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2012 Chevrolet Suburban costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
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 ($25,651) with the same model 5 model-years older ($12,025), 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 Suburban trims & engines on record
2012 Chevrolet Suburban vehicles on record
2012 Chevrolet Suburban LTZ1GNSCKE00CR190572
2012 Chevrolet Suburban LT 15001GNSCJE00CR122136
2012 Chevrolet Suburban LT 15001GNSCJE01CR234217
2012 Chevrolet Suburban LT 15001GNSCJE02CR228359
2012 Chevrolet Suburban LTZ 15001GNSCKE01CR167267
2012 Chevrolet Suburban LT 15001GNSKJE75CR150482
2012 Chevrolet Suburban LTZ 15001GNSKKE7XCR187517
2012 Chevrolet Suburban LT 15001GNSKJE75CR119278
2012 Chevrolet Suburban LT 15001GNSKJE72CR255738
2012 Chevrolet Suburban LT 15001GNSCJE01CR271106
2012 Chevrolet Suburban LT 15001GNSCJE01CR241765
2012 Chevrolet Suburban LT 15001GNSKJE70CR199735
2012 Chevrolet Suburban LT 15001GNSKJE70CR125764
2012 Chevrolet Suburban LT 15001GNSCJE0XCR229453
2012 Chevrolet Suburban LT 15001GNSKJE7XCR143527
2012 Chevrolet Suburban LT 15001GNSCJE09CR227774
2012 Chevrolet Suburban LT 15001GNSCJE03CR245378
2012 Chevrolet Suburban LTZ 15001GNSKKE74CR311393
2012 Chevrolet Suburban LT 15001GNSKJE73CR233022
2012 Chevrolet Suburban LT 15001GNSKJE79CR179676
2012 Chevrolet Suburban LT 15001GNSKJE79CR119395
2012 Chevrolet Suburban LT 15001GNSCJE01CR213562
2012 Chevrolet Suburban LT 15001GNSKJE74CR299191
2012 Chevrolet Suburban LT 15001GNSKJE70CR281609
Other Chevrolet Suburban model years
2012 Chevrolet Suburban — frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban. 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 Suburban get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban at about 15 mpg combined (13 city / 19 highway).
How much is a 2012 Chevrolet Suburban worth?
Comparable 2012 Chevrolet Suburban listings run roughly $15,495–$35,900, typically around $25,651 (from 87 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.