Overall rating (best variant)
Safety ratings
2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 PU/CC 4WD W/ SAB
- Lane departure warningNo
- Forward collision warningNo
- Electronic stability controlStandard
2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 PU/CC RWD W/ SAB
- Lane departure warningNo
- Forward collision warningNo
- Electronic stability controlStandard
2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 PU/CC 4WD W/O SAB
- Lane departure warningNo
- Forward collision warningNo
- Electronic stability controlStandard
2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 PU/CC RWD W/O SAB
- Lane departure warningNo
- Forward collision warningNo
- Electronic stability controlStandard
2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 PU/EC 4WD
- Lane departure warningNo
- Forward collision warningNo
- Electronic stability controlStandard
2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 PU/EC RWD
- Lane departure warningNo
- Forward collision warningNo
- Electronic stability controlStandard
2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 PU/RC 4WD
- Lane departure warningNo
- Forward collision warningNo
- Electronic stability controlStandard
2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 PU/RC RWD
- Lane departure warningNo
- Forward collision warningNo
- Electronic stability controlStandard
Crash test videos & photos
No public crash-test footage is available for this vehicle.
Recalls (3)
- EQUIPMENTCampaign 18V267000 · 26/04/2018
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with certain Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. GM's number for this recall is 18146.
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULECampaign 21V051000 · 05/02/2021
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 Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
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 notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328770.
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULECampaign 21V054000 · 05/02/2021
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, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL and 2011-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AZ, AR, DE, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV or "Zone B." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2010-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL and 2010-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
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 notification letters were mailed to 40 VIN owners on May 11, 2021. A second owner notification letter was mailed to all other owners on January 24, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328800.
Owner complaints
Most-reported areas
- AIR BAGS24
- STRUCTURE18
- POWER TRAIN16
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM15
- ENGINE14
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER13
- SERVICE BRAKES11
- TIRES8
Read individual complaints (50 most recent)
These are unverified consumer reports filed with NHTSA, shown as submitted.
- 12/29/2014· TIRES,WHEELSFire
THIS INVOLVES AN OEM TIRE ON A 2012 CHEVROLET PICK UP TRUCK, SILVERADO 1500. I'M A RETIRED AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEER. TIRE IS MADE BY GENERAL TIRE, SIZE P245/75R/17, DOT P583 BN1. I AM ORIGINAL OWNER AND ONLY DRIVER. THIS TIRE HAS NEVER RUN OVER ANYTHING BUT ROADWAY SURFACE. I WAS TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN THE SIDEWALL PLIES BROKE INTERNALLY CAUSING THE TIRE TO DE-BEAD. I PULLED OVER TO INSPECT. TIRE WAS SMOKING FROM THE INSIDE. IT WAS FULLY READY TO CATCH FIRE. COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF SMOKE. I POURED MY ICE TEA DOWN THE INSIDE PART OF RIM AND BACKED TRUCK UP TO SLOSH ICE TEA AROUND INSIDE OF SMOKING TIRE. THERE ARE NO CUTS, STONE BRUISES, OR OTHER OUTSIDE INFLUENCES. THIS TIRE BROKE ITS SIDEWALL. YOU CAN BOTH SEE AND FEEL IT. TREAD AND CROWN AT SAME AREA ARE FINE. TIRE HAS 6/32" TREAD REMAINING. WHEN TIRE WAS REPLACED, THERE WERE HANDFULS OF SHREDDED RUBBER FOUND INSIDE THE TIRE BY TIRE SHOP. I KEPT THE TIRE IF ANY REP WANTS TO INSPECT IT. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. THIS TIRE FAILURE COULD HAVE CAUSED A FATALITY.. *TR
- 12/26/2014· FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TECHNICIAN MENTIONED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FRACTURED AND DEBRIS WENT THROUGH THE FUEL SYSTEM CAUSING INTERNAL DAMAGES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,000.
- 12/23/2014· ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY A FIRE DEPARTMENT. A POLICE/FIRE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD AND THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
- 12/19/2016· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS METAL CONTAMINATION IN THE FUEL SYSTEM DUE TO A FUEL PUMP FRACTURING IN THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
- 12/19/2014· STEERING
WHEN MAKING A TURN AT LOW SPEED, THE POWER STEERING GOES OFF. IT IS THEN ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. IT DID THIS SEVERAL TIMES. I TOOK IT TO A DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED THE POWER STEERING PUMP. THEY SAID IT WAS PUTTING OUT 1150 PSI AND IT SHOULD BE 1700-1800 PSI. THE PROBLEM CAME BACK THE NEXT DAY. I WILL TAKE BACK TO DEALER. *TR
- 12/08/2023· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Was driving the truck doing 65 on the highway and the cp4 ruined the whole fuel system. That includes the fuel rails injectors and pump! Ended up costing me around $8,000 I believe!
- 12/06/2016· VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH, STABILITRAC LIGHT COMES ON AND TRUCK RAPIDLY GRABS TO THE RIGHT AND SUDDENLY YOU ARE ON THE SHOULDER FIGHTING TO GET BACK ON ROAD, TRUCK ALSO STARTS TO DECELERATE AND HARD TO ACCELERATE. *TR
- 12/03/2014· TIRES
DRIVING 2012 CHEVY SILVERADO AT 40 MPH WHEN MY RIGHT REAR GOODYEAR WRANGLE AT/S 265/70/17 DOT#4BT6. SIDEWALL BLEW OUT. *JS
- 11/27/2015· TIRES
COOPER ZEON LTZ 275/60R20 M + S DOT # UTW0 CN9 TIRES DEVELOPED CRACKS WHERE TREAD MEETS SIDEWALL AND LEAKS AIR TIRE IS NOT LISTED IN THE AVAILABLE NAMES SECTION ON THIS WEBSITE
- 11/19/2015· STRUCTURE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS COVERED WITH RUST. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPAINTED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,580. UPDATED 1/15/16 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. UPDATED 01/25/16..*JB
- 11/13/2018· UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CRACKED DASHBOARD
- 11/13/2015· AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTSCrash
RECENTLY I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT THAT WAS A DIRECT IMPACT. AT THE TIME OF THIS ACCIDENT THE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK NOR DID THE AIR BAGS DEPLOY. THE SPEED FROM THIS ACCIDENT WAS BETWEEN 50-55 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. AT THE RATE OF SPEED I WAS GOING BEFORE THE ACCIDENT AND THE FACT THAT I HAD TO SLAM ON THE BREAKS TO BEGIN SLOWING DOWN ONE WOULD HAVE THOUGHT THE SEAT BELT WOULD HAVE LOCKED BUT IT DID NOT AND AT THE POINT OF IMPACT I WAS VERY SURPRISED THAT THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY BUT YET THE SYSTEM INDICATED THAT IT DID AND NEEDED TO BE RESET. HOWEVER NOW THAT THE VEHICLE IS IN PROCESS OF BEING REPAIRED I AM BEING TOLD THAT THE ENTIRE AIRBAG SYSTEM HAS TO BE REPLACED ALONG WITH THE DRIVER SEAT BELT.
- 11/02/2014· STRUCTURE
WATER COMES IN AROUND BACK WINDOW FROM THIRD BRAKE LIGHT OVER IT. THE DEALER SERVICE DEPT . SAID IT HAPPENS A LOT ,IT COMES FROM FACTORY THAT WAY, WITH NO GASKET AROUND IT. HE SAID ONLY WAY IT FIX IT WAS LET THEM REPLACE IT WAS A FEW HUNDRED DOLLARS TO FIX IT. IT COMES FROM THE FACTORY WITH THIS DEFECT. *TR
- 10/31/2023· FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, a message indicating that the DEF system had failed was displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to several unknown dealers, where the O2 sensor, a diesel injector, and other unknown repairs were performed; however, the failure recurred while driving. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, a message indicating that the DEF system had failed was displayed. Additionally, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and gradually decelerated. The contact was able to drive to the nearest independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the DEF system, fuel pump, and oxygen sensor had failed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact was concerned that the repair was temporary. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000.
- 10/27/2015· POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE GEAR SHIFTED INDEPENDENTLY AND VARIOUS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE TRANSMISSION FAILING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,361.
- 10/26/2015· TIRES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 EQUIPPED WITH FEDERAL COURAGIA A/T TIRES, SIZE: LT245/75R16 120/116Q 10PR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO WOBBLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT ALL FOUR TIRE SHOULDERS SEPARATED. THE FOUR TIRES WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000 AND THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000.
- 10/25/2021· AIR BAGS
GM sent me a recall notice March 2021 that my air bag is defective and they plan to replace it. That notice was in March 2021 and they still have not repaired it stating that parts are not available yet. I feel the air bag is a time bomb waiting to explode and I should not be subject to this danger.
- 10/24/2015· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS,ENGINE
WHEN TEMPERATURES DROP BELOW 30 DEGREES THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT AND THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT COMES ON. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY ADVISED THAT BOTH WARNING LIGHTS DO THAT BELOW 28 DEGREES. THIS HAS OCCURRED SINCE 2013 WINTER. GLOW PLUGS GOING OUT ONE AT TIME GM WILL ONLY REPLACE AS THEY GO OUT UP TO 120000 NOT ENOUGH BEING DONE WITH THIS.
- 10/22/2015· STRUCTURE
FRAME RUSTING BADLY
- 10/16/2018· AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DASH IS CRACKED ABOVE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG, POTENTIALLY CAUSING HIGH VELOCITY PROJECTILE HAZARD IN THE EVENT OF AN AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.
- 10/10/2012· VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,500.
- 10/08/2015· AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED DUE TO THE FORCE OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT AND REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. NO POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE AN INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED BY GENERAL MOTORS, WHICH INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IN A ROLL OVER CRASH BUT THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN A CRASH AND THE INVESTIGATION WAS NOT CONSISTENT WITH WHAT WAS EXPERIENCED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000.
- 10/07/2021· AIR BAGS
Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V051000 (Air Bags) however, the dealer informed the contact that the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- 10/05/2018· ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED LIT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JOHN L SULLIVAN CHEVROLET (350 AUTOMALL DR, ROSEVILLE, CA 95661, 916-782-1243) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE NITROGEN OXIDE SENSORS FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 41,000. *BF.. UPDATED 10/29/18*JB *JS
- 10/05/2015· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REDUNDANT PRESSURE SENSOR CIRCUIT WAS SHORTED AND INOPERATIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,153.
- 09/30/2025· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 147,209. It was later discovered that the mileage on the Title was unknown. The contact paid for a full vehicle report, and he discovered that the mileage was 250,000. on September 6, 2025. The VIN was invalid.
- 09/30/2015· SERVICE BRAKESCrash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO TWO, TWO-TON ROCKS. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A PASSENGER SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE LOWER BACK WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000.
- 09/29/2015· STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND BRAKE BOOST PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000.
- 09/22/2023· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The transmission control module went out on my Chevy duaramax. GM is aware of this problem in the years of 2009-2015 and has yet to fix the problem.
- 09/20/2015· SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
HERE IS A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE ISSUES INVOLVING THE 1012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO LT TEXAS EDITION AFTER THE PURCHASE DATE OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2012. FIRST, I NOTICED THAT IT HAS INCREASINGLY BECOME MORE DIFFICULT TO OPEN THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW FROM THE DRIVER SIDE MASTER CONTROL UNIT AROUND 2014. NOW, I HAVE TO PRESS HARD SEVERAL TIMES TO OPEN THE WINDOW. SECOND, THE OUTSIDE MOLDINGS OF THE DOOR PANELS ARE FALLING OFF STARTING IN MID-2014. THIRD, I HAVE STARTED TO HEAR POPPING NOISES COMING FROM THE BALL JOINTS WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT AT A VERY LOW SPEED STARTING THE BEGINNING OF 2014. THESE ISSUES WERE REPORTED TO THE CHEVROLET CUSTOMER SERVICE AT THE GM HEADQUARTERS IN AUGUST 2015. ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2015, THE TRUCK WAS FINALLY DIAGNOSED BY THE CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT THAT SOLD THE PICKUP. THE INVOICE DATED SEPTEMBER 4, 2015 INDICATES THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WORN WITH PLAY, DOOR MOLDINGS FALLING OFF, AND THE DRIVER'S MASTER SWITCH SHORTED.
- 09/18/2020· ENGINE
EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) COOLER BYPASS VALVE HAD TO BE REPLACED 60,000 MILES. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION.
- 09/13/2020· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
IN 2017 MY BOSCH CP4 FUEL PUMPED FAILED, MARK CHRISTOPHER REPLACED DUE TO RECALL. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON THE FREEWAY ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 MY TRUCK COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN, HAD A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER, AND POWER STEERING WAS LOST. HAD TO MAKE MY WAY TO SIDE OF FREEWAY AND CALL FOR A TOW. THIS WAS THE SECOND FAILURE OF THE BOSCH CP4 FUEL PUMP, WHICH WAS INSTALLED THREE YEARS PRIOR. MARK CHRISTOPHER CHEVROLET AND GM WILL NOT REPLACE UNDER RECALL. KNOWING THAT THIS IS RECALLED PRODUCT THEY ARE FUSING TO REPLACE IT.
- 09/12/2017· ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
VEHICLE WOULD NOT START WHEN WARMED UP AFTER SHUTTING OFF.
- 09/11/2016· POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
SEVERAL PROBLEMS.. MULTIPLE FAILURES OF "GLOW PLUGS" (KNOWN GM PROBLEM) AND NOX EXHAUST SENSORS, HIGH DEF USE, UNUSUAL "BUILDUP" IN THE EXHAUST FILTER REQUIRING MANY DEALER VISITS, DOWNTIME, REPAIR COSTS AND EXTREMELY POOR FUEL MILEAGE. GLOW PLUGS OFTEN FAIL AT INITIAL START WHEN SYSTEM IS "COLD".. OAT HAS BEEN FROM ABOUT 45 TO ABOUT 90 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. ALTITUDE, ABOUT 20 TO 1200 FT ASL. DEALER SERVICED ONLY. VEHICLE HAS NO MODS!!!!
- 09/11/2016· STRUCTURE
PASSENGER SIDE DASH, ON LEFT ENGINE COMPARTMENT SIDE HAS CRACKED FROM THE AIRBAG COMPARTMENT TO THE DEFROST AIR DUCT. THE CONCERNS ARE 1) IMPAIRED/FAILURE OF PASSENGER AIRBAG IN CRASH, 2) EXPOSURE TO SHARP DASH CRACKS WHICH COULD INCREASE INJURY IN A CRASH, 3) SAFETY OF OCCUPANTS INADVERTENTLY BEING INJURED BY SHARP EDGES OF DASH CRACK, 4) RESALE VALUE.
- 09/11/2015· STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TRUCK WAS PARKED WHEN I GOT BACK INTO IT THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED
- 09/10/2015· UNKNOWN OR OTHER
WAS DRIVING AND HEARD LOUD POP. PULLED OVER AND INSPECTED DASH AND FOUND CRACK AROUND AIRBAG AREA PASSENGER SIDE OF TRUCK.
- 09/09/2015· STRUCTURE,WHEELS,SEATSFire
I HAD DRIVEN BACK HOME FROM TAHOE AROUND 6:00PM AND THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR 2 HOURS WHEN WE ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE SLIDE ON THE 5TH WHEEL. I FOUND THE SLIDE ON THE TRAILER WOULD NOT OPEN DUE TO A LACK OF POWER ON THE 5TH WHEEL. AT THIS TIME THE PIGTAIL WAS STILL CONNECTED TO THE TRUCK. I DISCONNECTED THE PIGTAIL FROM THE TRUCK AND PLUGGED THE TRAILER INTO A 50 AMP PLUG AND THE SLIDE OPENED NORMALLY. I THOUGHT IT WAS STRANGE THAT THE BATTERY HAD DISCHARGED AFTER SUCH A SHORT TIME. AROUND 10:45PM MY GIRLFRIEND SCREAMED THE TRAILER WAS ON FIRE AND WHEN I REACHED THE BACKDOOR THE ENTIRE TRAILER WAS ENGULFED AND THE REAR OF THE TRUCK WAS ALREADY ON FIRE. BOTH THE VEHICLES WERE COMPLETELY DESTROYED ALONG WITH A BARN THAT WAS APPROXIMATELY10 FEET AWAY SUFFERING MAJOR DAMAGE.
- 09/08/2018· WHEELS
GOODYEAR WRANGLER 260-60R20" 2ND TIRE TO HAVE BROKEN BELTS CAUSING EXTREME VIBRATIO, THE ENTIRE FRONT END SHACKS VILANTLY WHEN APPLYING BRAKES TRYING TO STOP HAD TO HAVE REPLACED. DRIVING ON US 58 WEST WITH NO SHOULDER TO PULL OFF HIGHWAY
- 09/08/2015· EXTERIOR LIGHTING
I WAS PULLED OVER TWICE WITH IN 30 MINS FOR HAVING A MY RIGHT PASSENGER HEADLIGHT OUT. I'VE REPLACED THE HEADLIGHT, CHECKED FUSES, RELAY AND TESTED THE SOCKET POWER AND ALL WERE FINE
- 09/04/2014· AIR BAGS
FRONT WINDOW SAFETY ADHESION FROM FACTORY INSTALL BAD ON ALL BLACK TRUCKS.BODYS AND AIR BAGS HAVE NO RESISTANCE THROUGH FRONT WINDOW(REPLACED MINE AND FOUND OUT MAJOR FLAW).ALL ADHESION CONNECTIONS NOT STICKING.NO RESISTANCE FROM WINDOW IN FACTORY INSTALLS///ALL.FIXING TO TWEET THIS INFO. *TR
- 09/02/2023· POWER TRAIN
My TCM went out in my truck while towing which made the vehicle not be able to move putting my family in jeopardy while on the road.
- 08/20/2013· STRUCTURE
I BOUGHT MY 2012 CHEVY OCTOF 2013. NOW AFTER 11000 MILES MY FRAME LOOKS LIKE A TRUCK OUT OF THE 80'S. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE LOCAL DEALER. THERE FIX IS TO SCRAPE OFF THE RUST AND PUT THE SAME CRAP BACK ON THE FRAME. SO I KNOW THAT THIS ISSUE WILL ONLY LAST A VERY SHORT TIME. *TR
- 08/18/2016· SEATS
THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT IS LEAKING A FLUID AND EACH TIME WE RIDE IN IT IT MAKES US SICK. WE HAVE TO TRAVEL WITH THE WINDOWS DOWN EVEN IN THE RAIN.
- 08/18/2015· TIRES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EQUIPPED WITH FEDERAL COURAGIA A/T MUD TRAIN TIRES, SIZE: ST 516-333/12.50 R20LP (NA). WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE BAND OF THE TIRE SEPARATED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE UNCONTROLLABLY AS THE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE OF THE VEHICLE WAS 60,000 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000.
- 08/09/2017· AIR BAGS
DASHBOARD CRACKING AND SHATTERING WHICH COULD IN TURN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT OR DAMAGE TO THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG. TERRIBLE CRAFTSMANSHIP.
- 08/09/2016· ENGINE
I HAVE BEEN HAVING MULTIPLE GLOW PLUG FAILURES ON MY VEHICLE. ONE RIGHT AFTER ANOTHER. IT HAS GONE TO THE DEALER EVERY SINGLE TIME FOR THE REPAIRS I EVEN ASKED THE DEALER MECHANIC IF I WAS THE ONLY ONE AND HE STATED THAT THERE ARE MANY OTHERS WITH MY ISSUE WITH FAILING GLOW PLUGS. THE DEALER HAS A FULL RECORD OF ALL THE ISSUES IV HAD AND EVERY TIME MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THEIR SHOP. SOMETHING HAS GOT TO BE DONE! SOON AS I TRY TO USE MY REMOTE START THE TRUCK STARTS THEN DIES THEN I GET A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT SO I CALL ONSTAR THEY GIVE ME THE CODE AND SURE ENOUGH ITS A FAILED GLOW PLUG. THEN IM UNABLE TO EVEN USE REMOTE START FEATURES OF MY VEHICLE AT THIS POINT.
- 08/05/2014· FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. WHEN THEY PUT IT ON SCOPE THEY FOUND THAT THE FUEL RAIL PRESSURE WAS TO LOW. THEY FOUND METAL SHAVINGS THROUGHOUT THE FUEL SYSTEM AS IF A PART WAS COMING APART FROM THE INSIDE. THEY HAD TO REPLACE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM FROM PUMP TO INJECTORS PLUS ALL THE LINES AND INJECTION PUMP. THIS VEHICLE IS 2 YEARS OLD. *TR
- 08/04/2023· POWER TRAIN
Transmisión control module stopped working while driving on the highway. It went from going 70 miles per hour on the highway to 15 miles per hour. Very scary and dangerous.
- 08/03/2021· AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V054000(AIR BAGS); however, the parts for the repair were unavailable. The dealer had been notified about the recall; however, the contact was informed that the parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.