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2012 Chevrolet Silverado

Free recalls, owner complaints, and NHTSA safety ratings for the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado, plus how to check this specific vehicle before you buy.

The 2012 Chevrolet Silverado has 2 NHTSA recalls on record and 0 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. NHTSA has not published an overall crash-test rating for this model year. Below is the full breakdown, plus how to check this specific vehicle by VIN before you buy in Alberta.

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2012 Chevrolet Silverado recalls (2)

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.
Remedy: 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 this recall is 14696 for the original equipment, and 14912 for the service replacement parts.
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.
Remedy: 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. GM's number for this recall is 13420.

2012 Chevrolet Silverado owner complaints (0)

No NHTSA complaints were found for the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.

Checking a used Chevrolet Silverado before you buy

The recall, complaint, and safety data above describes the 2012 Silverado in general. To know the condition and history of the specific vehicle you're looking at, check it by VIN. A VIN check shows whether this particular Silverado's recalls are still outstanding, and a full history report adds accident, title, and ownership records the data above can't show.

Before you buy a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado in Alberta:

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2012 Chevrolet Silverado — questions and answers

Does the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado have any recalls?+

Our check found 2 NHTSA recalls associated with the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. Check the specific vehicle by VIN to see which remain outstanding, since some may already have been repaired. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

How many complaints does the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado have?+

NHTSA lists 0 owner complaints for the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado in our results. Complaints are problems reported by owners and don't always lead to a recall, but a pattern of similar complaints is worth weighing before you buy.

Is the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado safe?+

NHTSA has not published an overall crash-test rating for the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. Review the owner complaints above and get an independent inspection to assess the specific vehicle's condition.

How do I check a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado VIN?+

Enter the vehicle's 17-character VIN into our free VIN check to see recalls, complaints, and safety ratings for that exact vehicle, then run an Alberta Personal Property Registry (PPR) lien search before you pay.

Are recall repairs on a Chevrolet free?+

Yes. Safety recall repairs are performed at no cost by a franchised Chevrolet dealer, even for a used vehicle and even if you're not the original owner. Confirm the required parts are in stock before relying on the fix.