2012 Chevrolet SILVERADO 3500

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2012 Chevrolet SILVERADO 3500 has 31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.4x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is tires problems (19% of all complaints), specifically: vehicle tires manufacture date 2811, on 01-05-12 found to be dry rotted, defective. vehicle is a 2012 truck with 26000 miles. chevrolet dealer is offering replacement at a cost to the owner of $1220.00. tires are potentially dangerous and should be replaced free of charge since they were defective.

1 crash report

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.4x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

TIRES

6 complaints

19%

• VEHICLE TIRES MANUFACTURE DATE 2811, ON 01-05-12 FOUND TO BE DRY ROTTED, DEFECTIVE. VEHICLE IS A 2012 TRUCK WITH 26000 MILES. CHEVROLET DEALER IS OFFERING REPLACEMENT AT A COST TO THE OWNER OF $1220.00. TIRES ARE POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE SINCE THEY WERE DEFECTIVE
• GENERAL GRABBER AT2. TRUCK PARKED IN LOT WHEN TIRE BLEW AT BEGINNING OF WORK DAY BEFORE USE. EMPLOYEES HEARD NOISE AND CAME OUT OF DISPATCH TO CHECK WHAT HAPPENED. RT REAR TIRE HAD BLOWN.
• I DRIVE 116 MOSTLY HWY MILES A DAY COMMUTING TO WORK. ABOUT 4 WEEKS AGO THE 1ST OF MY TIRES STARTED TO VIBRATE. I HAD IT CHECKED OUT AND THE BELT HAD SEPARATED. THEN 2 WEEKS LATER THE 2ND TIRE DID THE SAME. (BOTH FRONT END OF THE VEH) THEN THE FOLLOWING WEEK (DATE OF INCIDENT.) THE OTHER TIRE BELT S

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“VEHICLE TIRES MANUFACTURE DATE 2811, ON 01-05-12 FOUND TO BE DRY ROTTED, DEFECTIVE. VEHICLE IS A 2012 TRUCK WITH 26000 MILES. CHEVROLET DEALER IS OFFERING REPLACEMENT AT A COST TO THE OWNER OF $1220.00. TIRES ARE POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE SINCE THEY WERE DEFECTIVE”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

6 complaints

19%

• TRUCK STALLED WITH A FULL TANK OF GAS ON A BUSY HIGHWAY. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND HAD TRANSFER SWITCH AND TWO SENSORS REPLACED. *TR
• WHILE DRIVING ON A FOUR-LANE HIGHWAY TOWING OUR 15,500 LB FIFTH WHEEL, SUDDENLY, WITHOUT ANY WARNING, WE HEARD RATTLING, LOST POWER, AND THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN. THE NOISE AND LOSS OF PROPULSION, POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES ALL OCCURRED WITHIN ABOUT 2-3 SECONDS. GRATEFULLY, THE DRIVER HAD THE FORTI
• BOSH FUEL PUMP FAILED AT 55 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE ENGINE CUT OFF IMMEDIATELY AND LEFT ME STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TRUCK STALLED WITH A FULL TANK OF GAS ON A BUSY HIGHWAY. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND HAD TRANSFER SWITCH AND TWO SENSORS REPLACED. *TR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

4 complaints

13%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE HEATER WAS ACTIVATED, THE EXHAUST FUMES WOULD ENTER THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THE DOWN TUBE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE
• 2012 SILVERADO 3500HD WITH DEALER INSTALLED DEJANA RUGBY DUMP BODY THE DUMP BODY HOIST MAKES CONTACT WITH THE ELECTRONIC TRAILER BRAKE/BODY CONTROL MODULE EVENTUALLY CRACKING OPEN OR DAMAGING THE TOP OF THE MODULE AND ALLOWING MOISTURE/WATER INSIDE DAMAGING THE MODULE. THIS CAUSES A NO START CO
• Our diesel fuel pump failed unexpectedly and without any notice while pulling a fifth wheel camper on a state highway in Ohio. The engine stopped completely (we were coasting within seconds). We were in a one-lane construction zone, and had it not been for a paved median, I would have been unable

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE HEATER WAS ACTIVATED, THE EXHAUST FUMES WOULD ENTER THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THE DOWN TUBE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE”

— NHTSA complaint filing

AIR BAGS

4 complaints

13%

• I AM WITH THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH FIRE DEPARTMENT I MAINTAIN 8 AMBULANCES WITH THE SAME RECALL I CONTACTED BUD CLARY CHEVROLET WITH NO RESOLVE THIS RECALL IS FROM OCTOBER 2016, I SAVED ALL OF MY E-MAILS AND HAD NO RESOLUTION AS OF YET PLEASE ASSIST AS I HAVE JUST RECEIVED ANOTHER NOTICE ON 05/07/201
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE COLLIDING INTO A TREE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED FROM THE SCENE. THE AIR
• Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA Campaign Number 21V051000 (Air Bags) however, upon contacting the dealer, he was informed that the repair might cause the dashboard to crack. The contact was then informed that he needed t

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“I AM WITH THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH FIRE DEPARTMENT I MAINTAIN 8 AMBULANCES WITH THE SAME RECALL I CONTACTED BUD CLARY CHEVROLET WITH NO RESOLVE THIS RECALL IS FROM OCTOBER 2016, I SAVED ALL OF MY E-MAILS AND HAD NO RESOLUTION AS OF YET PLEASE ASSIST AS I HAVE JUST RECEIVED ANOTHER NOTICE ON 05/07/201”

— NHTSA complaint filing

STEERING

3 complaints

10%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. WHILE DRIVING AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN SUDDENLY THE CONTACT LOST ALL CONTROL OF HIS POWER STEERING AND ALMOST DROVE INTO AN ONCOMING VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK HIS VEHI
• POWER STEERING INTERMITTENTLY GIVES OUT AS IF THE ENGINE STALLED BUT THE ENGINE DID NOT STALL. IT GIVES OUT AND THE STEERING STICKS MAKING THE STEERING ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN AND ONLY LAST FOR SECONDS. WAS RETURNED TO DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS AND WAS RETURNED WITHOUT ANY FIX STATING UNABLE TO DUPLI
• WHILE DRIVING ON A FOUR-LANE HIGHWAY TOWING OUR 15,500 LB FIFTH WHEEL, SUDDENLY, WITHOUT ANY WARNING, WE HEARD RATTLING, LOST POWER, AND THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN. THE NOISE AND LOSS OF PROPULSION, POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES ALL OCCURRED WITHIN ABOUT 2-3 SECONDS. GRATEFULLY, THE DRIVER HAD THE FORTI

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. WHILE DRIVING AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN SUDDENLY THE CONTACT LOST ALL CONTROL OF HIS POWER STEERING AND ALMOST DROVE INTO AN ONCOMING VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK HIS VEHI”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

TIRES(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 31 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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TIRES: VEHICLE TIRES MANUFACTURE DATE 2811, ON 01-05-12 FOUND TO BE DRY ROTTED, DEFECTIVE. VEHICLE IS A 2012 TRUCK WITH 26000 MILES. CHEVROLET DEALER IS OFFERING REPLACEMENT AT A COST TO THE OWNER OF $1220.00. TIRES ARE POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE SINCE THEY WERE DEFECTIVE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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FUEL SYSTEM: TRUCK STALLED WITH A FULL TANK OF GAS ON A BUSY HIGHWAY. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND HAD TRANSFER SWITCH AND TWO SENSORS REPLACED. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE HEATER WAS ACTIVATED, THE EXHAUST FUMES WOULD ENTER THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THE DOWN TUBE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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AIR BAGS: I AM WITH THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH FIRE DEPARTMENT I MAINTAIN 8 AMBULANCES WITH THE SAME RECALL I CONTACTED BUD CLARY CHEVROLET WITH NO RESOLVE THIS RECALL IS FROM OCTOBER 2016, I SAVED ALL OF MY E-MAILS AND HAD NO RESOLUTION AS OF YET PLEASE ASSIST AS I HAVE JUST RECEIVED ANOTHER NOTICE ON 05/07/201
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)