2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2012

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2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 repairs by problem area

Engine (12%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (29%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (41%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (12%)

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2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (79%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Indiana, United States
Jun 2013 - Jun 2022
Oct 2013

28500 mi
Factory installed trailer brake controller was intermittent. Had to be replaced under warranty. 
Jul 2015

43300 mi

US $457
Radio shorted out 
Sep 2017

60000 mi

US $3300
Lifters gave out. New lifters, plugs, exhaust bolts 

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2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Ohio, United States
Aug 2015 - Sep 2021
Mar 2021

34900 mi

US $400
Common replacement. Oil pressure sensor and screen filter. 

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2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Ohio, United States
Oct 2013 - Jun 2014
Dec 2013

20000 mi
Cruise Control unit needed to be "relearned." Prompted repairs because cruise control would not engage. 
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Illinois, United States
Nov 2012 - Sep 2013
Feb 2013

3000 mi
short causing the engine light to go on and gas gage not to register 
Mar 2013

4000 mi
The fuel gauge acted up again necessitating 3 more trips to the dealer. It ended up being a short in the fuel monitoring harness. 

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2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Washington, United States
Jun 2016 - Sep 2017
Sep 2017

49000 mi

US $99
Brought vehicle to the dealer for a diagnose due to an intermittent high pitch humming noise coming from behind the dashboard area. 
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Rhode Island, United States
Aug 2012 - May 2013
Oct 2012

14200 mi
Transmission hesitates to downshift at take off, sometimes clunks into gear at low speeds. Computer reset, did not stop problem. I'm told it is a problem with all new fuel efficient Chevy truck transmissions. 

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2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

302-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2012 - Nov 2012
Nov 2012

1860 mi
faulty fuel level sensor replaced Complained of driveline lash and clunk. Sadly this is normal with GM trucks. The dealer says it is normal and does not affect reliability. faulty fuel level sensor replaced Complained of driveline lash and clunk. Sadly this is normal with GM trucks. The dealer says it is normal and does not affect reliability 

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2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

302-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Alberta, Canada
Feb 2017 - Sep 2017
Aug 2017

38440 mi
New driveshaft 

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2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Minnesota, United States
May 2013 - Jun 2022
Jun 2013 Leaf spring broken, was replaced 

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2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in West Virginia, United States
Jun 2017 - Jul 2022
Jul 2022

44682200 mi

US $96
Replaced seal on output shaft of transfer case. 
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Chile
Jan 2015 - Mar 2017
Jan 2016

$50
cruise control failed to hook up due to malfunctioning brake pedal switch 

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