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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (86%)

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2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

28500 mi Factory installed trailer brake controller was intermittent. Had to be replaced under warranty. 
43300 mi

US $457
Radio shorted out 

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2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

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

3000 mi short causing the engine light to go on and gas gage not to register 
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. 
20000 mi Cruise Control unit needed to be "relearned." Prompted repairs because cruise control would not engage. 

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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

1860 mi faulty fuel level sensor 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

45240 mi

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

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2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Electrical Problems

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