2012 Chevrolet Express Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 15%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2012 Chevrolet Express, 15% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Express. When the brakes were depressed and released, the vehicle began to shake violently. The contact mentioned that the stabilitrak activated independently after being turned off without warning. The vehicle was taken to dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10725751, filed 2015-06, 47,000 miles“UNKNOWN...THE VEHICLE VEARED OFF ROAD AN INTO ON COMING TRAFFIC. Did not seam like steering was working properly. The final out come there were 2 deceased operators. In 2 different vehicles. I'm not sure if the recalls were ever repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #11538233, filed 2023-08Related recalls
- 12V112000Mar 22, 2012General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2012 chevrolet express and suburban vehicles, and gmc savana and yukon xl heavy duty vehicles. The…Covers: Chevrolet Express 2012, Suburban 2012, GMC Savana 2012 +1 more
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- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 8% |
| 2018 | 1 | 9% |
| 2017 | 1 | 5% |
| 2014 | 1 | 7% |
| 2012 | 2 | 15% |
| 2011 | 1 | 8% |
| 2006 | 1 | 8% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 10% |
| 2003 | 3 | 5% |
| 2002 | 4 | 7% |
| 2001 | 4 | 9% |
| 2000 | 5 | 6% |
| 1999 | 5 | 7% |
| 1997 | 1 | 3% |
| 1996 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2012 Chevrolet Express
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Chevrolet Express
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology