2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 19%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 117,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the fuel system of the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 19% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 117,000 miles.
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.
“In 2017 my bosch cp4 fuel pumped failed, mark christopher replaced due to recall. While driving 70 MPH on the freeway on september 1, 2020 my truck completely shut down, had a complete loss of power, and power steering was lost. Had to make my way to side of freeway and call for a tow. This was the second failure of the bosch cp4 fuel pump, which was installed three years prior. Mark christopher Chevrolet and GM will not replace under recall. Knowing that this is recalled product they are fusing to replace it.”
NHTSA complaint #11354771, filed 2020-09, 218,000 miles“I was driving down a highway road when my vehicle abruptly lost power, I received a warning from my dashboard saying fuel filter needs replacing and subsequently lost engine power which resulted in no power steering and no brakes. I was able to keep the vehicle under control and got it to the side of the road before it became dead. After getting the vehicle towed to a garage it was determined that the cp4 fuel injection pump had failed resulting in fuel being starved from the engine and the result was the engine shutting off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10873931, filed 2016-06, 117,000 miles“Bosch cp4.2 fuel pump malfunctioned and contaminated the entire fuel and injection system with metal shavings. The truck engine stopped while traveling at 50 MPH on a city street and left me with no power steering. The entire fuel system needs to now be replaced and not covered by the manufacturer. Repair bill of over $7,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11012551, filed 2017-08, 128,000 miles“Vehicle would not start. When they put it on scope they found that the fuel rail pressure was to low. They found metal shavings throughout the fuel system as if a part was coming apart from the inside. They had to replace entire fuel system from pump to injectors plus all the lines and injection pump. This vehicle is 2 years old.”
NHTSA complaint #10619113, filed 2014-08, 120,642 miles“Was driving the truck doing 65 on the highway and the cp4 ruined the whole fuel system. That includes the fuel rails injectors and pump! Ended up costing me around $8,000 I believe!”
NHTSA complaint #11559138, filed 2023-12Related service bulletins
- 11007095Aug 7, 2024This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 11004727Jun 29, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 10250505Feb 7, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 10249971Jan 10, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a bump feel or clunk noise at a stop or on launch. Dealer should…
- 10241417Aug 1, 2023This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10234144Mar 20, 2023This informational bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 10234139Mar 20, 2023This service bulletin provides information on availability of Diesel Fuel additives.
- 10231632Jan 9, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a bump feel or clunk noise at a stop or on launch. Dealer should…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2025 | 2 | 6% |
| 2024 | 9 | 6% |
| 2023 | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 9 | 10% |
| 2020 | 11 | 10% |
| 2019 | 11 | 15% |
| 2018 | 9 | 17% |
| 2017 | 3 | 6% |
| 2016 | 13 | 11% |
| 2015 | 19 | 11% |
| 2014 | 8 | 20% |
| 2013 | 10 | 20% |
| 2012 | 10 | 19% |
| 2011 | 12 | 12% |
| 2010 | 2 | 10% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 7 | 4% |
| 2007 | 10 | 5% |
| 2006 | 6 | 3% |
| 2005 | 24 | 9% |
| 2004 | 26 | 7% |
| 2003 | 29 | 6% |
| 2002 | 30 | 9% |
| 2001 | 23 | 6% |
| 2000 | 7 | 5% |
| 1999 | 8 | 10% |
| 1998 | 8 | 11% |
| 1997 | 6 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
11 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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