2012 Chevrolet Silverado Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 7%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado, 7% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,000 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.
“Safety concern- potential trailering accident!!! It appears that Chevrolet/GM has changed the wiring in their vehicles so that electric trailer brake controllers no longer illuminate the trailer brake lights when the electric brake controller is operated independently from the vehicle brakes. All brake lights work fine when the foot brake is applied but no brake lights illuminate when the controller overide is applied to operate the trailer brakes independently. There are times when trailering that one only wishes to use the trailer brakes to settle down swaying or on long down hill grades. …”
NHTSA complaint #10452358, filed 2012-03Related service bulletins
- 10113662May 27, 2015This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) and the usage of E85 fuel in GM vehicles.
- 10112155Aug 7, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have an intermittent "Check Trailer…
- 10112427Oct 24, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customer's wanting to add the factory Integrated Trailer Brake Controller Regular…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 11 | 9% |
| 2016 | 1 | 20% |
| 2015 | 8 | 11% |
| 2014 | 7 | 6% |
| 2013 | 7 | 11% |
| 2012 | 5 | 7% |
| 2011 | 12 | 16% |
| 2010 | 12 | 19% |
| 2009 | 8 | 11% |
| 2008 | 8 | 5% |
| 2007 | 5 | 3% |
| 2006 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 12 | 2% |
| 2003 | 16 | 2% |
| 2002 | 7 | 1% |
| 2001 | 6 | 1% |
| 2000 | 20 | 2% |
| 1999 | 21 | 1% |
| 1998 | 4 | 1% |
| 1997 | 5 | 2% |
| 1996 | 6 | 3% |
| 1995 | 3 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
| 1993 | 3 | 4% |
| 1992 | 2 | 5% |
| 1991 | 3 | 18% |
| 1990 | 3 | 12% |
| 1988 | 3 | 20% |
| 1984 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
15 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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