2012 Chevrolet Silverado Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,923miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado, 3% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,923 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“I had driven back home from tahoe around 6:00pm and the vehicle was parked for 2 hours when we attempted to open the slide on the 5th wheel. I found the slide on the trailer would not open due to a lack of power on the 5th wheel. At this time the pigtail was still connected to the truck. I disconnected the pigtail from the truck and plugged the trailer into a 50 amp plug and the slide opened normally. I thought it was strange that the battery had discharged after such a short time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10762717, filed 2015-09, 79,746 miles“Rear head rests do not have a locking mechanism to keep them locked in place when raised. This allows the rear head rests to fall to the lowest position with very little force. General motors has stated that this is normal and within specifications. Owners are advised to inspect the rear head rests to determine for themselves whether this poses an acceptable risk to their passengers. Adults riding in the rear seat should be advised of this condition.”
NHTSA complaint #10505333, filed 2013-04, 100 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10112010Jan 21, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that after installing the GM Accessory Heated Seat Kit, one or more of the…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 5 | 7% |
| 2014 | 7 | 6% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 1% |
| 2003 | 6 | 1% |
| 2002 | 7 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 0% |
| 2000 | 12 | 1% |
| 1999 | 48 | 3% |
| 1998 | 13 | 5% |
| 1997 | 13 | 5% |
| 1996 | 15 | 8% |
| 1995 | 34 | 13% |
| 1994 | 23 | 11% |
| 1993 | 25 | 36% |
| 1992 | 4 | 10% |
| 1991 | 1 | 6% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
15 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 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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