2012 Chevrolet Silverado Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,581miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado, 3% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,581 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.
“The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. While driving at a low speed and making a right turn, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on numerous occasions who diagnosed that the power steering pump and brake boost pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10778449, filed 2015-09, 1,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10112287Jan 25, 2016This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to apply dielectric grease and a piece of adhesive shim stock to the steering angle sensor connector to correct a…
- 10112278Jan 19, 2016This technical bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed the power steering system to correct a condition of power steering noise or fluid leak from power steering pump…
- 10112203Aug 28, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a steering wheel vibration. Some customers may be looking to add…
- 10112368Nov 25, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an instrument panel backlighting flashes, flickers or inoperative…
- 10112384Oct 2, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the installation of Cruise Control on a vehicle which did not come equipped with the…
- 10053864Sep 1, 2013Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/pontiac/ saturn: there is fluid leaking from power steering system, along a fluid leak in front of vehicle underneath and should be inspected…
- 10043887May 1, 2013Gm: the service stabilitrak message being displayed in dic. The stabilitrak indicator light may also be on. *js updated on 7/9/2013.
- 10043850Feb 1, 2013Gmc: hydraulic power steering leak at hose connection to steering rack. All potential leaks should be completely cleaned and indentified before attempting to repair or replace…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 8 | 6% |
| 2016 | 1 | 20% |
| 2015 | 13 | 17% |
| 2014 | 19 | 15% |
| 2013 | 8 | 13% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 | 3 | 4% |
| 2010 | 6 | 10% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 9 | 5% |
| 2006 | 9 | 5% |
| 2005 | 24 | 8% |
| 2004 | 44 | 7% |
| 2003 | 80 | 12% |
| 2002 | 39 | 5% |
| 2001 | 37 | 4% |
| 2000 | 73 | 6% |
| 1999 | 69 | 4% |
| 1998 | 21 | 8% |
| 1997 | 59 | 22% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 5% |
| 1991 | 1 | 6% |
| 1990 | 2 | 8% |
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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