2012 Chevrolet Silverado Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado, 6% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,750 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.
“When you try to accelerate, the truck does not respond. The truck acceleration feels like their is a flat spot in the acceleration. This is very dangerous. Several of my family members have almost gotten in terrible t-bone accidents due to this malfunction. Brought the truck to the local dealership & the said they replaced the throttle position sensor & it is worse now.”
NHTSA complaint #10514174, filed 2013-05, 600 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to move. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10614951, filed 2014-07, 1,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently. The contact depressed the brake pedal and was able to stop the vehicle. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 2,500.”
NHTSA complaint #10479648, filed 2012-10, 2,500 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently. The contact depressed the brake pedal but the vehicle would not respond. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing three different times. The technicians were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and had an engineer further inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 6,900. Kmj”
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Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 9 | 7% |
| 2013 | 6 | 9% |
| 2012 | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 | 4 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 8 | 11% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 2% |
| 2004 | 23 | 4% |
| 2003 | 29 | 4% |
| 2002 | 22 | 3% |
| 2001 | 38 | 4% |
| 2000 | 83 | 6% |
| 1999 | 95 | 6% |
| 1998 | 7 | 3% |
| 1997 | 8 | 3% |
| 1996 | 5 | 3% |
| 1995 | 3 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 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 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 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