Model year guide

2012 Chevrolet silverado 1500 hybrid

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Chevrolet silverado 1500 hybrid is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2012 Chevrolet silverado 1500 hybrid at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Owner complaints278
Overall safety4 / 5 ★

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2012 Chevrolet silverado 1500 hybrid recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2012 Chevrolet silverado 1500 hybrid.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2012 Chevrolet silverado 1500 hybrid common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 278 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

2012 Chevrolet silverado 1500 hybrid safety ratings

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Frontal — driver★★★★★
Frontal — passenger★★★★★
Side — front seat★★★★★
Side — rear seat★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★

Rollover risk: 18.5% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid PU/CC 4WD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

Dimensions & weight

Length
224.4 in
Width
79.9 in
Height
74.0 in
Wheelbase
143.7 in
Curb weight
5,642–5,882 lb
Front track
68.5 in
Rear track
67.3 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2012 Chevrolet silverado 1500 hybrid — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 1093

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 1093.

This 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 communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic

Bulletin PIT5161L · Jul 2025

This PI Communications information on an alternative product dealers can use to perform 19-NA-255: Wax Coating on Frame Peeling, Metal Shows Corrosion/Rusting due to issue with getting product from current supplier listed in the bulletin.

Bulletin PIT6400 · Jun 2025

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

Bulletin PIP4902S · Jun 2025

This service bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed power steering system to correct a power steering noise or fluid leak concern that is caused during extremely low temperatures.

Bulletin 13-02-32-001H · Steering · Apr 2025

This service bulletin provides technicians with information on available BCM calibrations to restore bulb outage detection on vehicles produced by a second stage manufacturer (Upfitter), and/or turn signals flash fast after factory box removed.

Bulletin 07-08-42-006T · Exterior Lighting · Mar 2025

This service bulletin provides a procedure on how to clean and resurface aluminum wheel bead seats for vehicles that have the condition of Tire Slowly Goes Flat, Tire Air Loss, Low Tire Pressure Warning Light Illuminated, Aluminum Wheel Bead Seat Corrosion.

Bulletin 08-03-10-006I · Wheels · Mar 2025

This service bulletin provides information to diagnose batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or cold weather climates and testing those batteries.

Bulletin 15-06-03-001F · Electrical System · Mar 2025

This service bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting (U.S. and Canada Only).

Bulletin 19-NA-255 · Structure · Mar 2025

This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to oil in system.

Bulletin 25-NA-052 · Engine · Mar 2025

This 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.

Bulletin 21-NA-043 · Electrical System, Wheels, Service Brakes · Jan 2025

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the SILVERADO 1500 HYBRID RWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

2012 Chevrolet silverado 1500 hybrid trims & engines on record

Trims
Hybrid
Engines
6.0L 8-cyl

2012 Chevrolet silverado 1500 hybrid vehicles on record

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2012 Chevrolet silverado 1500 hybrid — frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Chevrolet silverado 1500 hybrid have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2012 Chevrolet silverado 1500 hybrid. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Chevrolet silverado 1500 hybrid?

Across all 278 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, structure, engine.

What is the 2012 Chevrolet silverado 1500 hybrid safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2012 Chevrolet silverado 1500 hybrid an overall crash-test rating of 4 out of 5 stars (frontal 4★, side 5★, rollover 4★).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.