2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

2 recalls, 91 complaints - 467 TSBs

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Defect Description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra LD, Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, m... Read more

Consequence

If stuck in the "Start" position, the ignition may suddenly snap back into the "Accessory" position, causing a loss of engine, steering, and braking power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. If the vehicle is in a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ignition lock housing, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for th... Read more

84,192 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Defect Description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD vehicles, equipped with 6.6L diesel engines and dual fuel tanks. In the affected vehicles, the transfer pump which moves fuel from the rear tank to the front tank could malfunction and cause t... Read more

Consequence

If the fuel gauge indicates an inaccurate reading it may result in the vehicle unexpectedly stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

General Motors will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel transfer pump, as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. G... Read more

9,733 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

Complaint Statistics

91 total complaints 12 crashes 7 fires 11 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
AIR BAGS	15
POWER TRAIN	11
STRUCTURE:BODY	10
SERVICE BRAKES	8
ENGINE	7
TIRES	5
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	4
SUSPENSION	4
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	4

Incident date: Apr 17, 2023

In 2021, Its been told my starter is beginning to fail. Takes multiple attempts to start car. Does not happen every start up, and seem to not happen when taken in for diagnosis. Mechanic says until it does it everyday don't worry about. Its becoming more frequent, and now the car runs loud and hard.... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2021

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V054000(AIR BAGS); however, the parts for the repair were unavailable. The dealer had been notified about the recall; however, the contact was informed that the parts were not yet available.... Read more

Incident date: Jun 24, 2021

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle the air bag warning indicator light illuminated The contact called OnStar who completed diagnostic testing. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufac... Read more

Incident date: Mar 5, 2016

DASH CRACKED AT CORNER DASH ABOVE LEFT SIDE OF PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG ONLY 35K ON VEHICLE 3.5 YEARS OLD WITH USE OF SUNSHADE HALF THE TIME

Incident date: Apr 17, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DASHBOARD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE.... Read more

Incident date: Feb 15, 2016

"TAKATA RECALL", I HAVE A CRACK IN MY DASH THAT IS LOCATED RIGHT NEXT TO PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE MY DASH WILL CONTINUE TO CRACK THAT WILL CAUSE MY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG TO FAIL WHEN IT WILL BE NEEDED TO PROTECT PASSENGERS THAT RIDE IN MY VEHICLE. I HAVE DONE A LOT OF R... Read more

Incident date: Feb 11, 2016

AT 34,162 MILES THE STEERING GEAR WAS BINDING, CREATING A SAFETY PROBLEM. A STEERING GEAR SHOULD LAST LONGER THAN 34,162 MILES.

Incident date: Mar 13, 2016

FRONT SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR WENT BAD

Incident date: Mar 1, 2013

MY 2012 SILVERADO LS HAS 22,000 MILES. IT IS A SHAME BECAUSE IT IS A BEAUTIFUL TRUCK, BUT THE FRAME LOOKS TERRIBLE. IT IS NOT A LITTLE RUST HERE AND THERE. THE RUST IS LITERALLY ALL OVER THE FRAME. THERE IS MORE OF THE FRAME WITH RUST THAN WITHOUT. THE FRAME IS VERY EASY TO SEE. UNFORTUNATELY FOR G... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2013

Incident date: Dec 1, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE DROVE OVER ROUGH PATCHES IN ROAD, THE SERVICE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR NEEDED TO BE CLEAN OFF AND REINSTALLED. TH... Read more

Incident date: Feb 2, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE AIR BAG IMPACT SENSOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED... Read more

Incident date: May 19, 2014

DASH IS CRACKED AROUND THE AIR BAG AREA CONCERNED THIS MIGHT AFFECT THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. EVEN THOUGH GM STATES IT WILL NOT AFFECT IT, THE CRACK IS IN A CORNER OF THE DEPLOYMENT ZONE. THE DASH IS ALSO CRACKED IN A AREA ABOVE THE GAUGES. EVERYONE I KNOW THAT HAS THIS MAKE AND MODEL HAS THE SAME PRO... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2015

THERE'S CRACKS SURROUNDING MY PASSENGER AIRBAG IN MY 2012 SILVERADO. THESE CRACKS ARE NOT ONLY A MANUFACTURER DEFECT IN DESIGN BUT ARE ALSO A SAFETY CONCERN REGARDING THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. RESEARCH HAS SHOWN THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT MANY OTHERS ARE HAVING TOO WITH THIS MODEL TRUCK/SUV.

Incident date: Nov 1, 2015

THE DASH IS CRACKED BY THE AIR BAG HOUSING THE DOOR HANDLES ARE DISCOLORED AND THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS ALSO DISCOLORED.

Incident date: Nov 1, 2015

THE DASH IS CRACKED BY THE AIR BAG HOUSING THE DOOR HANDLES ARE DISCOLORED AND THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS ALSO DISCOLORED.

Incident date: Jan 21, 2016

DOOR HANDLE COMES OFF ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR, MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN THE DOORS OF THE VEHICLE

Incident date: Aug 24, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD IN THE VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY CRACKED ON THE DRIVER SIDE FROM THE BASE OF THE WINDSHIELD ALL THE WAY TO THE TOP OF THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD HAD A CRACK FROM T... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2015

CRACKS IN THE DASH AT THE AIRBAG MAY BECOME PROJECTILES.

Incident date: May 1, 2015

CRACKS IN THE DASH AT THE AIRBAG MAY BECOME PROJECTILES.

Incident date: Nov 25, 2015

COOPER ZEON LTZ 275/60R20 M + S DOT # UTW0 CN9 TIRES DEVELOPED CRACKS WHERE TREAD MEETS SIDEWALL AND LEAKS AIR TIRE IS NOT LISTED IN THE AVAILABLE NAMES SECTION ON THIS WEBSITE

Incident date: Aug 14, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS COVERED WITH RUST. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPAINTED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MI... Read more

Incident date: Sep 30, 2015

RECENTLY I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT THAT WAS A DIRECT IMPACT. AT THE TIME OF THIS ACCIDENT THE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK NOR DID THE AIR BAGS DEPLOY. THE SPEED FROM THIS ACCIDENT WAS BETWEEN 50-55 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. AT THE RATE OF SPEED I WAS GOING BEFORE THE ACCIDENT AND THE FACT THAT I HAD TO S... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Sep 30, 2015

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Oct 18, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE GEAR SHIFTED INDEPENDENTLY AND VARIOUS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE TRANSMISSION FAILING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT... Read more

Incident date: Aug 15, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED DUE TO THE FORCE OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT AND REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. NO POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE AN INVESTIGATION WAS O... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Jul 22, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO TWO, TWO-TON ROCKS. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A PASSENGER SUFF... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Nov 1, 2013

TL* 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.... Read more

Incident date: Nov 1, 2013

Incident date: Oct 6, 2014

HERE IS A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE ISSUES INVOLVING THE 1012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO LT TEXAS EDITION AFTER THE PURCHASE DATE OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2012. FIRST, I NOTICED THAT IT HAS INCREASINGLY BECOME MORE DIFFICULT TO OPEN THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW FROM THE DRIVER SIDE MASTER CONTROL UNIT AROUND 2014. NOW, ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 6, 2014

Incident date: Aug 28, 2015

TRUCK WAS PARKED WHEN I GOT BACK INTO IT THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED

Incident date: Aug 28, 2015

TRUCK WAS PARKED WHEN I GOT BACK INTO IT THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED

Incident date: Aug 20, 2015

WAS DRIVING AND HEARD LOUD POP. PULLED OVER AND INSPECTED DASH AND FOUND CRACK AROUND AIRBAG AREA PASSENGER SIDE OF TRUCK.

Incident date: Aug 31, 2015

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 DISCO... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Aug 31, 2015

Fire

Incident date: Aug 31, 2015

Fire

Incident date: Aug 22, 2015

I WAS PULLED OVER TWICE WITH IN 30 MINS FOR HAVING A MY RIGHT PASSENGER HEADLIGHT OUT. I'VE REPLACED THE HEADLIGHT, CHECKED FUSES, RELAY AND TESTED THE SOCKET POWER AND ALL WERE FINE

Incident date: Jul 2, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EQUIPPED WITH FEDERAL COURAGIA A/T MUD TRAIN TIRES, SIZE: ST 516-333/12.50 R20LP (NA). WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE BAND OF THE TIRE SEPARATED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE UNCONTROLLABLY AS THE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN T... Read more

Incident date: May 9, 2015

WORKING IN THE YARD, I NOTICED OUT OF THE CORNER OF MY EYE THAT THERE APPEARED TO BE MOISTURE IN MY PASSENGER SIDE TAILLIGHT. AN INSPECTION OF THE TAILLIGHT SHOWED MULTIPLE FRACTURES IN THE HOUSING ACROSS THE REAR PORTION. THESE FRACTURES ALLOW WATER TO ENTER THE UNIT. A FRACTURE ROUGHLY A QUARTER... Read more

Incident date: Mar 18, 2015

THERE ARE MULTIPLE CRACKS SURROUNDING MY PASSENGER AIRBAG IN MY 2012 SILVERADO. I BELIEVE THESE CRACKS ARE NOT ONLY A MANUFACTURER DEFECT IN DESIGN BUT ARE ALSO A SAFETY CONCERN REGARDING THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. RESEARCH HAS SHOWN THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT MANY OTHERS ARE HAVING TOO WITH THIS MODEL TRUC... Read more

Incident date: Nov 3, 2014

TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 37 MPH, ALL FOUR SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS INDEPENDENTLY DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION KEY WAS CYCLED OVER 5,000 TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. TH... Read more

Incident date: Jan 15, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,597. UPDATED 3/31/15*CN ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 14, 2014

THIS INVOLVES AN OEM TIRE ON A 2012 CHEVROLET PICK UP TRUCK, SILVERADO 1500. I'M A RETIRED AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEER. TIRE IS MADE BY GENERAL TIRE, SIZE P245/75R/17, DOT P583 BN1. I AM ORIGINAL OWNER AND ONLY DRIVER. THIS TIRE HAS NEVER RUN OVER ANYTHING BUT ROADWAY SURFACE. I WAS TRAVELING ON THE FR... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Oct 14, 2014

Fire

Incident date: Dec 17, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY A FIRE DEPARTMENT. A POLICE/FIRE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD AND THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Dec 3, 2014

DRIVING 2012 CHEVY SILVERADO AT 40 MPH WHEN MY RIGHT REAR GOODYEAR WRANGLE AT/S 265/70/17 DOT#4BT6. SIDEWALL BLEW OUT. *JS

Incident date: Oct 9, 2014

WATER COMES IN AROUND BACK WINDOW FROM THIRD BRAKE LIGHT OVER IT. THE DEALER SERVICE DEPT . SAID IT HAPPENS A LOT ,IT COMES FROM FACTORY THAT WAY, WITH NO GASKET AROUND IT. HE SAID ONLY WAY IT FIX IT WAS LET THEM REPLACE IT WAS A FEW HUNDRED DOLLARS TO FIX IT. IT COMES FROM THE FACTORY WITH THIS D... Read more

Incident date: Sep 4, 2014

FRONT WINDOW SAFETY ADHESION FROM FACTORY INSTALL BAD ON ALL BLACK TRUCKS.BODYS AND AIR BAGS HAVE NO RESISTANCE THROUGH FRONT WINDOW(REPLACED MINE AND FOUND OUT MAJOR FLAW).ALL ADHESION CONNECTIONS NOT STICKING.NO RESISTANCE FROM WINDOW IN FACTORY INSTALLS///ALL.FIXING TO TWEET THIS INFO. *TR

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

467 manufacturer communications from 278 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL	37
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	31
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	26
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	25
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	24
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	22
100000 POWER TRAIN	13
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM	12

190000 TIRES

This informational bulletin provides information on the temporary tire flat spotting condition.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This informational bulletin provides warranty policy information on revised wiring repair labor operations and required additional information.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This informational bulletin provides warranty policy information on revised wiring repair labor operations and required additional information.

114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

This informational bulletin provides warranty policy information on revised wiring repair labor operations and required additional information.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This informational bulletin provides warranty policy information on revised wiring repair labor operations and required additional information.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This informational bulletin provides warranty policy information on revised wiring repair labor operations and required additional information.

022140 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to lube the rear leaf springs on vehicles with the condition of a squeak noise originating from the rear of the vehicle.

071000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

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

031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on at low mileage. Technician may find Diagnostic

100000 POWER TRAIN

063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

120000 LIGHTING (PWS)

THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON EXTERIOR LIGHTING COMPONENTS THAT HAVE BEEN TINTED OR SMOKED BY AN OUTSIDE VENDOR AND GENERAL MOTORS POSITION ON ALTERING THESE COMPONENTS.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THAT THE PART RESTRICTION FOR THE ACCESSORY DC POWER CONTROL MODULE AND THE SEAL KIT HAS ENDED.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THAT THE PART RESTRICTION FOR THE ACCESSORY DC POWER CONTROL MODULE AND THE SEAL KIT HAS ENDED.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with a list of modules to check for communication with the scan tool, if the navigation radio does not display the current Hybrid mode. Dealer will use a scan tool to check

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This Preliminary Information communication provides steps the technician will uses to diagnose and repair vehicles that have low oil pressure after an oil change with the engine Regular Production Option Code L20, L77, L94, L96, L99, L9H, L

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with the additional steps that are needed to help perform a successful brake bleed on the 2-Mode Hybrid with Regular Production Option Code HP2. With a battery maintainer in

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE A COLD ENGINE TICK NOISE FOR 50 SECONDS AT START UP. TECHNICIAN DETERMINES IF THE TICK NOISE IS POSSIBLY COMING FROM THE EXHAUST

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ON VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE AN INTERMITTENT HIGH IDLE. IF A TECHNICIAN HAS DUPLICATED, OR THE CUSTOMER DESCRIPTION ALIGNS WITH THE SPEEDS MENTIONED IN THE IDLE

350000 EQUIPMENT

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM) (GMNA Only)

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM) (GMNA Only)

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to reset the transmission adapts and test drive in additon to a transmission control module reprogram to correct a harsh or tie up feeling from 6-4 downshift

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

This 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 condition of service stabilitak message displayed in DIC and DTC

010000 STEERING

015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

This 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, gear or high pressure hose during extreme low temperature condi

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This informational bulletin provides information on close coupled converters and there affect on newly installed engines or engines during there break in period.

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

This informational bulletin provides information on removing paint stains on the under side of protective shipping film

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Some customers may comment that the vehicle has reduced acceleration at low speed and/or transmission is slipping from a launch. Technicians may find DTC P0751 set or stored in history. This condition may be caused by the Clutch Select S

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This warranty administration bulletin provides dealership personnel with policy and procedure requirements for essential tools that include consumable parts (U.S. Only).

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This informational bulletin provides information on the proper use of GM floor mats.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This informational bulletin provides information to technicians regarding intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.

151400 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

This informational bulletin provides information to advise dealers about seat belt buckles not operating and/or seat belt warning light illumination, as well as difficulty latching and unlatching the buckle or the buckle release button stic

150000 SEAT BELTS

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

GM: GAUGE FLUCTUATION, VARIOUS DTCS, AND THE WIRING HARNESS MAY BE CHAFING/RUBBING ON A/C LINE. *JS UPDATED 5/22/12. *JS UPDATED 2/5/16. *PE

062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

GM: GAUGE FLUCTUATION, VARIOUS DTCS, AND THE WIRING HARNESS MAY BE CHAFING/RUBBING ON A/C LINE. *JS UPDATED 5/22/12. *JS UPDATED 2/5/16. *PE

091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

GM: GAUGE FLUCTUATION, VARIOUS DTCS, AND THE WIRING HARNESS MAY BE CHAFING/RUBBING ON A/C LINE. *JS UPDATED 5/22/12. *JS UPDATED 2/5/16. *PE

061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

GMC/CHEVROLET: TO ASSIST ENGINEERING PRODUCT FEEDBACK, PARTS FOR DURAMAX DIESEL ENGINE, HAS BEEN PLACED ON RESTRICTIONS, BY PRODUCT QUALITY CENTER (PQC). MODEL 2010-16 DURAMAX. *PE

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC: ON SOME VEHICLES AND/OR TRUCKS, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WILL ILLUMINATE, AFTER AN OIL CHANGE, INDICATING LOW OIL PRESSURE AND/OR SES LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE. MODEL 2007-13 CANYON, SIERRA, SAVANA, YUKON, CTS-V, ESCALADE, AV

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of an engine power reduced message on the driver information center after performing the Canada Onstar? 4G upgrade. If the concern is present park the vehicle

100000 POWER TRAIN

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This technical bulletin provides repair information for repairing the IP to body harness connector to correct a customer concern for intermittent Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated with Reduced Engine Power displayed and DTC P21

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on when and how to submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only).

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with Global Warranty Management (GWM), Warranty Parts Center (WPC), and Parts Return Program information.

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar? cellular communication upgrade.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

CHEVROLET/GMC: WHEN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE REACHES 103F OR GREATER AND ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THERE IS A LACK OF POWER FROM ENGINE. MODEL 2010-14 AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE, SIERRA, YUKON. *PE

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

GMC/CHEVROLET: TSB CONTAINS AN OWNER'S NOTIFICATION LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. WHEN SHIFTING FROM FIRST GEAR TO SECOND GEAR, HARSH SHIFTING IS EXPERIENCE AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WILL ILLUMINATE. MODEL 201

090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) and the usage of E85 fuel in GM vehicles.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This informational bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered seepage.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This informational bulletin provides information to technicians regarding intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar? cellular communication upgrade.

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar? cellular communication upgrade.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar? cellular communication upgrade.

022520 SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

CHEVROLET/GMC: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON SOME 2011-2012 TRUCKS, A GRINDING NOISE AND VIBRATION WOULD BE NOTICEABLE DUE TO THE REAR AXLE RIGHT HAND SIDE BEARING ADJUSTER CLIP AND BOLT MAY COME LOOSE INSIDE OF REAR

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This informational bulletin adds the 2014 and 2015 model years to information of a language change for OnStar System (U.S. and Canada only).

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

The intent of this technical bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This informational bulletin provides information on the Product Quality Center (PQC) assembly replacement process for Service Agents not required to contact PQC prior to assembly replacement.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This informational bulletin provides technicians with a brake lathe calibration procedure.

114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

This informational bulletin communicates GM wiring repair strategy information.

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

This preliminary informational bulletin provides technicians with diagnostic tips for a customer concern of odor emanating from HVAC system.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This warranty administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies and the warranty claims submission procedures that support Labor Operation 0600014 - Suspected Tampering or Vehicle Modifications.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This warranty administration bulletin communicates GM required operating procedures (U.S. only) for service operations.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel information on unscheduled supplemental services (including flushing services and additives) and proper use of GM simplified maintenance schedules (Canada only).

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This informational bulletin provides technicians with diagnostic tips for preventing oil leaks after changing oil and filter.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This informational bulletin provides information on the PQC assembly replacement process - for dealers required to contact PQC prior to replacing an assembly (U.S. and Canada only).

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar? cellular communication upgrade.

073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

This informational bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors.

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Due to the

022140 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY

This technical bulletin provides repair information for the re-torque of leaf spring bolts to correct a customer concern for a clunking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.

021240 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY

This technical bulletin provides repair information for the re-torque of leaf spring bolts to correct a customer concern for a clunking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.

020000 SUSPENSION

This technical bulletin provides repair information for the re-torque of leaf spring bolts to correct a customer concern for a clunking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

022140 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY

This technical bulletin provides repair information for the re-torque of leaf spring bolts to correct a customer concern for a clunking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.

021240 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY

This technical bulletin provides repair information for the re-torque of leaf spring bolts to correct a customer concern for a clunking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.

020000 SUSPENSION

This technical bulletin provides repair information for the re-torque of leaf spring bolts to correct a customer concern for a clunking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This warranty administration bulletin provides information to clarify proper transaction administration of GM Dealer Empowerment Program and Goodwill Cases.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This preliminary informational bulletin adds the 2015 model year to repair information on correcting a customer concern of poor, limited, reduced Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) or Remote Vehicle Start (RVS) range.

116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some vehicles may have a Service Engine Soon lamp, engine misfire on cylinder 1, 4, 6, or 7 and/or tick noise. Technician will follow service information

200000 WHEELS

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo

190000 TIRES

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone calls. Technician will need to determine what type of call the cu

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This information for Warranty administration - Changes the Service Policy and Procedures Section 1.6.2.11 and now is refered to Article 3.2.9 of the 1st addition manual for details of Technician Identification and Accounting of Labor Time

136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

This informational bulletin explains how to care for wiper blades.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This informational bulletin provides a quick guide to updating which model vehicle after replacing the IPC.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information of the JOB CARD, for a repair on vehicles and what is acceptable - customer authorization; Service manager approvals and transaction authorization; Details of concern, cause a

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure on how to cold crank test a battery in a vehicle.

116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure on how to cold crank test a battery in a vehicle.

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This informational bulletin provides information on Inappropriate Warranty Claims Submitted for Damaged Radios and IPCs

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This informational bulletin states that it no longer valid and refers to a new bulletin.

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET SILVERADO

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1999

TAILGATE CABLE BREAKAGE

DURING THE PE, ODIDISCOVERED THAT ONE OR BOTH OF THE TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES CAN BREAK DUE TO THE EFFECTS OF METAL FATIGUE AT THE POINT WHERE THE CABLE FLEXES WHEN THE LIFT GATE IS OPENED AND CLOSED. CONCURRENTLY, THE STRENGTH OF THE CABLE DEGRADES OVER TIME DUE TO CORROSION OF THE WIRE STRANDS IN T... Read more

RQ, Closed , Model Year: 1999

STEERING GEAR/GRAME ATTACHING BOLTS

THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE LOWER THAN SPECIFIED TORQUE ON THE THREE STEERING GEAR TO FRAME ATTACHMENT BOLTS.THESE BOLTS MAY LOOSEN CAUSING UNRESPONSIVE STEERING AND EVENTUALLY THE BOLTS MAY BACK OUT OR FRACTURE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL

CHEVROLET SILVERADO - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET SILVERADO across all model years (1999, 2016).

156 Total Recalls

10,964 Total Complaints

2 Investigations

865 Reported Crashes

164 Reported Fires

33 Reported Deaths

CHEVROLET SILVERADO - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2017	0	156	View
2016	2	8	View
2015	7	111	View
2014	14	195	View
2013	3	87	View
2012 (current)	2	91
2011	2	99	View
2010	1	91	View
2009	0	103	View
2008	2	221	View
2007	4	253	View
2006	10	223	View
2005	14	361	View
2004	15	723	View
2003	13	852	View
2002	15	853	View
2001	15	1,048	View
2000	20	1,614	View
1999	17	2,104	View
1998	0	335	View
1997	0	365	View
1996	0	230	View
1995	0	331	View
1994	0	235	View
1993	0	77	View
1992	0	51	View
1991	0	18	View
1990	0	37	View
1989	0	24	View
1988	0	18	View
1987	0	2	View
1985	0	3	View
1984	0	5	View
1982	0	2	View
1980	0	2	View

Other CHEVROLET Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
SUBURBAN	246	10,458	View
TAHOE	240	12,622	View
MALIBU	216	29,080	View
SILVERADO 1500	200	22,534	View
CORVETTE	187	6,308	View
CAMARO	179	4,298	View
SILVERADO 3500	152	1,409	View
EXPRESS	151	838	View

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2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET SILVERADO

CHEVROLET SILVERADO - All Years Overview

CHEVROLET SILVERADO - Year by Year

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