Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and stopping at a stop light, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the accelerator pedal became stuck, and the engine unexpectedly revved to 5,000 RPM. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal failed to release. The brake pedal was depressed several times within 15 seconds, and the engine stopped revving. No warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 146,250.
Oil consumption on 2011 to 2014 Chevy Silverado engine related issues on the 5.3 liter v8 flex fuel engine. Vehicle produced a service engine soon light on 9/27/2022 so I took it to the local Chevy dealer mechanic. They inspect it and determine that it was a misfire in cylinder 7. They went to run it through my warranty that I purchased when I baught the vehicle 2 years ago. They advised that it would not be covered so to it being an oil consumption issue. They advised that to fix the issue permanently it would cost $3,600 to fix. Being that this is a known issue GM should be issuing a recall to correct this. I only have 60000 miles on the vehicle and the engine is basically junk without the fix. …
While driving the motor completely cut off. Yes, the vehicle can be inspected. The vehicle just shut down without warning, causing the vehicle to rapidly slow down with no warning to other motorists behind me. Yes, a dealer has confirmed the problem and could not definitively determine what the problem is. they said it could be: A shielded wire, service dept. said its not available from GM and would have to purchase the entire wiring harness and install to see if it fixed the issue. They said it could be a bad power inverter, again had to install to see if it fixed the issue. Finally said it could be a bad transmission(??) The only people who has attempted to diagnose is at the GM dealer service department. Their was no warning that the vehicle was about to turn completely off prior to it doing so.
Engine power reduced warning keeps coming on. As well as stabilitrak and traction control turns off. Code p2138 pops up. I've spent over $1,000 trying to get this fixed because it is unsafe to drive it like that. It will be fixed for 1 or 2 weeks and then it's time to take it to the shop again. So many people have this issue.
I entered the intersection after stopping at the stop sign. I was halfway through the divided intersection that had a road closed sign for the exit side of the intersection and a do not enter sign for the entrance side. The median was over grown with vegetation so that visibility was poor. I started across the intersection and about half way through a car entering at fast rate of speed hit the front of my truck knocking to the left. The airbag deployed and I was thrown to the right and the engine went to full speed. The truck hit a palm tree.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of engine power and the service traction control, stabilitrak, and engine power reduced warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to freeland Chevrolet (located at 5333 hickory hollow pkwy, antioch, tn) where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed a new battery. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was returned to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the accelerator pedal position sensor was defective and needed to be replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power train control module was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 35,056. Consumer stated power train control module was defective.
My truck has been having issue after issue with sensors going bad and check enginge light always coming on. Now I have a transmission issue with a solenoid going bad. The transmission has had the "clunk" as people discribe it since I purchased it. Nothing was wrong with it so I was told and that was normal. There are so many complaints on this year and make Silverado its pretty sad that nothing has been done. Now my truck sits and still paying the note because of this transmission issue that a ton of people have reported. How many thigs do I have to change before the check engine light stops coming on. Please help all of us who own a Chevy and have GM make this right.
Oil consumption issue with 5.3 l v8 engine. Uses 4 qts of oil between 5000 mile oil change. Started at 95352 miles when warning light came on saying oil pressure was extremely low. Found out truck only had 2 qts of oil left in it. Oil life reading was still at 7%. Then engine started fouling cylinder one spark plug noticed by engine code and sluggish driving. Dealer replaced, fouled again. Dealer replaced left valve cover to fix, fouled plug again. Dealer suggested piston ring job. Not done due to cost. Now has fouled plug two more times and is still using 4 qts oil between 5000 mile oil changes. Only 119816 miles currenly.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil. The oil indicator warning light was illuminated. The contact checked the oil dipstick and notice no indication of oil on the dipstick. The vehicle was taken to burns Chevrolet (2515 cherry rd, rock hill, sc 29732, [phone]) where an oil consumption test was provided and diagnosed that the engine needed to be rebuilt. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle idled roughly and stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (punente hills Chevrolet located at 17300 e gale ave city of industry, ca 91748 [phone]) where it was diagnosed that the valve cover needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 52,099.
Engine complaints in other Silverado 1500 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are engine problems on the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
NHTSA has 25 complaints about the engine & cooling of the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 12% of the model year's 216 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine problems?
No. NHTSA lists no engine & cooling recall for the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, though it has 2 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 93,000 miles, and 11% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 2 injuries to engine & cooling problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.