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2012 Chevrolet Silverado K15 4WD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 17 MPG.
The Chevrolet Silverado is a range of trucks manufactured by General Motors under the Chevrolet brand. Introduced for the 1999 model year, the Silverado is the successor to the long-running Chevrolet C/K model line.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Gasoline or E85 | 15 | 21 | 17 | 523 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Gasoline or E85 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 635 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 16 | 555 |
| 4.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Gasoline or E85 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 592 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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 the fuel gauge to indicate an inaccurate reading.
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, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to get stuck in the "Start" position.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
91 complaints filed by owners for this model year (13 involving a crash, 7 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado K15 4WD?
EPA figures for the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado K15 4WD reach 17 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado K15 4WD?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado K15 4WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado K15 4WD?
Owners have filed 91 complaints with NHTSA for the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado K15 4WD, most often about: Air Bags, Structure, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.