2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 electrical system problems
The 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 31 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 11% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
31
Electrical System complaints
11%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“DRIVER'S SIDE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT GOES OUT. THE LIGHTBULB IS IN GOOD ORDER. THE PIGTAIL SHOWS SIGNS OF EXCESSIVE HEAT/SMALL FIRE, PLASTIC MELTING, CARBON IN THE METAL CONTACT ON THE LIGHTBULB AND SOCKET. THE PIGTAIL WAS REPLACED AND LASTED APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH TO SHOW THE SAME ISSUES. I AM AFRAID…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?
NHTSA has 31 complaints about the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 electrical system — 11% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.