Rusted Frame and body
2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 body problems
35 complaints (16% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 50,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 35
- of this car's complaints
- 16%
- typical mileage
- 50,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Body28
- Interior panels: dashboard3
- Frame and members3
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 body problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the frame of the vehicle was significantly rusted, and the contact did not feel safe driving the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the frame was inspected. The dealer informed the contact that the frame needed to be replaced; however, the repair fee would supersede the value of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered monetary assistance towards the purchase of a new vehicle. The contact related the failure to TSB Number: 19-NA-255. The failure mileage was approximately 139,000.
I have been shopping for a truck for a little over a year now specifically a 2012 Chevy Silverado. To date everyone I found has frame and body rust but the frame rust is so bad that most aren’t safe to drive.
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while the vehicle was at the Walmart Tire Center for tire replacement, the contact was informed that the tires could not be replaced. The contact was informed that the front driver's side frame was corroded and had holes. The contact was advised to stop driving the vehicle. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact was advised to bring the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was offered a 1-10 percent discount on the purchase of another vehicle. The contact was advised to contact the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 181,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, her husband observed corrosion and holes in front of the gas tank and the frame of the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the ABS, traction control, and steering stabilizer warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, he became aware that the front and rear sub frame were extremely rusted. The contact also stated the shock tube had detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the front and rear sub frame needed to be replaced. The dealer was not contacted, and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.
2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup truck has very extensive frame damage for 115k miles which has caused it to be unsafe to drive and basically scrap. I am the 2nd owner of the truck. When I bought it at 70k miles it definitely had rust on the frame, but no major holes. It has now rusted through in multiple spots. Is there anything that I can do or am I pretty much out of luck?
The body and frame are rusted so bad they wouldn't inspect it unless the y would weld on the frame only has 73000 miles
The frame has rusted out and is unsafe to drive. Left tire is almost snapped and you can put your hand through the rust in frame. Has been inspected by 2 mechanics. I am the second owner and have babied this truck since the first day I got it in 2014. Additional defect is the tailgate wont state shut, must close 3-4 times for it to remain closed.
Frame and suspension components are complete rusted and rotting off of frame. I am afraid to drive the truck in fear of it falling apart on me while on the road.
Questions about the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 body
Does the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have body problems?
Owners have filed 35 complaints about the body of the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 16% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 body problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 50,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 body?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have the most body problems?
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 model years with the most body complaints are 2014 (90 complaints), 2013 (75 complaints) and 2011 (72 complaints).
Other 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems
Airbags 59Engine 25Electrical 21Driver assistance 10Transmission 10Brakes 9Suspension 9Fuel system 6Lights 5Steering 4Acceleration 3Seat belts 2Tires 2Visibility 2Seats 1Wheels 1
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