2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine problems

Filed Apr 22, 2026 · Acceleration, Engine · 146,250 miles · TX

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.

Filed Mar 29, 2025 · Engine · ID

I have a severe engine stall at slight acceleration it feels like the tires are going to lock up or break something in the drive train dealer says my complaint is normal

Filed Aug 15, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · AL

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.

Filed Sep 29, 2022 · Engine · WI

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. I do not have the repair invoice at the this time as it is currently in the shop with the local Chevy dealer The mechanic advised that this is a known issue with all Silverado’s between 2011 and 2014 and that GM knew this was an issue and that eventually the engine will sieze if you don’t have the pistons and rings replaced. This is a country wide problem and appears there is a possible class action lawsuit due to GM knowing this was an issue and in 2014 GM re-engineered the 5.3 vortec to correct this issue. In addition it is a known issue another problem is the rear wheel wells rusting on all Silverado’s. This should also be looked into Thank you for your time and consideration!

Filed Aug 2, 2022 · Engine, Fuel system · VA

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.

Filed Mar 15, 2021 · Engine · 125,000 miles · SC

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, (803) 392-4180) 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.

Filed Dec 25, 2020 · Engine · 138,319 miles · IN

Engine using 1 to 2 quarts of oil each oil change (I do check level at time of each gas refueling) this problem was documented at the service department, tom tepe auto center, chevrolet dealer in milan, indiana dennis murphy manager812-654-3001 milage in at the time was 13831, issue still exists!

Filed Oct 1, 2020 · Engine · 143,000 miles · NY

I have had several issues with engine oil pressure sensors and now the lifter dropped and damaged cam, simmons rockwell says I need a new motor. It has 143,000 miles on it

Filed Jun 10, 2020 · Engine · 127,500 miles · FL

Was driving vehicle on highway and engine service light came on. When scanned code came up for low oil pressure. Checked oil levels and there was no oil present on the oil dipstick. I had to add 3 quarts of oil to return it to the proper oil level. I now check oil level regularly and have to add an excessive amount of oil on a regular basis.

Filed Feb 24, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 74,000 miles · GA

Oil pressure warning indicator alarmed, stating shut engine off immediately! Went repair shop close to home, a diagnosing test showed no codes at all. A check of bulletins for possible issue with codes that should be present, were not there? Shop has recommended I take vehicle to a dealership for further analysis.