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Buying a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
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Trim Levels
ALL 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 TRIMS
| Trim | Body | Engine | MPG | HP | Seats | MSRP | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTTop Rated | Truck (Regular Cab) | 4.8L | 16 | 302 | 3 | $27,550 | MyCar Score™66 | Look Up VIN |
| LT | Truck (Regular Cab) | 4.8L | 16 | 302 | 3 | $27,675 | MyCar Score™65.8 | Look Up VIN |
| Work Truck | Truck (Extended Cab) | 5.3L | 17 | 315 | 6 | $28,380 | MyCar Score™65.7 | Look Up VIN |
| Work Truck | Truck (Regular Cab) | 4.3L | 17 | 195 | 3 | $22,195 | MyCar Score™65.4 | Look Up VIN |
| XFE | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.3L | 18 | 315 | 6 | $34,525 | MyCar Score™65.3 | Look Up VIN |
| LS | Truck (Extended Cab) | 4.8L | 16 | 302 | 6 | $29,925 | MyCar Score™65.2 | Look Up VIN |
| LT | Truck (Extended Cab) | 4.8L | 16 | 302 | 6 | $30,405 | MyCar Score™65.2 | Look Up VIN |
| LT | Truck (Extended Cab) | 5.3L | 17 | 315 | 6 | $31,515 | MyCar Score™65.2 | Look Up VIN |
| Work Truck | Truck (Regular Cab) | 4.3L | 17 | 195 | 3 | $22,585 | MyCar Score™65.2 | Look Up VIN |
| Work Truck | Truck (Extended Cab) | 5.3L | 17 | 315 | 6 | $31,530 | MyCar Score™65.1 | Look Up VIN |
| Work Truck | Truck (Crew Cab) | 4.8L | 16 | 302 | 6 | $30,320 | MyCar Score™65 | Look Up VIN |
| LT | Truck (Regular Cab) | 4.8L | 15 | 302 | 3 | $31,110 | MyCar Score™64.9 | Look Up VIN |
| LTZ | Truck (Extended Cab) | 5.3L | 17 | 315 | 5 | $36,055 | MyCar Score™64.9 | Look Up VIN |
| LS | Truck (Crew Cab) | 4.8L | 16 | 302 | 6 | $31,995 | MyCar Score™64.8 | Look Up VIN |
| LT | Truck (Crew Cab) | 4.8L | 16 | 302 | 6 | $32,770 | MyCar Score™64.7 | Look Up VIN |
| LT | Truck (Regular Cab) | 4.8L | 15 | 302 | 3 | $31,410 | MyCar Score™64.7 | Look Up VIN |
| LTZ | Truck (Extended Cab) | 5.3L | 17 | 315 | 5 | $36,355 | MyCar Score™64.6 | Look Up VIN |
| LT | Truck (Extended Cab) | 5.3L | 17 | 315 | 6 | $34,760 | MyCar Score™64.6 | Look Up VIN |
| Work Truck | Truck (Extended Cab) | 4.3L | 17 | 195 | 6 | $26,340 | MyCar Score™64.5 | Look Up VIN |
| Work Truck | Truck (Extended Cab) | 4.8L | 15 | 302 | 6 | $30,420 | MyCar Score™64.5 | Look Up VIN |
| LTZ | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.3L | 17 | 315 | 5 | $39,290 | MyCar Score™64.3 | Look Up VIN |
| LS | Truck (Extended Cab) | 4.8L | 15 | 302 | 6 | $33,175 | MyCar Score™64.2 | Look Up VIN |
| LTZ | Truck (Extended Cab) | 5.3L | 17 | 315 | 5 | $39,205 | MyCar Score™64.2 | Look Up VIN |
| LT | Truck (Extended Cab) | 4.8L | 15 | 302 | 6 | $33,655 | MyCar Score™64.1 | Look Up VIN |
| Work Truck | Truck (Crew Cab) | 4.8L | 15 | 302 | 6 | $33,470 | MyCar Score™64.1 | Look Up VIN |
| Work Truck | Truck (Regular Cab) | 4.3L | 15 | 195 | 3 | $25,635 | MyCar Score™64.1 | Look Up VIN |
| LTZ | Truck (Extended Cab) | 5.3L | 17 | 315 | 5 | $39,505 | MyCar Score™64 | Look Up VIN |
| Work Truck | Truck (Regular Cab) | 4.3L | 15 | 195 | 3 | $25,935 | MyCar Score™64 | Look Up VIN |
| LS | Truck (Crew Cab) | 4.8L | 15 | 302 | 6 | $35,170 | MyCar Score™63.8 | Look Up VIN |
| LTZ | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.3L | 17 | 315 | 5 | $42,440 | MyCar Score™63.7 | Look Up VIN |
| LT | Truck (Crew Cab) | 4.8L | 15 | 302 | 6 | $35,970 | MyCar Score™63.7 | Look Up VIN |
LT
Top RatedBody
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
16
HP
302
Seats
3
MSRP
$27,550
Drive
rear wheel drive
LT
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
16
HP
302
Seats
3
MSRP
$27,675
Drive
rear wheel drive
Work Truck
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
17
HP
315
Seats
6
MSRP
$28,380
Drive
rear wheel drive
Work Truck
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
17
HP
195
Seats
3
MSRP
$22,195
Drive
rear wheel drive
XFE
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
18
HP
315
Seats
6
MSRP
$34,525
Drive
rear wheel drive
LS
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
16
HP
302
Seats
6
MSRP
$29,925
Drive
rear wheel drive
LT
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
16
HP
302
Seats
6
MSRP
$30,405
Drive
rear wheel drive
LT
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
17
HP
315
Seats
6
MSRP
$31,515
Drive
rear wheel drive
Work Truck
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
17
HP
195
Seats
3
MSRP
$22,585
Drive
rear wheel drive
Work Truck
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
17
HP
315
Seats
6
MSRP
$31,530
Drive
four wheel drive
Work Truck
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
16
HP
302
Seats
6
MSRP
$30,320
Drive
rear wheel drive
LT
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
15
HP
302
Seats
3
MSRP
$31,110
Drive
four wheel drive
LTZ
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
17
HP
315
Seats
5
MSRP
$36,055
Drive
rear wheel drive
LT
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
15
HP
302
Seats
3
MSRP
$31,410
Drive
four wheel drive
LTZ
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
17
HP
315
Seats
5
MSRP
$36,355
Drive
rear wheel drive
LT
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
17
HP
315
Seats
6
MSRP
$34,760
Drive
four wheel drive
Work Truck
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
17
HP
195
Seats
6
MSRP
$26,340
Drive
rear wheel drive
Work Truck
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
15
HP
302
Seats
6
MSRP
$30,420
Drive
four wheel drive
LTZ
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
17
HP
315
Seats
5
MSRP
$39,290
Drive
rear wheel drive
LS
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
15
HP
302
Seats
6
MSRP
$33,175
Drive
four wheel drive
LTZ
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
17
HP
315
Seats
5
MSRP
$39,205
Drive
four wheel drive
LT
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
15
HP
302
Seats
6
MSRP
$33,655
Drive
four wheel drive
Work Truck
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
15
HP
302
Seats
6
MSRP
$33,470
Drive
four wheel drive
Work Truck
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
15
HP
195
Seats
3
MSRP
$25,635
Drive
four wheel drive
LTZ
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
17
HP
315
Seats
5
MSRP
$39,505
Drive
four wheel drive
Work Truck
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
15
HP
195
Seats
3
MSRP
$25,935
Drive
four wheel drive
LTZ
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
17
HP
315
Seats
5
MSRP
$42,440
Drive
four wheel drive
At a Glance
KEY SPECS
Body Type
Truck (Regular Cab), Truck (Extended Cab), Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG Range
15–18 MPG
HP Range
195–315 HP
Seating
Up to 3
Fuel Type
flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
Drive Type
rear wheel drive
Towing
9,100 lbs
Dimensions & Comfort
SPACE & COMFORT
Based on the top-rated 2012 Silverado 1500 trim.
Exterior Dimensions
Length
205.6 in
Width
79.9 in
Height
73.6 in
Wheelbase
119 in
Interior Dimensions
Front Headroom
41.5 in
Front Legroom
41.3 in
Cargo & Capacity
Towing
9,100 lbs
Curb Weight
4,463 lbs
Safety & Warranty
PROTECTION & COVERAGE
Safety Ratings
2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 4WD
NHTSA Overall
★★★★☆(4/5)Frontal Crash
★★★★☆(4/5)Side Crash
★★★★★(5/5)Side Pole
★★★★★(5/5)Rollover
★★★★☆(4/5)Open Recalls
2 recalls
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. nhtsa.gov/ratings
Warranty Coverage
Basic Coverage
3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Drivetrain
5 yr./ 100000 mi.
Roadside Assistance
5 yr./ 100000 mi.
Family & Safety
IS THIS A GOOD FAMILY CAR?
Car Seat Usability
Always have car seat installation checked by a certified technician. Find an inspection station near you →
LATCH System
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) is required on all US vehicles from 2003 onward.
✓ LATCH anchors required
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Common Questions
2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 FAQ
How many recalls does a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?▾
The 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 2 recalls on record with NHTSA. Always verify current recall status at nhtsa.gov before purchasing.
What is the fuel economy of a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?▾
The 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 gets 15–18 MPG combined depending on trim level and drivetrain configuration.
What is the best 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 trim to buy used?▾
Based on MyCar Score™ ratings, the LT trim scores highest at 66 out of 100, balancing value, fuel economy, and specifications.
Is the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 a good used car?▾
The 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has an average MyCar Score™ of 65 out of 100. MyCar Score™ weighs NHTSA safety ratings, recall history, fuel economy, and value. This is a competitive score for the segment.
How much does a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 cost used?▾
New MSRP for the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ranged from $22,195 to $42,440. Used prices vary by mileage, trim, and condition — run a free VIN lookup to check a specific vehicle.
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