2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
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2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reference

Use the summary to orient yourself, then open the exact engine, drivetrain and source record below.

Combined MPG14-21EPA range
EPA configurations11Engine and drivetrain records
Model campaigns2NHTSA records
NHTSA safety4/5Highest overall rating

2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 MPG by engine and drivetrain

EPA combined ratings run from 14 to 21 mpg across 11 configurations. Match the engine, transmission and drivetrain in the table before comparing fuel costs.

EPA fuel economy, annual fuel cost and tailpipe CO₂
Engine / transmissionCityHighwayCombinedAnnual fuelCO₂
5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline15 mpg21 mpg17 mpg$3,600522.7647058823529 g/mi
6.2L 8-cylinderAutomatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline13 mpg18 mpg14 mpg$4,400634.7857142857143 g/mi
4.3L 6-cylinderAutomatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline15 mpg20 mpg17 mpg$3,600522.7647058823529 g/mi
4.8L 8-cylinderAutomatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline14 mpg19 mpg16 mpg$3,850555.4375 g/mi
5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline15 mpg22 mpg18 mpg$3,400493.72222222222223 g/mi
5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline15 mpg21 mpg17 mpg$3,600522.7647058823529 g/mi
6.2L 8-cylinderAutomatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline12 mpg18 mpg14 mpg$4,400634.7857142857143 g/mi
4.3L 6-cylinderAutomatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline14 mpg18 mpg16 mpg$3,850555.4375 g/mi
4.8L 8-cylinderAutomatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline13 mpg18 mpg15 mpg$4,100592.4666666666667 g/mi
6.0L 8-cylinderAutomatic (variable gear ratios) · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline20 mpg23 mpg21 mpg$2,950423.1904761904762 g/mi
6.0L 8-cylinderAutomatic (variable gear ratios) · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline20 mpg23 mpg21 mpg$2,950423.1904761904762 g/mi
U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov vehicle dataset Accessed 2026-09-05

Annual fuel figures are the EPA snapshot at the source date. The calculator below uses the separately dated fuel-price record and your inputs, so the estimates may differ.

2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 annual fuel cost calculator

Start with the combined MPG for 5.3L 8-cylinder, Automatic 6-spd, Rear-Wheel Drive. Replace it with your measured gas mileage and local pump price for a personal budget.

Estimated result$2,969.65

Formula annual miles ÷ MPG × gasoline price

Fuel cost per mile equals gasoline price divided by MPG. Multiply by your annual mileage for a yearly fuel budget. Add maintenance to estimate cost per mile.

2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recall campaigns

NHTSA returned 2 model-level campaign records as of 2026-09-04. A campaign record does not establish whether your vehicle is affected or whether a repair is outstanding. Check your VIN through NHTSA.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE · 21V054000

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone A." Additionally GM is recalling certain 2011-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL and 2011-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AZ, AR, DE, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV or "Zone B." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2010-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL and 2010-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed to 40 VIN owners on May 11, 2021. A second owner notification letter was mailed to all other owners on January 24, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328800.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE · 21V051000

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328770.

NHTSA Recalls API Accessed 2026-09-04

Decode a VIN and open the official recall check

2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 NHTSA safety ratings

NHTSA ratings by tested vehicle variant
VehicleOverallFrontSideRollover
2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 4WD4/54/55/54/5
2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC 4WD4/54/55/54/5
2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/RC 4WD4/54/55/54/5
2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC RWD4/54/55/54/5
2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC RWD4/54/55/54/5
2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/RC RWD4/54/55/54/5
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API Accessed 2026-09-05

Frequently asked questions

What is the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 gas mileage?

EPA combined ratings run from 14 to 21 mpg across 11 configurations. Match the engine, transmission and drivetrain in the table before comparing fuel costs.

Are these real-world MPG figures for the Silverado 1500?

These are EPA ratings, not owner-reported mileage. Use your measured MPG in the calculator to estimate your own fuel budget. The configuration table keeps city, highway and combined ratings separate.

Does the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have recalls?

NHTSA returned 2 model-level campaign records as of 2026-09-04. A campaign record does not establish whether your vehicle is affected or whether a repair is outstanding. Check your VIN through NHTSA.

Does annual fuel cost include servicing or insurance?

No. The EPA cost and the calculator cover fuel only. Use the cost-per-mile calculator to add a maintenance allowance. Insurance, depreciation, finance costs and registration are separate ownership expenses.

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Sources and record dates

U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov vehicle dataset Accessed 2026-09-05U.S. EIA public gasoline price table Accessed 2026-09-05NHTSA Recalls API Accessed 2026-09-04NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API Accessed 2026-09-05

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