Electrical System Related Problems of the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Table 1 shows six common electrical system related problems of the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (16 problems). The second most common problem is related to the ignition switch (one problem).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Chevrolet Silverado 1500


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

The Electrical System problem

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.   Read details...

The Ignition Switch problem

Ignition switch is bad. It locks up to where the key will need to be turned around and tried again. When taking key out the key hole (at times) stays in the on position and dings as I leave making the assessories function stay on.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

Chevrolet used extremely thin wires and the wiring harness that goes through the door hing break apart inside the insulator causing the airbag sensor in the driver door not to work. Other people with same truck have had same issue.   Read details...


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