Power Train Related Problems of the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission noise (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Chevrolet Silverado 1500


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

The Power Train problem

I got the code p2138 and I’ve had it inspected and throttle body and accelerator pedal assembly replaced. The problem is still not fixed. I lost power driving to work and heavy vibration and shaking.   Read details...

The Transmission Noise problem

I fought gm on this for 7 months. And did so 30 days from my purchase date. When I slow down my truck makes a horrible clunking noise. And will rev up in a sense and push you forward. Most of the time it's only probably a food but other times I has caused me to go through stop signs.   Read details...

The Transmission Solenoid problem

My truck has been having issue after issue with sensors going bad and check enginge light always coming on. Now I have a transmission issue with a solenoid going bad. The transmission has had the "clunk" as people discribe it since I purchased it.   Read details...


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