2012 Chevrolet Express 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 18, 2017 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Express 1500 years
Not enough data 16th of 16 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Chevrolet Express 1500. That ranks 16th out of 16 Express 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 164,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2012 Chevrolet Express 1500 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes1 · ~164,000 mi
Unknown or Other1
Wheels1 · ~164,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes150%164,000——
Unknown or Other150%———
Wheels150%164,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2016, with 1 complaints
2016: 1201612017: 120171

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2012 Chevrolet Express 1500 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Chevrolet Express 1500.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Wheel bearings and tires are because of re-call on the torg is not align put brand new tires on and the tires are already bald in the front.

Service Brakes · received Dec 18, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11055391

We took our van in for a routine oil change. Our mechanic noticed that the fuel fill clamp had been rubbing against the brake line that was starting an indentation from the ongoing rubbing. He had seen this happen in another 2012 chevy van, but in that case, the rubbing of the fuel clamp, resulted…

Unknown or Other · received Jun 16, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10874569

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Chevrolet Express 1500?

Owners most often report service brakes, unknown or other, wheels problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2012 Chevrolet Express 1500?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2012 Chevrolet Express 1500 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Express 1500 model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.