2012 Heartland Bighorn Silverado Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Bighorn Silverado years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Heartland Bighorn Silverado. That ranks 2nd out of 2 Bighorn Silverado model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 5,750 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Heartland Bighorn Silverado problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 100% | 5,750 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Heartland Bighorn Silverado recalls (2)
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Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:lines and fittings
Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC, (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Bighorn Silverado Fifth Wheel Travel trailers, manufactured from February 28, 2012, through August 28, 2012. The liquid propane (LP) hose and wire hanger that is mounted under the slide out can come in contact with the tire, causing damage to the LP hose and wiring.
Risk: A damaged LP hose can lead to an LP leak and fire, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Fix: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will repair the affected vehicles free of charge. The recall began on October 5, 2012. Owners may contact Heartland Recreational Vehicles at 1-888-262-5992.
Equipment
Problem: Heartland RV (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Elkridge and model year 2012-2013 Bighorn Silverado fifth wheel vehicles. Certain vehicles manufactured with liquid propane (LP) generators may have the LP supply line connected incorrectly to the generator.
Risk: If the LP supply line is connected incorrectly, the generator may vent liquid propane into the generator compartment. In the presence of an ignition source, the vented propane can result in an explosion.
Fix: Heartland will notify owners and dealers will inspect and correct the LP supply line fitting as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 10, 2012. Owners may contact Heartland at 1-888-262-5992.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 heartland bighorn silverado trailer equipped with power king towmax tires, size: lt235/80r16 e. While driving 65 mph, the front driver side tire blew out without warning. The tire was replaced by an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure…
2 power king towmax str tires, 2 years old, very low mileage, towing 4 tire big horn fifth wheel camper, separated treads on july 6 and july 13 of 2014. Camper is well under weight specifications, tire pressure always run at 80 psi. Caused severe damage to camper.
Other Heartland Bighorn Silverado years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Bighorn Silverado | 3 | 3 |
| 2012 | 2 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Heartland Bighorn Silverado?
Owners most often report tires problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Heartland Bighorn Silverado?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 Heartland Bighorn Silverado a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Bighorn Silverado model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.