2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 specs & fitment
2nd generation. The 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has bolt pattern 6x139.7 (78.1 mm bore), towing up to 10,700 lb, oil 5W-30, tires LT245/70R17, P245/70R17 and more.
Wheels & bolt pattern
- Bolt pattern
- 6x139.7 (6x5.5")
- Lug count
- 6
- Center bore
- 78.1 mm
Factory wheel sizes
- 18x8.0 ET31 (base)
Source: ANKUSI Wheel Fitment Dataset (CC BY 4.0). How to read a bolt pattern.
Engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Horsepower | Fuel | MPG city | MPG hwy | MPG combined | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 6-cyl | 195 | Regular Gasoline | 14–15 | 18–20 | 16–17 | 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 4.8L 8-cyl | 295 | Regular Gasoline (E85 capable) | 13–14 | 18–19 | 15–16 | 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 5.3L 8-cyl | 315 / 320 | Regular Gasoline (E85 capable) | 15 | 21–22 | 17–18 | 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | 403 | Regular Gasoline (E85 capable) | 12–13 | 18 | 14 | 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 6.0L 8-cyl hybrid | — | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 23 | 21 | 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov; horsepower from EPA fuel-economy test-car data.
Towing capacity
Maximum trailer weight ranges up to 10,700 lb, depending on configuration. Silverado 1500 towing capacity by year · what GCWR and tongue weight mean
| Configuration | Max trailer | Tongue | GCWR | Required | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vortec 4.3L V6, 2WD, Regular Cab Standard Box, 3.73 axle | 5,400 lb | — | — | — | 2012 Chevrolet Trailering Guide (GM), p. 8 |
| Vortec 4.8L V8, 2WD, Regular Cab Standard Box, 3.73 axle | 7,200 lb | — | — | — | 2012 Chevrolet Trailering Guide (GM), p. 8 |
| Vortec 5.3L V8, 2WD, Regular Cab Long Box, 3.42 axle | 10,000 lb | — | — | — | 2012 Chevrolet Trailering Guide (GM), p. 8 |
| Vortec 6.0L V8 Hybrid, 2WD, Crew Cab Short Box, 3.08 axle | 6,100 lb | — | — | — | 2012 Chevrolet Trailering Guide (GM), p. 8 |
| Vortec 6.2L V8, 2WD, Extended Cab Standard Box, 3.73 axle | 10,700 lb | — | — | MAX Trailering Package | 2012 Chevrolet Trailering Guide (GM), p. 8 |
Tire sizes
| Size | Trim | Source |
|---|---|---|
| LT245/70R17 | LT 4x4 LTZ 4x4 WT 4x4 | TirePressure.com: 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Tire Pressure third-party |
| P245/70R17 | LS 4x2 LT 4x2 LTZ 4x2 WT 4x2 XFE | TirePressure.com: 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Tire Pressure third-party |
| P265/65R18 | Hybrid LT Z71 LTZ Z71 | TirePressure.com: 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Tire Pressure third-party |
| P265/70R17 | LS 4x4 LT 4x2 LT 4x4 LT 4x4 Extended Cab Long Box LT Z71 LTZ 4x2 LTZ 4x4 LTZ 4x4 Extended Cab Long Box LTZ Z71 WT 4x4 WT 4x4 Extended Cab Long Box | TirePressure.com: 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Tire Pressure third-party |
| P275/55R20 | LT (20 Inch Option) LTZ (20 Inch Option) XFE | TirePressure.com: 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Tire Pressure third-party |
Engine oil type & capacity
| Engine | Oil grade | Capacity with filter | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L V6 | 5W-30 | 4.5 qt (4.3 L) | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 559; 2012 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 433 |
| 4.8L V8 | 5W-30 | 6.0 qt (5.7 L) | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 559; 2012 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 433 |
| 5.3L V8 | 5W-30 | 6.0 qt (5.7 L) | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 559; 2012 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 433 |
| 6.2L V8 | 5W-30 | 6.0 qt (5.7 L) | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 559; 2012 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 433 |
What 0W-20 and 5W-30 mean · Silverado 1500 oil capacity by year
Battery & wiper blades
- Battery (all engines)
- Group 48 (H6) low confidence Third-party battery research (autopadre.com, autofiles.com, forums); AutoPadre: Silverado 1500 battery size
- Wiper blades
- Driver 21.6", passenger 21.6" 2012 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 552
Verify group size on your battery label or owner's manual before purchasing.
Dimensions & weight
- Length
- 200.0–243.3 in (5080–6180 mm)
- Width
- 79.9 in
- Height
- 74.0 in
- Wheelbase
- 118.9–157.5 in
- Curb weight
- 4559–5882 lb
12 body/drive variants measured by Transport Canada (Canadian Vehicle Specifications).
Safety: recalls, complaints, crash ratings
- Recalls
- 4
- Owner complaints
- 284
- NCAP overall
- 4 stars
| Tested variant | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/RC 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC RWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC RWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/RC RWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid PU/CC 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid PU/CC RWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
Recall campaigns (4)
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs.