2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 review
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 highlights
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Mileage (EPA estimate)
13 city, 18 highway, 15 combined
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What is new for the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
- The Silverado 1500 is available in a new trim called the XFE.
- Silverado 1500 trims have been upgraded with Bed Cover as standard equipment this year.
- The Work Truck trim now comes with Cruise Control and Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment.
- The LS trim now comes with Auxiliary Audio Input as standard equipment.
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Ratings & reliability
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RepairPal gave the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5th out of 19 among Fullsize Trucks.
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LT 2WD 2D Regular Cab
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Flex Fuel Vehicle
- Heated Mirrors
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Remote Start
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- Alloy Wheels
- Bed Cover
- Bed Liner
- Bluetooth Technology
- BOSE Sound System
- Flex Fuel Vehicle
- Heated Mirrors
- Long Bed
- Power Seat(s)
- Rear Defroster
- Running Boards
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
4.8L
Horsepower
302
Torque (ft-lbs)
305
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
26
Wheelbase
119"
Overall length
205.6"
Width
79.9"
Height
73.6"
Leg room
F 41.3"
Head room
F 41.5"
Front tires
P245/70R17
Rear tires
P245/70R17
Seating capacity
3
Max towing capacity
720/9100 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 FAQ
The 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- LS: 14 MPG City and 19 MPG Highway
- LT: 14 MPG City and 19 MPG Highway
- LTZ: 15 MPG City and 21 MPG Highway
- Work Truck: 15 MPG City and 20 MPG Highway
- XFE: 15 MPG City and 22 MPG Highway
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 received a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 as 4 out of 19 among Fullsize Truck
The 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a maximum towing capacity of between 5500 and 10700 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
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