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2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Base

Truck (Crew Cab) · 332 hp · 21 mpg combined

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$39,640Factory MSRP, base configuration

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Which Silverado 1500 is right for you?

Six trims, $22,195 to $39,640. Tap one to open it.

$22,195−$17,445Work Truck315 hp$27,550−$12,090LT315 hp$29,925−$9,715LS302 hp$34,525−$5,115XFE315 hp$36,055−$3,585LTZ315 hp$39,640This trimBase332 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $5,355, from Work Truck to LT.

The numbers.

Four configurations: rear-wheel or four-wheel drive, 4-speed automatic.

332hp6.0L eight-cylinder hybrid
367lb-ftTorque
21mpgCombined · 20 city · 23 highway
RWD / 4WD4-speed shiftable automatic
5–6Seats
5,573–5,791 lbsCurb weight
7,100–7,300 lbsGVWR
5,900–6,100 lbsMax towing
1,509–1,527 lbsMax payload

Paint and trim.

6 interiors

  • Ebony
  • Dark Cashmere/Light Cashmere
  • Light Titanium/Dark Titanium
  • Light Titanium/Dark Titanium
  • Dark Cashmere/Light Cashmere
  • Ebony

Premium cloth or leather.

9 factory paints

  • Imperial Blue Metallic
  • Silver Ice Metallic
  • Black Granite Metallic
  • Mocha Steel Metallic
  • Summit White
  • Victory Red
  • Graystone Metallic
  • Blue Granite Metallic
  • Black

8 of the 9 are shown on the car at the top.

Safety and recalls

2 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

Overall4out of 5 stars
Frontal4out of 5 stars
Side—Not rated
Rollover4out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2012 Silverado 1500.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

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Other years of the Silverado 1500 Base.

2013 Silverado 1500 Base

$41,135$1,495 more13 colors · starting MSRP

2011 Silverado 1500 Base

$38,725$915 less11 colors · starting MSRP

2014 Silverado 1500 Work Truck

$25,575$14,065 less11 colors · starting MSRP

Pictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.