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2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ

Truck (Extended Cab) · 315 hp · 17 mpg combined

Sticker from
$36,055Factory MSRP, base configuration

Market

Too few listings to publish a market price.

31 factory options, from $15 to $2,250.

Audio System w/Navigation$2,250
LTZ White Diamond Edition$2,045
Rear Seat DVD Entertainment System$1,480
Max Trailering Pack$1,370
Vortec 6.2L SFI V8 Engine w/Flex Fuel Capability$1,070
Chrome Essentials Package$1,050
Power Glass Sunroof$995
20" x 8.5" Chrome-Clad Aluminum Wheels$795
LTZ Plus Package$725
Chromed 6" Oval Tubular Assist Steps$689
Heated and Cooled Front Seats$650
Z71 Appearance Package$545
Rear Vision Camera$450
18" x 8.0" Aluminum Wheels$450
Off-Road Suspension Package$345
AM/FM Radio w/6-Disc In-Dash CD Changer$300
Power Sliding Rear Window$250
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller$230
P265/65R18 On/Off-Road White Outline Letter Tires$215
Engine Block Heater$90
P265/65R18 On/Off-Road Blackwall Tires$75
Camper-Style Manual Extending Power Exterior Mirrors$55
Black Front Recovery Hooks$50
Front License Plate Bracket$15
LTZ Value Discount−$1,000
California Emissions Override—
California Emissions Requirements—
Federal Emissions Override—
Federal Emissions Requirements—
Northeast Emissions Requirements—
State Specific Emissions Override—

Which Silverado 1500 is right for you?

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

The numbers.

Six configurations: rear-wheel or four-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic.

315hp5.3L eight-cylinder
335lb-ftTorque
17mpgCombined · 15 city · 21 highway
RWD / 4WD6-speed shiftable automatic
5Seats
4,906–5,488 lbsCurb weight
6,400–7,000 lbsGVWR
9,200–10,700 lbsMax towing
1,494–1,733 lbsMax payload

143 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

6 interiors

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

Leather or premium leather.

10 factory paints

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

8 of the 10 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

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 100,000 mi
Rust
6 yr / 100,000 mi
Roadside
5 yr / 100,000 mi
Sold2 yr4 yr6 yr
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