Is the 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 a reliable year?

Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 ranks #7 of 12 among Express 3500 model years (Complaint Index 45/100, verdict: Good). It has 5 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500?

The most reported problem areas are fuel system (3 complaints), electrical system (1 complaints), and seat belts (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 150,000 miles.

Does the 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 have any recalls?

No safety recall campaigns list the 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500?

EPA rates the 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 at 12 MPG combined (10 city / 15 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,400. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Good The 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 has 5 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 45 out of 100 — #7 highest of 12 Express 3500 model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is fuel system (3 complaints, 60% of the total).

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 45/100; #7 of 12 Express 3500 years
Verdict: Good; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 5; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 0; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Top issue: Fuel System
Best nearby year: —; no alternative with data

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 12; 10 city / 15 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 0 / 0

2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 10 MPG
Highway: 15 MPG
Combined: 12 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $5,400; 15,000 mi/yr
Fuel: Gasoline or E85
Current regular gas: $4.32/gal; national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2012 compared with other Express 3500 years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2009	Caution	73	9	2	—
2010	No verdict	36	4	1	—
2012	Good	45	5	0	12
2013	No verdict	0	1	0	12.5
2014	No verdict	9	1	1	12.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 a reliable year?: Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 ranks #7 of 12 among Express 3500 model years (Complaint Index 45/100, verdict: Good). It has 5 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500?: The most reported problem areas are fuel system (3 complaints), electrical system (1 complaints), and seat belts (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 150,000 miles.
Does the 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 have any recalls?: No safety recall campaigns list the 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500?: EPA rates the 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 at 12 MPG combined (10 city / 15 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,400. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.