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2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 value

By Hari Vinayak · Updated 2026-06-12

Quick answer

A 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in good condition with average mileage (about 175,000 miles) is worth roughly $12,950 in a private-party sale — a fair range of $11,900 to $14,000, or about $14,900 at a dealer. Note: 2012 is a flagged year for this model (2007–2013 (5.3 AFM)) — Oil consumption from AFM — check level and ask about top-offs. Expect to pay at the lower end and budget for that risk.

Estimated value by mileage

Good condition, clean title. Mileage is the biggest single factor at this age.

MileageMilesFair valuePrivate party
Lower mileage119,000$15,550$14,300$16,800
Average mileage175,000$12,950$11,900$14,000
Higher mileage238,000$9,050$8,350$9,750
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Is 2012 a good year to buy?

2012 is a flagged year (2007–2013 (5.3 AFM)): Oil consumption from AFM — check level and ask about top-offs.

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What to check before you pay

  • 5.3L AFM/DFM lifter failure: ticking, misfires, check-engine light — the signature Silverado problem
  • 2007–2013 5.3L: oil consumption from AFM oil spray — check level and top-off habits
  • 2015–2021 8-speed: torque converter shudder — ask if the fluid-flush TSB was performed
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