Model year
2012 Chevrolet Colorado
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 42 complaints for the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (9), ENGINE (8), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (7). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 16–21 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,200–$4,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2004 361 complaints
- 2005 356 complaints
- 2006 236 complaints
- 2007 140 complaints
- 2008 81 complaints
- 2009 67 complaints
- 2010 29 complaints
- 2011 42 complaints
- 2012 42 complaints
- 2015 493 complaints
- 2016 713 complaints
- 2017 216 complaints
- 2018 183 complaints
- 2019 150 complaints
- 2020 86 complaints
- 2021 79 complaints
- 2022 56 complaints
- 2023 137 complaints
- 2024 124 complaints
- 2025 27 complaints
- 2026 18 complaints
Recalls
12V594000 · Dec 19, 2012
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured from November 9, 2009, through August 28, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 113, "Hood Latch System."…
11V552000 · Nov 17, 2011
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET COLORADO AND GMC CANYON VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 9, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 19, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH…
Complaints
42 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 2, injury field 2, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PU/CC AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.179 | — |
| PU/CC RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.185 | — |
| PU/EC AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.179 | — |
| PU/EC RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.185 | — |
| PU/RC AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.179 | — |
| PU/RC RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.185 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado 2WD · 2.9L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Colorado 2WD · 2.9L · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Colorado 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Colorado Crew Cab 2WD · 2.9L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Colorado Crew Cab 2WD · 2.9L · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Colorado Crew Cab 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Colorado 4WD · 2.9L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Colorado 4WD · 2.9L · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Colorado 4WD · 5.3L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Colorado Crew Cab 4WD · 5.3L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Colorado 2WD · 3.7L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Colorado Crew Cab 2WD · 3.7L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
4 more configurations are in the EPA file and are not listed in this table. The fuel-cost calculator lists every configuration.
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2012 Chevrolet Colorado at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.