2012 Chevrolet Colorado Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Colorado years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 17th of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. That ranks 17th out of 23 Colorado model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (9 complaints, 21%), typically at around 59,563 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 42owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Chevrolet Colorado problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 9 | 21% | 59,563 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 8 | 19% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 8 | 19% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 17% | 31,219 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 12% | 36,456 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 12% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 10% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 7% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 5% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 5% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 5% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | 76,126 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% | 13,350 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Chevrolet Colorado recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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Problem: 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." The hood may be missing the secondary hood latch.
Risk: If the primary hood latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly. During vehicle operation, this could obstruct the view of the driver and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: General Motors will notify owners and instruct them to inspect their vehicle for the presence of a secondary hood latch. Dealers will replace the hood on any affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on January 17, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.
Seat belts:front
Problem: 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 protection." these vehicles may have been produced with driver safety belt buckle electrical connector terminals that do not fit snugly with the connector pins, causing the connection to be intermittent.
Risk: The loose connections may cause the driver to not receive a visual or audible warning that the driver seat belt is not fastened, thereby increasing the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle electrical connector terminals free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before december 7, 2011. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. While the contactâs husband was driving into the driveway at the residence, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. The vehicle was parked, and the hood was opened to determine the cause of the failure. The contactâs husband discovered…
Regarding a fuel leak on my 2012 Chevrolet Colorado WT, caused by severe corrosion of the in-tank fuel pump module. This issue is of great concern, as it poses a potential fire hazard due to fuel spray near the exhaust system. Upon reviewing official documentation, I found that Recall 17V-243…
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, it was discovered that the driverâs side subframe had fractured due to rust and corrosion. The contact indicated that the fracture was located by the bed of the truck and the cabin of the vehicle…
The hub assembly came apart while driving which disabled the steering of the vehicle. We have replaced the hub assemblies 5 times in the last year, due to faulty design of the parts, and were well aware there could be an issue because the first time it happened it didnt lock up completely while…
That truck started on fire. Burnt up. Total . It started on the front passenger side near the motor where the ground plug is located. It had drizzled that day and the ground plug is not water proof. Burnt down a huge 120 long barn with other farm equipment inside. About $250,000 in losses.
Other Chevrolet Colorado years
← 2011 Colorado · 2013 Colorado →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Colorado | 18 | 1 |
| 2025 Colorado | 27 | 1 |
| 2024 Colorado | 123 | 3 |
| 2023 Colorado | 137 | 3 |
| 2022 Colorado | 56 | 1 |
| 2021 Colorado | 79 | 1 |
| 2020 Colorado | 85 | 0 |
| 2019 Colorado | 150 | 0 |
| 2018 Colorado | 183 | 1 |
| 2017 Colorado | 216 | 1 |
| 2016 Colorado | 712 | 4 |
| 2015 Colorado | 492 | 7 |
| 2014 Colorado | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 Colorado | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 42 | 2 |
| 2011 Colorado | 42 | 5 |
| 2010 Colorado | 29 | 2 |
| 2009 Colorado | 67 | 3 |
| 2008 Colorado | 81 | 2 |
| 2007 Colorado | 140 | 3 |
| 2006 Colorado | 236 | 4 |
| 2005 Colorado | 356 | 3 |
| 2004 Colorado | 361 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Colorado model years, the 2012 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.