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2012 Chevrolet Colorado LT 4WD

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2012 Chevrolet Colorado – front Unverified
Photo: 2007 Chevrolet Colorado LT Z71, front 1.26.20 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the first generation (GMT355, 2004–2012); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 2007 Chevrolet Colorado LT Z71, front 1.26.20 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Chevrolet Colorado LT 3.7 Z71 4x4 2009 (14975543604) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 2007 Chevrolet Colorado LT Z71, rear 1.26.20 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 2012 Chevrolet Colorado interior by Deathpallie325, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado LT 4WD is a 2.9-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and four-wheel drive. It starts at $24,440 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypePickup
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$24,440 ($34,595 *)
MSRP with Destination$25,250 ($35,742 *)
Destination Charge$810
Engine
Engine Type2.9L I4
Displacement2.9 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFour-wheel drive
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City18 MPG
Highway24 MPG
Combined20 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Side crash Not rated
Rollover ★★★★★ (17.9 % risk)
Tested variant: 2012 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC AWD
Other tested variants (5)
  • 2012 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC AWD: overall not rated
  • 2012 Chevrolet Colorado PU/RC AWD: overall not rated
  • 2012 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD: overall not rated
  • 2012 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC RWD: overall not rated
  • 2012 Chevrolet Colorado PU/RC RWD: overall not rated

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Chevrolet COLORADO. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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." The hood may be missing the secondary hood latch.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

NHTSA campaign 12V594000

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 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.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

NHTSA campaign 11V552000

42 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2012 Chevrolet COLORADO

Owner Complaints

42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Chevrolet COLORADO (3 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags9
Electrical System8
Engine8
Service Brakes7
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)5
Steering5
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jul 28, 2026 · Engine
“The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. While the contact’s husband was driving into the driveway at the residence, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. The vehicle was parked…”
Jun 25, 2025 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“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…”
Dec 9, 2022 · Structure
“The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, it was discovered that the driver’s side subframe had fractured due to rust and corrosion. The contact…”
Feb 10, 2022 · Steering, Suspension Crash
“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…”
Jan 19, 2022 · Electrical System Fire
“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…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2012 CHEVROLET COLORADO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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