This page covers 1 recall, 41 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado.
16–20 mpg combined
11.8–14.7 L/100km
Small Pickup Trucks 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 4 tested variants for this model year.
The dominant pattern in 2012 Colorado complaints centers on the airbag system, where owners repeatedly describe wiring failures tied to the extended cab door hinges. The wiring harness that runs through the rear door hinge apparently breaks with normal door use, leaving the airbags non-functional, owners report this showing up as a warning light or confirmed inoperability. Brake and electrical complaints round out the top reported systems, with owners describing general electrical faults and braking concerns. A smaller but recurring thread involves corrosion-related failures: owners report rusted subframes that fracture, corroded in-tank fuel pump modules that allow fuel to leak near the exhaust, and hub assemblies that fail repeatedly, some owners say they've replaced the hub multiple times in a single year after experiencing steering loss while driving.
41
Total Complaints
3
Crash-Related
2
Fire-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
At a glance
What can fail
The hood may be missing its secondary latch, which could allow the hood to open unexpectedly while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the secondary hood latch and replace the hood if the latch is missing, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
