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2012 Chevrolet Colorado Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 41 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Chevrolet Colorado

The 2012 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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72/100

Good Choice — 2012 Chevrolet Colorado

The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

2
NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
41
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
3
Crashes + Injuries
2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (2)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Chevrolet dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #11V552000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #12V594000
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Most Common Problems — 2012 Chevrolet Colorado

Based on 41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags
9
Electrical System
7
Steering
5
Service Brakes
4
Electronic Stability Control (esc)
4
Engine And Engine Cooling
3
Structure
2
Engine
2
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Chevrolet Colorado — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2012 model year is highlighted.

2010 0 complaints 2011 42 complaints 2012 41 complaints 2013 1 complaints 2014 1 complaints 2015 480 complaints 2016 689 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2015, 2016 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2011, 2012 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2012 Chevrolet Colorado

Is the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado has 2 recalls and 41 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado have?
The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado has 2 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado are: Air Bags, Electrical System, Steering, Service Brakes. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado safe to buy?
The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Chevrolet Colorado should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Chevrolet Colorado are: 2010, 2011, 2012. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2015, 2016.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.