no report yet
Hood: latch
Risk. If the primary hood latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly.
2012 Chevrolet ColoradoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 43 owner complaints about the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado has problems
43 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Air bags
9Engine2 crash/fire/injury
8Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
7Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
5Steering1 crash/fire/injury
5Electronic stability control (ESC)
4Engine and engine cooling
3Structure
2Power train
75 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 9 | 0 |
| Engine | 9 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 1 |
| Steering | 5 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 5 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 2 |
| Power train | 2 | 1 |
| 5 other systems | 7 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2012 Chevrolet Colorado recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Seat belts: front
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…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Best & worst years
2012 vs. every other Colorado year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Colorado median. How we score
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- Caution
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NHTSA crash tests
2012 Chevrolet Colorado safety ratings
2012 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Colorado owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The wiring for the airbags runs through a hinge in the extended cab doors. I don’t use my rear doors much, but I would say that I use them a normal amount. Regular opening and closing of the door will cause the wires to break, thus making the airbags inoperable. Normal use of doors should not cause…
ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO, THE AIRBAG LIGHT COME ON, I'VE CHECKED THE CODES IT GIVES ME AND IT B0065, B0066, I'VE CHECKED ALL THE WIRES AND THEY ARE IN PERFECT CONDITION, DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO NOW
SHORTLY AFTER I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK WITH 33000 MILE ON IT IN JUNE OF 2018 THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON FOR NO APPARENT REASON AND HAS CONTINUED TO REMAIN LIT SINCE THAT TIME. SINCE THE VEHICLE IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRRANTY, I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO GET IT REPAIRED.
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