2012 Chevrolet COLORADO - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado PU/RC RWD has not been rated for overall safety by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). However, it has received a 4-star rating for rollover protection. The vehicle is equipped with standard electronic stability control, which enhances control and helps prevent skidding. Unfortunately, it does not have forward collision warning or lane departure warning systems to assist drivers in avoiding potential accidents.

Additionally, it is worth noting that there have been 40 reported complaints and 2 recalls related to this model. While the rollover rating is relatively high, the lack of comprehensive safety ratings in other categories and the absence of advanced warning systems may raise some concerns about the overall safety of the Chevrolet Colorado. Drivers should exercise caution and adhere to safe driving practices when operating this vehicle.

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Complaint Count

40

Recall Count

2

Investigation Count

0

Safety Rating

Not Rated

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Safety Features

2012 Chevrolet Colorado PU/RC RWD Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado PU/RC RWD

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

No
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

No

2012 Chevrolet Colorado PU/RC RWD Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado PU/RC RWD Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2005 Score 2012 Score 2024 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated 4
Front Crash Driver Side Rating 4 Not Rated 4
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating 4 Not Rated 4

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2005 Score 2012 Score 2024 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated 5
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating 4 Not Rated 3
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating 5 Not Rated 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated Not Rated 4
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated Not Rated 5
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated Not Rated 5

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2005 Score 2012 Score 2024 Score
Rollover Rating 4 4 3
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result No Tip No Tip No Tip
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated 5

Complaints for the 2012 Chevrolet COLORADO

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"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 your airbags to not work."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2021-01-02
Complaint:
"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"
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2020-10-08
Complaint:
"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."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2018-01-08
Complaint:
"vehicle has only 40,000 miles. the instrument panel warning light for the air bag stayed lit. the wiring harness for the driver's air bag was defective and it cost me $250 to replace the wiring."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2017-02-07
Complaint:
"air bag warning light would come on and go off periodically while driving. took to the dealership to have it checked and they stated that there is a short in the harness and the passenger side front post airbag needs to be completely replaced due to this short. the vehicle had 90k miles but it is only 4 years old. the cost of this repair was quoted at $1200. with the vehicle only being 4 years old, chevy needs to stand behind their products and cover this safety item under warranty or consider a recall for any faulty connecters that are part of their air bag safety system."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2016-02-06
Complaint:
"2012 chev colorado extended cab (purchased new in 2012). air bag light is on. 1st incident aug 2015 (32,000 miles). dealership ran diag scan and pulled code b0092 and repaired wires under passenger seat and cleared code. 2nd incident less than 4 months later (34,000 miles) ' dealership cleared code. 3rd incident apr. 2016 (37,000 miles). dealership found b0092 set in sdm. an inspection found three wires broken. repaired wiring under passenger seat and cleared code. nothing is being put under the seat. the seat occasionally gets moved forward and backward and the rear passenger door gets open and closed. an internet search reveals same problem in older models. this is definitely a safety issue. the air bag will not inflate if there is an accident. there is obviously a problem with the wires (poor quality or too short causing tension and wear & tear?). a recall should be issued and proper wiring and/or connections corrected. also seems that the cost of repairs ($120 - $140 per incident) should be covered under warranty."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2015-01-08
Complaint:
"2012 chevrolet colorado. consumer requests for air bag on-off switch. *smd"
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2015-02-02
Complaint:
"i noticed the airbag warning light on one morning in late october. as i was going out of town, i could not deal with it until i got back, last week. when i took it to the dealer, on saturday, they read the error codes from the airbag module, but could not interpret them, as the specialist was not on duty. i returned it tuesday, (today), and they diagnosed a broken wire in the wiring harness to the left rear door. they replaced it, at a charge of 247.07. they did not cover it under warranty, though the vehicle is only 26 months old, because it is over the 36,000 mile warranty. this type of failure should not be affected by the mileage. i know others with this same failure. i have read numerous similar reports on-line. i use this door every day, to load my wheelchair behind the seat, and i am not looking forward to another failure. using the door should not cause a safety system failure. broken and bare wires in any wiring is not safe, and as part of a major safety system, should never happen, and certainly not on such a new vehicle. *tr"
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2016-05-10

Recalls for the 2012 Chevrolet COLORADO

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"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.

Component(s) Involved: SEAT BELTS > FRONT
Date of incident: 2011-11-17

CHEVROLET Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

CHEVROLET ranks 2 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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