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2012 Chevrolet Colorado

Based on reports from 59 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
59
Crashes
7
Fires
2
Recalls
2
TSBs
1,313
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 59 complaints, 7 crashes, 2 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

soft brake pedal

3 complaints • Severity 7.3/10

$X,XXX
2

door ajarlightsalarm odo on

3 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

exhaust manifold catalytic converter cracked

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

9 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 43K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

12
0–30K
16
30–60K
9
60–90K
3
90–120K
3
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (16 reports) • Median: 43K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Airbags (9 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags9 (15%)
Engine8 (14%)
Brakes7 (12%)
Electrical7 (12%)
Steering5 (8%)
Stability Control5 (8%)
Drivetrain2 (3%)
Lights2 (3%)

2012 Chevrolet Colorado: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 43,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 43K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

11V552000Dec 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.

12V594000Jan 2013

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Chevrolet Colorado is the 2016 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2012 Chevrolet Colorado vs. Class Average (Small Pickup Trucks 2WD)

This vehicle

59

Class avg

119

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical small pickup trucks 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 59 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2012 Chevrolet Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is related to the airbags, with 9 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado has 59 complaints, 7 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2012 Chevrolet Colorado problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado have any recalls?
Yes, the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chevrolet Colorado problems start?
Based on 44 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 43,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
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