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US recalls (2)
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the primary hood latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly. During vehicle operation, this could obstruct the view of the driver and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: General Motors will notify owners and instruct them to inspect their vehicle for the presence of a secondary hood latch. Dealers will replace the hood on any affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on January 17, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.
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.
Risk and remedy
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 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.
Canadian recalls (2)
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2012-12-20 · campaign 2012-439
Certain vehicles fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 113 – Hood Latch System. Specifically, the hood may be missing the secondary hood latch. If the primary hood latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly. If this occurs while the vehicle is in motion, the hood could contact the windshield and compromise the driver’s ability to see the road and its users, which could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the hood.
Seats and restraints
2011-11-18 · campaign 2011-408 · 210 vehicles
Certain vehicles fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208 - Occupant Restraint Systems in Frontal Impact. An incorrect electrical connection at the driver seatbelt buckle may not allow visual or audible warning if the vehicle is operated by an unbelted driver. Failure to remind the driver to buckle-up would increase the risk of personal injuries during a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the driver seatbelt buckle electrical connector terminals.
Owner complaints (42)
Owners filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (3 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries reported). Among 23 model years of this model, it ranks #17 for the most complaints (median 88).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Air bags | 9 | |
| Engine | 8 | |
| Electrical system | 8 | |
| Service brakes | 7 | |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 5 | |
| Steering | 5 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | |
| Structure | 3 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2012 Chevrolet Colorado PU/RC RWD | – | – | – | 4★ |
| 2012 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC RWD | – | – | – | 4★ |
| 2012 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD | – | – | – | 4★ |
| 2012 Chevrolet Colorado PU/RC AWD | – | – | – | 4★ |
| 2012 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC AWD | – | – | – | 4★ |
| 2012 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC AWD | – | – | – | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2012 Chevrolet Colorado version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Colorado 2WD 2.9 L Automatic 4-spd | 18 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Colorado 2WD 2.9 L Manual 5-spd | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Colorado 2WD 3.7 L Automatic 4-spd | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Colorado 2WD 5.3 L Automatic 4-spd | 15 | 20 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Colorado 4WD 2.9 L Automatic 4-spd | 17 | 23 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Colorado 4WD 2.9 L Manual 5-spd | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Colorado 4WD 3.7 L Automatic 4-spd | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Colorado 4WD 5.3 L Automatic 4-spd | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Colorado Cab Chassis inc 2WD 3.7 L Automatic 4-spd | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Colorado Cab Chassis inc 4WD 3.7 L Automatic 4-spd | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Colorado Crew Cab 2WD 2.9 L Automatic 4-spd | 18 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Colorado Crew Cab 2WD 2.9 L Manual 5-spd | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,200 |
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