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2012 Chevrolet Colorado Recall List

2 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado, affecting structure & body and seat belts. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Chevrolet dealer.

Recall campaigns
2
Do Not Drive
0
Park Outside
0
Over-the-air fixes
0
Latest report
Dec 19, 2012
Owner complaints
42

All 2012 Chevrolet Colorado recalls

Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. NHTSA 12V594000Dec 19, 2012Structure & Body118,800 vehicles

    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: 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.

  2. NHTSA 11V552000Nov 17, 2011Seat Belts5,593 vehicles

    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: 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado, covering structure & body and seat belts.
Are 2012 Chevrolet Colorado recall repairs free?
Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
What is the most recent recall on the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado?
The most recent campaign is NHTSA 12V594000, reported Dec 19, 2012, concerning the structure & body.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.