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2012 Chevrolet Colorado Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado has 5 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado

Airbags
9
Electrical
7
Other
6
Steering
5
Engine
5
Brakes
4

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 26, 2019ENGINEAS LONG AS THE SECURITY LIGHT FLASHES THE TRUCK WILL NOT START. I TAKE OFF THE NEGATIVE CLAMP OFF TH...
Sep 1, 2017ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN ABNORMAL WHISTLING NOISE ...
May 15, 2013ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2012 CHEVROLET COLORADO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TRANSMISSION ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STA...
Jun 10, 2012ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VE...
Feb 1, 2012ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET COLORADO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH THE CONTACT HEARD ...

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