2012
Chevrolet Colorado

Starts at:

$28,460

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Available trims

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2WD Reg Cab Work Truck

Starts at

$17,475

18 City / 25 Hwy

MPG

3

Seat capacity

Gas 4-Cyl

Engine

Rear Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

1,484 lbs

Payload Capacity

N/A

Towing Capacity

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2WD Ext Cab Work Truck

Starts at

$19,730

18 City / 25 Hwy

MPG

6

Seat capacity

Gas 4-Cyl

Engine

Rear Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

1,441 lbs

Payload Capacity

N/A

Towing Capacity

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2WD Reg Cab LT w/1LT

Starts at

$20,370

18 City / 25 Hwy

MPG

2

Seat capacity

Gas 4-Cyl

Engine

Rear Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

1,484 lbs

Payload Capacity

N/A

Towing Capacity

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4WD Reg Cab Work Truck

Starts at

$20,980

17 City / 23 Hwy

MPG

3

Seat capacity

Gas 4-Cyl

Engine

Four Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

1,465 lbs

Payload Capacity

N/A

Towing Capacity

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2WD Ext Cab LT w/1LT

Starts at

$22,955

18 City / 25 Hwy

MPG

6

Seat capacity

Gas 4-Cyl

Engine

Rear Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

1,441 lbs

Payload Capacity

N/A

Towing Capacity

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4WD Ext Cab Work Truck

Starts at

$23,030

17 City / 23 Hwy

MPG

6

Seat capacity

Gas 4-Cyl

Engine

Four Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

1,422 lbs

Payload Capacity

N/A

Towing Capacity

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2WD Crew Cab LT w/1LT

Starts at

$24,285

18 City / 25 Hwy

MPG

6

Seat capacity

Gas 4-Cyl

Engine

Rear Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

1,272 lbs

Payload Capacity

N/A

Towing Capacity

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4WD Reg Cab LT w/1LT

Starts at

$24,440

17 City / 23 Hwy

MPG

3

Seat capacity

Gas 4-Cyl

Engine

Four Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

1,465 lbs

Payload Capacity

N/A

Towing Capacity

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2WD Ext Cab LT w/2LT

Starts at

$26,160

17 City / 23 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas 5-Cyl

Engine

Rear Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

1,741 lbs

Payload Capacity

N/A

Towing Capacity

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4WD Ext Cab LT w/1LT

Starts at

$26,620

17 City / 23 Hwy

MPG

6

Seat capacity

Gas 4-Cyl

Engine

Four Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

1,422 lbs

Payload Capacity

N/A

Towing Capacity

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2WD Ext Cab LT w/3LT

Starts at

$27,010

14 City / 20 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas V8

Engine

Rear Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

1,441 lbs

Payload Capacity

N/A

Towing Capacity

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2WD Crew Cab LT w/2LT

Starts at

$27,490

17 City / 23 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas 5-Cyl

Engine

Rear Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

1,572 lbs

Payload Capacity

N/A

Towing Capacity

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2WD Crew Cab LT w/3LT

Starts at

$28,340

14 City / 20 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas V8

Engine

Rear Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

1,272 lbs

Payload Capacity

N/A

Towing Capacity

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4WD Crew Cab LT w/1LT

Starts at

$28,460

16 City / 21 Hwy

MPG

6

Seat capacity

Gas 5-Cyl

Engine

Four Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

1,230 lbs

Payload Capacity

N/A

Towing Capacity

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4WD Ext Cab LT w/2LT

Starts at

$29,480

17 City / 23 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas 5-Cyl

Engine

Four Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

1,422 lbs

Payload Capacity

N/A

Towing Capacity

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4WD Crew Cab LT w/2LT

Starts at

$30,320

16 City / 21 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas 5-Cyl

Engine

Four Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

1,230 lbs

Payload Capacity

N/A

Towing Capacity

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Notable features

Choice of three cabs

Four-cylinder, five-cylinder or V-8 engine

Manual or automatic

RWD or 4WD

Standard side curtain airbags

The good & the bad

The good

Wide range of engine, trim choices

ZQ8 setup offers sports car-style handling

Three final-drive ratios available for V-8 engine

Available automatic mechanical locking rear differential

The bad

Exhaust note on five-cylinder engine

V-8 only available with four-speed automatic

Low-grade interior plastics

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Available cars near you

$14,999

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80 mi away
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Safety review

Based on the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado base trim

NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.

Rollover rating: 4/5

17.9%

Risk of rollover

17.9%

Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic

3 years / 36,000 miles

Corrosion

3 years / 36,000 miles

Powertrain

5 years / 100,000 miles

Roadside Assistance

5 years / 100,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage

5 model years or newer / up to 75,000 miles

Basic

12 months / 12,000 miles bumper-to-bumper original warranty, then may continue to 6 years / 100,000 miles limited (depending on variables)

Dealer certification

172-point inspection

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Most recent

By Paulonly1 from Scarbourough

Owns this car

January 27, 2021

It’s a good truck does the job happy with it.

The problem I have is when in four wheel drive hard to make a sharp turn feels like the front end is about to fall off. And the rear seal leak that I have after a hundred thousand miles and what it cost to fix!

Purchased a Used car
Used for Commuting
Does not recommend this car

Comfort 3.0

Interior 3.0

Performance 2.0

Value 4.0

Exterior 4.0

Reliability 4.0

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By used to love chevrolet from owenton, ky.

Owns this car

December 13, 2020

worst vechicle I have ever owned

cost me more money for repairs than any vehicle I have ever owned I used to would only buy gm products from what I have read they are only pieces of junk shame will not help customers only are told your warranty has run out problems started at 90,000 miles

Purchased a New car
Used for Commuting
Does not recommend this car

Comfort 3.0

Interior 3.0

Performance 1.0

Value 1.0

Exterior 4.0

Reliability 1.0

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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado?

The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is available in 4 trim levels:

LT w/1LT (6 styles)
LT w/2LT (4 styles)
LT w/3LT (2 styles)
Work Truck (4 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado?

The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado offers up to 18 MPG in city driving and 25 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?

The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado has an average reliability rating of 4.6 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2012 Chevrolet Colorado owners.

Is the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado a good Truck?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. 92.9% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.7 / 5

Based on 42 reviews

Comfort: 4.5
Interior: 4.2
Performance: 4.5
Value: 4.5
Exterior: 4.5
Reliability: 4.6

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