Chevrolet Colorado 2012
Model Colorado made in 2012 by Chevrolet got 22 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 9 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electronic stability control, engine and steering. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, power train and steering. There were some recalls concerninglatches/locks/linkages, seat belts.
Model 2012
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V594000 | General Motors LLC | from 04/06/2011 to 08/28/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 118800 | MFR | General Motors LLC | 12/19/2012 | 12/19/2012 | 571 | 113 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm's number for this campaign is 12319.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V552000 | GENERAL MOTORS LLC | from 09/30/2011 to 10/25/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 5593 | 12/07/2011 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS LLC | 11/17/2011 | 11/18/2011 | 571 | 208 | |||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm's safety recall campaign number is 11322.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
| PI0639A | 03/01/2012 | 10043887 | Gm: the service stabilitrak message being displayed in dic. the stabilitrak indicator light may also be on. *js | 05/01/2012 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| PIP-5031 | 06/01/2012 | 10045063 | Gmc/chevrolet: some trucks, equipped with automatic transmission 4l60e, may experience slipping, missed or late shifts in 3rd and 4th gears due to possible 3-4 clutch distress. *pe | 08/15/2012 | |
| PIP-3366-B | 11/01/2011 | 10043185 | Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer: some suvs and trucks are exhibiting a condition where by grinding/ratcheting type noise coming from automatic transmission when shifting into park while in 4wd low (4lo) range. *pe | 02/29/2012 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| PIP-5009-D | 05/01/2012 | 10044391 | Gmc/chevrolet: malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is illuminated and has a harsh shift 1-2. the tcc enable solenoid and wire harness should be replaced when repairs are performed on transmission. *pe | 06/18/2012 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| PI0639A | 03/01/2012 | 10043887 | Gm: the service stabilitrak message being displayed in dic. the stabilitrak indicator light may also be on. *js | 05/01/2012 | |
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||||
| PI-0093-A | 12/01/2012 | 10051159 | Gmc/chevrolet: when turning steering wheel, either left or right, a slight pop is felt, or clunking or clicking noise can be heard from steering column or steering column housing. models 2009-12 colorado, canyon. *pe | 02/25/2013 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID | |||||
| PI-0671 | 02/01/2012 | 10043629 | General motors: reservoir for power steering fluid is heat damaged and leaking. may caused problems with power steering pump. *pe | 04/16/2012 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||||
| PI-0671 | 02/01/2012 | 10043629 | General motors: reservoir for power steering fluid is heat damaged and leaking. may caused problems with power steering pump. *pe | 04/16/2012 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
| PI-0189-A | 05/01/2012 | 10044370 | Chevrolet/gmc: when driving over bumps or imperfections in road, the front suspension would make rattling noise. *pe | 06/15/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | |||
| 06/15/2012 | 350 | 1 | |
| At approximately 350 miles on the truck odometer, the dashboard warning module on my new 2012 chevrolet colorado pickup truck illuminated with service stab sys. the warning light remained on until i parked the truck. i took the truck to the dealership service center. the service representative at the dealer told me to ignore the warning light. the technician could not find a fault code stored that reflected a stability problem. he told me that no such warning could have illuminated or it would be in the memory of the vehicle | |||
| ENGINE | |||
| 06/10/2012 | 380 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet colorado. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled. the contact stated that he coasted to the side of the road and restarted but the engine failed again. the contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer for diagnosis. the dealer advised the contact that an unknown sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but when the vehicle was test driven, a fire originated from the engine. the vehicle was not destroyed. there were no injuries reported. the manufacturer was notified but the contact had not received a response. the failure mileage was 380. kmj | |||
| 06/10/2012 | 380 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet colorado. the contact stated that while going 20 mph, the vehicle stalled. the contact stated that he coasted to the side of the road and restarted and the engine failed again. the contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer for diagnosis. the dealer stated that a censor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but when the vehicle was test driven, a fire originated from the engine. the vehicle was not destroyed and there were no injuries. the manufacturer was notified but the contact has not received a response. the failure mileage was 380. ap | |||
| 02/01/2012 | 2500 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet colorado. while driving approximately 5 mph the contact heard a popping sound coming from the exhaust system. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the technician advised that the muffler would have to be replaced. the muffler was replaced but the failure continued. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 2,500. kmj | |||
| 02/01/2012 | 2500 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet colorodo. while driving approximately 5 mph the contact heard a popping sound coming from the exhaust sytem. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the technician stated the muffler would have to be replaced. the muffler was replaced but the failure continued. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 2,500. da | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 10/23/2012 | 1550 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet colorado. the contact stated the steering wheel was extremely difficult to maneuver. the steering wheel would not return to the center after completing a turn. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the rack and pinion shaft twice and the power steering pump once. the steering continued to fail. the manufacturer was notified who advised the contact that the failure was normal for the vehicle. the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure mileage was 1,550. kmj | |||
| 10/23/2012 | 1550 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet colorado. the contact stated the steering was very difficult to steer. the steering does not steer back to the center after making a turn. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the rack and pinion shft twice and the power steering pump once. the steering continued to be in operable. the manufacturer was notified who stated this failure was normal. the vehicle was not repaired again. the failure mileage was 1,550. mw | |||
| 10/23/2012 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2012 chevy colorado extended cab 2x4 i4 engine lt1. the problem is in the steering. the steering is extremely hard turning. the steering does not return to center at more than 30 degrease when after making a turn. when starting out, turn wheel 90 degrease and then proceed forward and the steering wheel will stay in this position and car will just drive in circles. took to andrew chevy had sae certified tek test drive, stated there is a problem make an appointment. andrew called and said it would need a new rack and pinion, replaced. still all steering is the same. took to heiser chevy they looked at it and the rack and pinion was leaking oil. heiser replace rack and pinion still steering not fixed. two days later power steering pump goes out. heiser replaced power steering pump. still remains with steering problem, does not return and really hard to steer. like a tank. 900 miles, $23,000.00 hmmmm. chevy customer service useless telling me now that this is the way the truck is supposed to be. not, owned a 2008 same model never had and issue like this and all good operating vehicle do not steer like this!!! when driving this truck be very aware and ready to return wheel dangerous. surely not what i learned in drivers ed, after making the turn let the wheel slide back threw your hands. 51 and some things you never forget... *tr | |||
| 10/23/2012 | 0 | ||
| 2012 chevy colorado extended cab 2x4 i4 engine lt1. the problem is in the steering. the steering is extremely hard turning. the steering does not return to center at more than 30 degrease when after making a turn. when starting out, turn wheel 90 degrease and then proceed forward and the steering wheel will stay in this position and car will just drive in circles. took to andrew chevy had sae certified tek test drive, stated there is a problem make an appointment. andrew called and said it would need a new rack and pion, replaced. still all steering is the same. took to heiser chevy they looked at it and the rack and pion was leaking oil. heiser replace rack and pion still steering not fixed. two days later power steering pump goes out. heiser replaced power steering pump. still remains with steering problem, does not return and really hard to steer. like a tank. 900 miles, $23,000.00 hmmmm. chevy customer service useless telling me now that this is the way the truck is supposed to be. not, owned a 2008 same model never had and issue like this and all good operating vehicle do not steer like this!!! when driving this truck be very aware and ready to return wheel dangerous. surely not what i learned in drivers ed, after making the turn let the wheel slide back threw your hands. 51 and some things you never forget... | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 10/23/2012 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2012 chevy colorado extended cab 2x4 i4 engine lt1. the problem is in the steering. the steering is extremely hard turning. the steering does not return to center at more than 30 degrease when after making a turn. when starting out, turn wheel 90 degrease and then proceed forward and the steering wheel will stay in this position and car will just drive in circles. took to andrew chevy had sae certified tek test drive, stated there is a problem make an appointment. andrew called and said it would need a new rack and pinion, replaced. still all steering is the same. took to heiser chevy they looked at it and the rack and pinion was leaking oil. heiser replace rack and pinion still steering not fixed. two days later power steering pump goes out. heiser replaced power steering pump. still remains with steering problem, does not return and really hard to steer. like a tank. 900 miles, $23,000.00 hmmmm. chevy customer service useless telling me now that this is the way the truck is supposed to be. not, owned a 2008 same model never had and issue like this and all good operating vehicle do not steer like this!!! when driving this truck be very aware and ready to return wheel dangerous. surely not what i learned in drivers ed, after making the turn let the wheel slide back threw your hands. 51 and some things you never forget... *tr | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 04/18/2012 | 13350 | ||
| Tl- the contact rented a 2012 chevrolet colorado. while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle continued to accelerate at the same speed as the contact removed his foot from the accelerator pedal. the vehicle decelerated once the contact applied the brakes. the vehicle rental company was advised of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle would be further inspected to assess any possible failures. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 13,350. kmj | |||
| 04/18/2012 | 13350 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet colorado. while driving at approximately 70 mph the vehicle continued to accelerate at the same speed when the contact removed his foot from the accelerator pedal. the vehicle decelerated once the contact placed his foot on the brake pedal. the vehicle was a rental vehicle so it was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the rental company stated they would have the vehicle inspected. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 13,350. ds | |||