These are standard specifications for the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual , 4 Automatic HydraMatic 4L60
Data updated January 2023
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel (standard), 4WD |
| Body / Chassis : | Welded Steel |
| Production Years for Series : | 2004 - 2014 |
| Price : | MSRP: $17,475-30,325 Invoice: $16,775-28,804 |
| Weight : | 3366 lbs | 1526.792 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2900 cc | 177.0 cu in. | 2.9 L. |
| Power : | 185 HP (136.16 KW) @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque : | 190 Ft-Lbs (258 NM) @ 2800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Compression : | 10:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-Aluminum block and head |
| Sequential Fuel Injection | |
| Redline : | 6300 RPM |
| Ignition system : | Coil on Plug, Platinum Tipped Spark Plugs |
| Inline 5 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3700 cc | 225.8 cu in. | 3.7 L. |
| Power : | 242 HP (178.112 KW) @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque : | 242 Ft-Lbs (328 NM) @ 4600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Compression : | 10:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 20 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-Aluminum block and head |
| Sequential Fuel Injection | |
| Redline : | 6300 RPM |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5300 cc | 323.4 cu in. | 5.3 L. |
| Power : | 300 HP (220.8 KW) @ 5200 RPM |
| Torque : | 320 Ft-Lbs (434 NM) @ 3600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.7:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-Aluminum block and head |
| Sequential Fuel Injection | |
| Redline : | 6000 RPM |
5 Manual , 4 Automatic HydraMatic 4L60
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.75 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.26 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.37 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.00 |
| 5th Gear : | 0.73 |
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2012 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD | |
| Frontal passenger : | Not Tested |
| Side driver : | Not Tested |
| Side rear passenger : | Not Tested |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : |  Risk of Rollover 18.5% |
| 2012 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC RWD | |
| Frontal driver : | Not Tested |
| Frontal passenger : | Not Tested |
| Side driver : | Not Tested |
| Side rear passenger : | Not Tested |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : |  Risk of Rollover 20.4% |
| 2012 Chevrolet Colorado PU/RC RWD | |
| Frontal driver : | Not Tested |
| Frontal passenger : | Not Tested |
| Side driver : | Not Tested |
| Side rear passenger : | Not Tested |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | Risk of Rollover 20.4% |
| 2012 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC AWD | |
| Frontal driver : | Not Tested |
| Frontal passenger : | Not Tested |
| Side driver : | Not Tested |
| Side rear passenger : | Not Tested |
| Rollover 4 Wheel Drive : | Risk of Rollover 17.9% |
| 2012 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC AWD | |
| Frontal driver : | Not Tested |
| Frontal passenger : | Not Tested |
| Side driver : | Not Tested |
| Side rear passenger : | Not Tested |
| Rollover 4 Wheel Drive : | Risk of Rollover 19.1% |
| 2012 Chevrolet Colorado PU/RC AWD | |
| Frontal driver : | Not Tested |
| Frontal passenger : | Not Tested |
| Side driver : | Not Tested |
| Side rear passenger : | Not Tested |
| Rollover 4 Wheel Drive : | Risk of Rollover 19.1% |
Recall
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
| Mfr Report Date | 20110406 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 12V594000 |
| 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 | 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. |
| 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. |
Data updated January 2023
2012 Averages
| Avg. Home : | $263,200 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $3.55 |
| Total Car Production : | 10,335,765 |
2012 Chevrolet Colorado FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado? A: The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado has wheelbase sizes of 111.30 and 126.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado? A: The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado has lengths of 192.40 and 207.10 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado? A: The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado has a width of 67.60 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado have?A: The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado has 39.60 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado have?A: The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado has legroom of 44.00 inches.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado? A: The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado was offered as a Crew Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab.Q: How much did the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado had an MSRP of $17,475 - $$30,325 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado have? A: The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2900 cc | 177.0 cu in. | 2.9 L.) with 185 HP (136.16 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 190 Ft-Lbs (258 NM) @ 2800 RPM Inline 5 (3700 cc | 225.8 cu in. | 3.7 L.) with 242 HP (178.112 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 242 Ft-Lbs (328 NM) @ 4600 RPM V 8 (5300 cc | 323.4 cu in. | 5.3 L.) with 300 HP (220.8 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 320 Ft-Lbs (434 NM) @ 3600 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado have? A: The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 4 speed Automatic HydraMatic 4L60.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado?
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado? A: The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado has wheelbase sizes of 111.30 and 126.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado? A: The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado has lengths of 192.40 and 207.10 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado? A: The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado has a width of 67.60 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado have?A: The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado has 39.60 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado have?A: The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado has legroom of 44.00 inches.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado? A: The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado was offered as a Crew Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab.Q: How much did the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado had an MSRP of $17,475 - $$30,325 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado have? A: The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2900 cc | 177.0 cu in. | 2.9 L.) with 185 HP (136.16 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 190 Ft-Lbs (258 NM) @ 2800 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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