2012 Chevrolet Colorado

US · Pickup · Small Pickup Trucks 2WD

The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is listed in the US market as a pickup with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: Varies by configuration: 2.9L 4-cylinder, 3.7L 5-cylinder, 5.3L 8-cylinder
Transmission: Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: RWD, 4WD
Fuel: Gasoline
Economy: 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) combined

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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

2.9L 4-cylinder, 3.7L 5-cylinder, 5.3L 8-cylinder

Combined Economy

16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) combined

Drivetrain

RWD, 4WD

Transmission

Automatic, Manual

Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	Varies by configuration: 2.9L 4-cylinder, 3.7L 5-cylinder, 5.3L 8-cylinder
Displacement	2.9 L to 5.3 L
Cylinders	4 to 8
Fuel type	Gasoline	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Gears	4 to 5
Drivetrain	Varies by configuration: RWD, 4WD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)
Highway	19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

16 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 6, 2026.

12V594000: 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.
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…
Reported December 19, 2012. View on NHTSA
11V552000: 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…
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…
Reported November 17, 2011. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 7, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 14, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 7, 2026

Data verified: November 7, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado have?

Varies by configuration: 2.9L 4-cylinder, 3.7L 5-cylinder, 5.3L 8-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado?

Combined fuel economy is 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: RWD, 4WD.

Are there recalls for the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 6, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.