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2012 Chevrolet
Colorado
Stock #:
Engine:
Trans:
Color:
Odo:
VIN:
45721A
5-Cyl 3.7 Liter
4
Victory Red
22,104
1GCHTCFE5C8133700
Four Wheel Drive
Air Conditioning
Anti-Lock Brakes
Automatic Transmission
Bed Liner
Cruise Control
Daytime Running Lights
Keyless Entry
Navigation System
Power Brakes
Power Door Locks
Power Steering
Power Windows
Traction Control
Tilt Steering Wheel
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Vehicle Specification
VIN: 1GCHTCFE5C8133700
2012 Chevrolet Colorado 4WD Crew Cab LT w/1LT
model year:
2012
body type:
Crew Pickup
division:
Chevrolet
market class name:
4WD Standard Pickup Trucks
model name:
Colorado
manufacturer identifier:
United States Chevrolet Active
style and trim:
4WD Crew Cab LT w/1LT
driving wheels:
4x4
Engine and Fuel
engine type:
5 Cylinder Engine
hp value:
242.0
fuel type:
cylinders:
5
hp rpm:
5600
fuel tank capacity:
displ liters:
3.7
net torque value:
242.0
fuel tank capacity unit:
net torque rpm:
4600
forced induction type:
displ cubic inch: 226
Gasoline Fuel
fuel economy city:
16.0
19.0
fuel economy hwy:
21.0
gal
fuel economy unit:
MPG
Standard Equipment
ENTERTAINMENT
Audio system feature, uplevel speaker system
Visors, driver and front passenger, padded with cloth includes
front passenger vanity mirror
Cruise control
Bluetooth for Phone, personal cell phone connectivity to
vehicle audio system (Deleted when (UE0) OnStar delete is
ordered.)
Air conditioning, single-zone manual
EXTERIOR
Theft-deterrent system, vehicle, PASSlock
Tailgate, 2-position
Steering column, Tilt-Wheel
Bumpers front body-color upper with Dark Gray lower, rear
step-style body-color with a Dark Smoke Gray pad
MECHANICAL
Air dam, Ebony
Suspension, rear semi-floating axle with 2-stage multi-leaf
springs
Moldings, color-keyed bodyside
Grille, color-keyed bar and grille surround
Fog lamps, front, halogen
Glass, Solar-Ray deep-tinted (all windows except light-tinted
glass on windshield, driver-and front passenger-side glass)
(Not available with (Y5D) Crew Cab Value Option Package)
Wipers, front intermittent with washers
INTERIOR
Warning tones headlamp on, key-in-ignition, driver safety belt
unfasten and turn signal on
Power outlets, 2 auxiliary with covers, 12-volt
Rear axle, 3.73 ratio (Refer to the Engine and Axle section for
compatibility requirements. Must specify.)
GVWR, 5300 lbs. (2404 kg) (4x4 models only. Refer to the
Engine and Axle section for compatibility requirements. Must
specify)
Transfer case, Insta-Trac, electronic shift with dash-mounted
controls (4x4 models only.)
Battery, heavy-duty 590 cold-cranking amps, maintenance-free
with rundown protection
Alternator, 125 amps
Floor covering, Ebony carpeting
Suspension, front, torsion bar and stabilizer bar (4X4 models
only)
Seats, second row 60/40 split-bench, flat-folding
Suspension Package, Heavy-Duty
Accents, interior Titanium Nova Silver-colored air outlets and
center control stack with chrome door handle bezels, uplevel
instrument cluster bezel, front upper door speaker bezel and
air vent sliders
Trailer wiring, 7-pin sealed connector (Included and only
available with (Z82) Trailering equipment. Included on 4x4
models.)
Door trim integral armrests and driver- and front passengerside map pockets with cloth inserts
Coat hooks, driver- and passenger-side rear
Instrumentation, analog with speedometer, odometer with trip
odometer, fuel level, engine temperature, tachometer and
Driver Information Center
Front underbody shield (4x4 models only)
Pickup box, Fleetside, all-welded steel with double wall
construction and corrosion protection with 4 cargo tie-downs
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, front disc/rear drum
Assist handles, front passenger and rear outboard
Engine, 3.7L DOHC 5-cylinder SFI (242 hp [180.4 kW] @ 5600
rpm), 242 lb-ft [326.7 N-m] @ 4600 rpm) (Standard on 4x4
models. Refer to the Engine and Axle section for compatibility
requirements. Must specify.)
Steering wheel, leather-wrapped
Steering, power, rack-and-pinion
Vehicle Specification
VIN: 1GCHTCFE5C8133700
2012 Chevrolet Colorado 4WD Crew Cab LT w/1LT
model year:
2012
body type:
Crew Pickup
division:
Chevrolet
market class name:
4WD Standard Pickup Trucks
model name:
Colorado
manufacturer identifier:
United States Chevrolet Active
style and trim:
4WD Crew Cab LT w/1LT
driving wheels:
4x4
Standard Equipment
Four wheel drive
Differential, automatic locking rear (Included on 4x4 models.)
Recovery hooks, 2 front, frame-mounted (4x4 models only)
SAFETY
LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren),
for child safety seats
StabiliTrak, stability control system with Traction Control
Air bags, frontal, driver and right-front passenger with
Passenger Sensing System (A note about child safety: Always
use safety belts and the correct child restraint for your child's
age and size. Even with air bags and the Passenger Sensing
System, child
Air bags, head curtain side-impact, driver and right-front
passenger, first and second row outboard passengers (Head
Curtain Side Air Bags are designed to help reduce the risk of
head and neck injuries to front and rear seat occupants on the
near side of
Safety belts, 3-point, driver and right-front passenger,
adjustable (center front position lap belt with bench seat only)
Safety belts, 3-point, rear, all seating positions
Tire Pressure Monitor
Door locks, child security rear
Daytime Running Lamps with automatic exterior lamp control
"From Edmunds.com"
2012 Chevrolet Colorado Review
Published: 07/22/2011
What's New for 2012
Except for an automatic locking rear differential on midlevel trim models, the Chevy Colorado
offers no significant changes for 2012.
Introduction
Chevy seems to be on another 10-year plan with its Colorado compact/midsize pickup. The
Colorado's predecessor, the S10, lasted more than two decades. And though the 2012 Chevrolet
Colorado is a competent truck, its age has resulted in it being outclassed by its primary rivals in
terms of utility, design, feature content and all-around desirability.
Entering its ninth year of production without a full redesign, the Colorado is still an affordable
pickup with much the same muscular look as Chevy's full-size trucks. It offers multiple
configurations of body styles, trim levels and engines, including a stout 300-horsepower V8 that
can pull 6,000 pounds of trailer toys.
But a look inside the cabin reveals the Colorado's shortcomings. This utilitarian space with its
unimpressive materials hasn't changed much since the Colorado's debut. Chevy designed the
interior with unfussy truck buyers in mind -- large knobs can be manipulated while wearing work
gloves -- but the fleet managers who find themselves in compact pickups won't be impressed
with this truck's noisy cabin and busy ride.
Among competing small trucks, only the Ford Ranger feels more dated, so the Colorado wins
against this rival. But the Nissan Frontier and Toyota Tacoma are two more contemporary and
refined alternatives to the Colorado. Value hunters might even consider late-model used versions
of these competitors before settling on the aging Colorado.
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is a compact/midsize pickup offered in three body styles: regular
cab, extended cab (with small rear access doors) and crew cab (with four regular doors).
Crew cabs come equipped with 5-foot cargo boxes while other models feature a 6-foot box. The
Colorado is offered in either a basic Work Truck or a premium LT trim, with the latter available
in LT1, LT2 and LT3 subsets tailored to specific needs. Every model of the rear-wheel-drive
Colorado except for the LT3 offers four-wheel drive as an option.
Standard features for the Work Truck version of the Colorado include 16-inch steel wheels, a
front split bench seat, a tilt steering column, air-conditioning, cruise control, OnStar, Bluetooth
and an AM/FM stereo. The LT1 adds 16-inch alloy wheels, privacy glass, deluxe cloth
upholstery, full power accessories, an auto-dimming rearview mirror and upgraded audio with a
CD/MP3 player and satellite radio.
The LT2 models gain an off-road suspension, a sliding rear window, chrome exterior trim and
front bucket seats. The LT3 is similar but has the V8 engine and a sport suspension. Leather
seating is an option for crew-cab Colorados.
Powertrains and Performance
The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado offers three engines. The base engine is a 2.9-liter four-cylinder
generating 185 horsepower and 190 pound-feet of torque. Optional for all trims (and standard on
4WD Crew Cabs) is a 3.7-liter five-cylinder that produces 242 hp and 242 lb-ft of torque.
Finally, a 5.3-liter V8 rated at 300 hp and 320 lb-ft of torque comes standard on the LT3 and is
optional on LT2 models.
A five-speed manual transmission is standard for most four-cylinder Colorados, with a fourspeed automatic optional; the five-cylinder and V8 engines are equipped only with the automatic.
Four-wheel-drive models feature a dual-range InstaTrac transfer case with controls conveniently
mounted on the dash.
EPA estimated fuel economy ranges from 18 mpg city/25 mpg highway and 21 combined for the
regular cab model equipped with the four-cylinder to 14 mpg city/19 highway and 16 mpg
combined for crew cabs equipped with the V8 and four-wheel drive. A properly equipped V8powered Colorado can tow up to 6,000 pounds.
Safety
The 2012 Chevy Colorado comes standard with OnStar, antilock brakes, stability control,
traction control and side curtain airbags.
In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety testing, an extended-cab Colorado received a topranked score of "Good" for frontal offset collisions. The crew cab model, however, fared worse
and earned a second-best "Acceptable" ranking for the same test and a worst "Poor" rating for
side-impact protection.
Interior Design and Special Features
Although the Colorado looks handsome from the outside, sharing chiseled cues with the full-size
Silverado, the cabin appears stuck in time. While rivals have become more refined, the Colorado
continues with mediocre cabin furnishings, plenty of hard plastic trim and seats that are barely
comfortable, much less supportive.
On the other hand, controls and instruments are arranged in a simple and straightforward fashion,
and there's plenty of room up front. Passengers in non-crew cab models, however, will have to
shuffle and twist to reach the rear seats through the small door openings. Once back there, they'll
likely find small quarters and tight legroom.
Outside, the Colorado's tailgate can be set partially open to furnish a flat loading area for 4x8
panels or long items.
Driving Impressions
The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado's smaller four- and five cylinder engines are smooth enough, but
fall short of the competition's V6s. The V8 compensates for this deficit, although at the expense
of fuel economy. The Colorado's four-speed automatic transmission shifts cleanly, yet it can't
deliver the acceleration or fuel economy delivered by the competition's five-speed automatics.
Around town, the Colorado is reasonably quiet, although the amount of wind and road noise is
certainly trucklike. The standard suspension affords plenty of load-carrying capability, but at the
price of plenty of bounce across bad pavement and dirt roads.
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2012 Chevrolet Colorado Consumer Review
It's a Truck, not a car
By pubob on 01/14/12 17:37 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2012 Chevrolet Colorado Work Truck 4dr Extended Cab SB (2.9L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Really like it, have had Dakota's, Ranger's, full size Chevy's, this is the best yet. Better gas
mileage, simple controls, very comfortable and very nicely priced. Dated? Maybe but it has all
the same bells-and-whistles the others have, at least in the LT2 I purchased. Forget the reviews,
if you want a truck but not full size this is the one and don't expect back seats in any extended
cab to be "real" seats.
Favorite Features
Simple, accessible controls.
Suggested Improvements
None, works great as-is.
Great Truck
By oldschool14 on 12/13/12 16:58 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2012 Chevrolet Colorado Work Truck 4dr Extended Cab SB (2.9L 4cyl 5M)
Review
So far this has been a great truck. It handles very well, rides decent for a 4X4 and its gas mileage
is good for a 4x4. It also looks better than its competition but that is a matter of personal
preference. Some of the reviews dont really reflect this is a truck for its intended purpose and not
a car. Excellent 4X4 capabilities.
Favorite Features
2LT package is nice and 18 inch wheels compliment the whole thing. Buckets are pretty
comfortable and interior controls are easy to reach. Its also a truck that looks like a truck and
there is no mistaking that. The 5 cyl has more than enough power, delivers reasonable gas
mileage and can tow pretty well.
Suggested Improvements
A little less plastic in the interior but again its a truck and not a car. Other than that, its a pretty
nice ride.
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2012 Chevrolet Colorado LT Z85
Report Run Date: 2014-01-02 17:05:52.088 EST
Report Summary
VIN: 1GCHTCFE5C8133700
Class: Pickup - Small
Year: 2012
Engine: 3.7L I5 MPI
Make: Chevrolet
Country of Assembly: United States
Model: Colorado LT Z85
Vehicle Age: 2 year(s)
Style/Body: Crew Cab 4D
Calculated Owners: 1
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