2012 Chevrolet Colorado Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 21%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,563miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the air bags of the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado, 21% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,563 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Shortly after I bought this truck with 33000 mile on it in june of 2018 the airbag light came on for no apparent reason and has continued to remain lit since that time. Since the vehicle is no longer under warrranty, I have been unable to get it repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #11197345, filed 2019-04, 34,000 miles“About 3 months ago, the airbag light come on, I've checked the codes it gives me and it b0065, b0066, I've checked all the wires and they are in perfect condition, don't know what to do now”
NHTSA complaint #11372893, filed 2020-11, 140,000 miles“I noticed the airbag warning light on one morning in late october. As I was going out of town, I could not deal with it until I got back, last week. When I took it to the dealer, on saturday, they read the error codes from the airbag module, but could not interpret them, as the specialist was not on duty. I returned it tuesday, (today), and they diagnosed a broken wire in the wiring harness to the left rear door. They replaced it, at a charge of 247.07. They did not cover it under warranty, though the vehicle is only 26 months old, because it is over the 36,000 mile warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #10654271, filed 2014-11, 43,000 miles“2012 chev Colorado extended cab (purchased new in 2012). Air bag light is on. 1st incident aug 2015 (32,000 miles). Dealership ran diag scan and pulled code b0092 and repaired wires under passenger seat and cleared code. 2nd incident less than 4 months later (34,000 miles) ' dealership cleared code. 3rd incident apr. 2016 (37,000 miles). Dealership found b0092 set in sdm. An inspection found three wires broken. Repaired wiring under passenger seat and cleared code. Nothing is being put under the seat. …”
NHTSA complaint #10870693, filed 2016-05, 32,000 miles“Air bag warning light would come on and go off periodically while driving. Took to the dealership to have it checked and they stated that there is a short in the harness and the passenger side front post airbag needs to be completely replaced due to this short. The vehicle had 90k miles but it is only 4 years old. The cost of this repair was quoted at $1200. With the vehicle only being 4 years old, chevy needs to stand behind their products and cover this safety item under warranty or consider a recall for any faulty connecters that are part of their air bag safety system.”
NHTSA complaint #10875475, filed 2016-06, 90,000 milesAir bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 6 | 8% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 | 7 | 4% |
| 2017 | 9 | 4% |
| 2016 | 10 | 1% |
| 2015 | 12 | 2% |
| 2012 | 9 | 21% |
| 2011 | 10 | 24% |
| 2010 | 4 | 14% |
| 2009 | 6 | 9% |
| 2008 | 14 | 17% |
| 2007 | 12 | 9% |
| 2006 | 17 | 7% |
| 2005 | 33 | 9% |
| 2004 | 29 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
8 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology