2012 Chevrolet Colorado Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 12%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado, 12% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Popping noise from the front end when turning left or right and applying brakes.come to find out the frame is cracked on both left and right frame rails at the factory welds. This truck has never been in an accident and I'm the original owner. The chevy dealer condemned the truck for safety reasons and said the only repair is to replace the entire frame.”
NHTSA complaint #11382757, filed 2020-12, 130,000 miles“The hub assembly came apart while driving which disabled the steering of the vehicle. We have replaced the hub assemblies 5 times in the last year, due to faulty design of the parts, and were well aware there could be an issue because the first time it happened it didnt lock up completely while driving and would start making a squealing noise. We bought this truck in 2018 with 49000 miles on it and have put 45000 mile on the truck in the last 4 years. …”
NHTSA complaint #11451449, filed 2022-02“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10489353, filed 2012-12, 1,550 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10486511, filed 2012-11Related service bulletins
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Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 22% |
| 2024 | 6 | 5% |
| 2023 | 7 | 5% |
| 2022 | 12 | 21% |
| 2021 | 10 | 13% |
| 2020 | 10 | 11% |
| 2019 | 22 | 15% |
| 2018 | 18 | 10% |
| 2017 | 19 | 9% |
| 2016 | 464 | 65% |
| 2015 | 365 | 73% |
| 2012 | 5 | 12% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 10 | 4% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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