Recall 12V594000: 2010–2012 Chevrolet Colorado and 1 other model

Report received

Dec 19, 2012

Manufacturer

General Motors LLC

Potentially affected

118,800vehicles

Model years

2010–2012

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2010 Chevrolet Colorado29 complaints
• 2011 Chevrolet Colorado42 complaints
• 2012 Chevrolet Colorado42 complaints
• 2010 GMC Canyon8 complaints
• 2011 GMC Canyon12 complaints
• 2012 GMC Canyon23 complaints