The service and repair manual for the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado — 5.3L V8 and 2.9L I4 and 3.7L I5 engines, 7 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 5.3L V8 — 325 cu in, OHV 2.9L I4 — 178 cu in, DOHC 3.7L I5 — 223 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | LT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · WT Cab & Chassis 2-Door · LT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · LT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · WT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · Base Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door +1 |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 59 complaints · 516 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2012 Colorado manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 493
- General Information 1,821
- Accessories & Equipment 3,382
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 212
- Body & Frame 1,269
- Brakes 791
- Restraints 417
- Drivelines & Axles 413
- Steering 172
- Electrical 2,799
- Suspension 232
- Engine Mechanical 900
- Transmission 990
- Engine Performance 2,717
- Front 260
- Rear 260
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2012 Colorado
- Seat Belts — front · 11V552000The loose connections may cause the driver to not receive a visual or audible warning that.
Owners have filed 59 complaints and Chevrolet has issued 516 technical service bulletins for the 2012 Colorado. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2012 Colorado manual
Is this manual specific to the 2012 Colorado?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2012 model year, covering the 5.3L V8 and 2.9L I4 and 3.7L I5 across the LT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, WT Cab & Chassis 2-Door, LT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, LT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, WT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, Base Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, WT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for this year.
What 2012 Colorado problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 2012 Colorado, covering seat belts. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Chevrolet dealers.
Does it include 2012 Colorado wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2012 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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