2012 Chevrolet Colorado

The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado ranks 5 out of 6 Compact Pickup Trucks. This ranking is based on our analysis of 61 published reviews and test drives of the Chevrolet Colorado, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.
The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is a competent and utilitarian compact pickup truck, but reviewers say the competition outshines it in nearly every respect.
Though the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is certainly a decent truck, and its base trims are great for buyers on a budget, reviewers find some serious flaws with it. They say its interior lags behind the competition and its four- and five-cylinder engines don’t have enough power for most truck buyers.  Test drivers suggest that if you can afford to pay a little extra, a better choice would be to upgrade to a full-size Chevrolet Silverado because you’ll get a more capable and comfortable truck for your money, without much of a penalty in fuel economy compared with V8 Colorado models.
However, buyers in the market for a basic, no-frills utility vehicle may find that the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado suits their needs. Though its interior plastics feel cheap and dated, reviewers say the truck’s features are simple and easy to use, making the Colorado a good choice if you want a basic truck that you won’t mind getting dirty. Plus, Car and Driver says that this truck has "legitimate off-road credentials” in Colorado models equipped with an off-road package.
Chevy ColoradoPainted Bodyside Molding
Chevy Colorado Crew Cab 2004-2012, Painted Bodyside Molding. Accentuate your vehicle's styling and protect it from damage at the same time. These painted bodyside moldings will provide a subtle improvement to your vehicle's appearance and guard the doors from parking lot dings and shopping cart dents. They install easily with 3M™ automotive-grade double-sided tape, so in very little time you can be enjoying your vehicle's new look.

Chevy Side Steps

A handful of General Motors trucks and sport utility vehicles need to head on in to their local dealerships. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has just issued a pair of recall notice for 7,507 vehicles as part of two separate safety actions.
The first covers 6,768 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon 2011 model year pickup trucks. According to NHTSA, an ornery transmission adjustment clip might not keep the shift cable in the correct position. This could cause drivers to think there truck is in park, when in fact it's just waiting to roll away in neutral.
A smaller recall notice has been issued for 739 trucks and SUVs due to a steering shaft bolt that's been improperly tightened. If loose, it could make for rather difficult steering and cause an accident. This recall affects the 2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon and Yukon XL.
More comfort for you and extra safety for your truck with Chevy Side Steps from CARiD. Hassle-free boarding onto your truck with anti-slip surfacing and other amenities, like optional lights, that will take the boarding safety to the next level. We have ensured that your choice within CARiD is limited to high-quality products only, working with the best manufacturers that do know style and quality like no others. High grade steels, supreme coatings and finishes that are backed up with years and even decades of warranty.
Shopping at CARiD you'll get the best Chevy Side Steps, that will deliver solid protection to your rocker panels. Installing Chevy Side Steps won't cost you an arm and a leg, it's just as easy as shopping with CARiD, because most of the side steps require no drilling for installation and will simply bolt on. For some of the products you may purchase the optional extenders that will let you position the step bar a bit further from the rocker panel.