You go because you can. Adventure can happen anywhere, and nothing else gets you to more beaches, streams and vertical drops than a 2012 Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck. Its rugged bed, adjustable two-position tailgate, available Vortec® 5.3L V8 and Automatic Locking Rear Differential let you toss everything for your weekend escape into the bed and head out.
| Regular Cab (2WD and 4x4) |
| Extended Cab (2WD and 4x4) |
| Crew Cab (2WD and 4x4) |
| 2WD CITY/HWY. | 4X4 CITY/HWY. | |
| Vortec 2.9L I-4 manual | 18/25 | 18/24 |
| Vortec 2.9L I-4 automatic | 18/25 | 17/23 |
| Vortec 3.7L I-5 automatic (Regular and Extended Cab) | 17/23 | 17/23 |
| Vortec 3.7L I-5 automatic (Crew Cab) | 17/23 | 16/21 |
| Vortec 5.3L V8 automatic | 14/20 | 14/19 |
| REG. CAB | EXT. CAB | CREW CAB | |
| Payload1 (lbs.) | 1429 | 1384 | 1216 |
| Fuel tank (gal. approx.) | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Trailer weight rating2 (lbs.) | 4000 | 6000 | 6000 |
| GVWR3 (lbs.) | 5150 | 5300 | 5300 |
| WT4 | Z85 | Z715 | SPORT6 | |
| Bodyguard Package: bed rail protectors and molded splash guards | Optional | Optional | Optional | Not Available |
| Cargo box: Fleetside (four tie-downs) | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Foglamps: front, halogen | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Grille: body-color bar and grille surround | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available |
| Grille: body-color surround with chrome bar | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available |
| Grille: body-color bar with body-color and chrome-trimmed grille surround | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard |
| Rear doors: two, rear-opening and rear-hinged (Extended Cab) | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear doors: two, full-opening and front-hinged (Crew Cab) | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| WT4 | Z85 | Z715 | SPORT6 | |
| Differential: automatic locking rear | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Engine: Vortec 2.9L I4 with 185 hp and 190 lb.-ft. of torque | Standard | Standard6,7 | Not Available | Not Available |
| Engine: Vortec 3.7L I5 with 242 hp and 242 lb.-ft. of torque | Optional8 | Optional9 | Standard | Not Available |
| Engine: Vortec 5.3L V8 with 300 hp and 320 lb.-ft. of torque | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Standard |
| Shield: front underbody (4x4 and 2WD with 5.3L V8) | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available |
| Suspension Package: Sport | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard |
| Suspension Package: Off-Road | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available |
| StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System (includes Traction Control) | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Transfer case: Insta-Trac; includes dash-mounted controls (4x4) | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| WT4 | Z85 | Z715 | SPORT6 | |
| Airbags:10 driver and right- front passenger; passenger-side includes Passenger Sensing System | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air bags:10 head-curtain, side-impact for driver, right-front passenger and rear outboard occupants | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Brakes: four-wheel antilock (ABS), front disc/rear drum | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| OnStar®:11 with Directions & Connections® Plan (standard for the first six months) | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| WT4 | Z85 | Z715 | SPORT6 | |
| Power Convenience Package: auto-dimming rearview mirror, power windows, power-programmable door locks, power outside mirrors and Remote Keyless Entry | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering column: Tilt-Wheel, adjustable | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering wheel: leather-wrapped | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Window: rear-sliding | Not Available | Optional5 | Standard | Standard |
| WT4 | Z85 | Z715 | SPORT6 | |
| Deluxe Cloth three-passenger 60/40 split-bench with recliners, armrest with storage and integral head restraints | Optional | Standard | Not Available | Not Available |
| LT Deluxe Cloth high-back bucket seats with integral head restraints, recliners and floor-mounted center console with storage | Not Available | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Deluxe high-back leather-appointed front bucket seats with heated seatbacks and cushions, eight-way driver and six-way front passenger power-adjustable seats (Crew Cab) | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear: two forward-facing, flat-folding seats with rear underseat storage compartments (Extended Cab) | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear: three-passenger 60/40 split-bench flat-folding seat with head restraints and underseat and behind-seat storage (Crew Cab) | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| WT4 | Z85 | Z715 | SPORT6 | |
| AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 player | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Personal Audio Link12 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| SiriusXM Satellite Radio:13 with three trial months | Optional12 | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| WT4 | Z85 | Z715 | SPORT6 | |
| Crew Cab Value Option Package: AM/FM stereo, four 16-inch steel wheels | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available |
| WT4 | Z85 | Z715 | SPORT6 | |
| 16-inch steel14 | Standard | Optional | Not Available | Not Available |
| 16-inch aluminum | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available |
| 16-inch chrome-clad | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available |
| 17-inch chrome-clad | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available |
| 18-inch Midnight Silver | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard |
| Chrome Fuel-Filler Door | Folding Hard Tonneau Cover |
| Chrome Grille | Personal Audio Link |
| Chrome Stainless Steel Tubular Assist Steps | Soft Tonneau Cover |