$4,602 higher median
2010 Ford F-250
All trims
$15,900Median asking price · 167 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$12,900–$19,944
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2012 Chevrolet Colorado 1LT
VIN
1GCDSCFE5C8116543
Typical market price
$12,222
4 comparable listings
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Market price range
Based on 4 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of September 27, 2026Below market
$11,054
Middle of range
$12,222
Above market
$13,692
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1GCDSCFE5C8116543Trim
1LT
Engine
1.8L · V4
Drivetrain
4x2
Body
Pickup
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2012
Made by
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
21
MPG
City
18
MPG
Highway
24
MPG
$2,210
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 21 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 Chevrolet Colorado likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Fuel
$11,050
Insurance
$6,800
Maintenance & repairs
$7,000
Total, 5 years
$24,850
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2012 Chevrolet Colorado has 2 recall campaigns as of September 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined fuel economy: 21 MPG.
Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Tested configuration: 2012 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC AWD
2 recall campaigns on this model year
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SEAT BELTSGENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET COLORADO AND GMC CANYON VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 9, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 19, 2011, FOR FAILING TO…NHTSA campaign 11V552000
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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESGeneral 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…NHTSA campaign 12V594000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 26, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Chevrolet Colorado over the last 6 months — the market firmed $1,575 in that span.
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Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $10,391 |
| May 2026 | $10,995 |
| June 2026 | $11,500 |
| July 2026 | $10,995 |
| August 2026 | $11,500 |
| September 2026 | $11,966 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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As of September 27, 2026, among alternatives (model years 2010–2012) to the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado in this catalog, the 2011 Ford F-450 has the lowest median asking price ($14,800, 29 listings with photos) and the 2010 Ford F-250 the highest ($15,900, 167 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 27, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
Your comparison starting point
2012 Chevrolet Colorado
All trims · United States
$11,298Comparison catalog median · 156 listings with photos in the comparison sample
This VIN is not in the filtered catalog sample. Comparisons use the model median when available.
Middle 50%: $9,045–$12,999
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$3,502 higher median
2011 Ford F-450
All trims
$14,800Median asking price · 29 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$9,995–$18,950
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Chevrolet Colorado All trims | $11,298 | $9,045–$12,999 | 156 |
| 2010 Ford F-250 All trims | $15,900 | $12,900–$19,944 | 167 |
| 2011 Ford F-450 All trims | $14,800 | $9,995–$18,950 | 29 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: September 27, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 1 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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Market by model year
Gen 1 · 2004–2012What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 182 | $11,340 | 100% | 115,190 mi |
| 2011 | 74 | $10,118 | 89% | 123,136 mi |
| 2010 | 54 | $10,995 | 97% | 115,331 mi |
| 2009 | 50 | $9,218 | 81% | 120,885 mi |
| 2008 | 77 | $9,186 | 81% | 127,837 mi |
| 2007 | 62 | $8,275 | 73% | 133,557 mi |
| 2006 | 64 | $7,995 | 71% | 143,661 mi |
| 2005 | 80 | $7,492 | 66% | 154,285 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
