Recall 12V594 covers 118,800 2010-2012 Chevrolet Colorado and Canyon vehicles missing a secondary hood latch. Free hood replacement at any franchised Chevrolet dealer.
Chevrolet is recalling 118,800 2010-2012 Colorado and Canyon pickups because affected trucks were built without the secondary hood latch required by the hood-latch standard. If the primary latch is not engaged, the hood can open while driving, block the driver's view, and raise crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The hood latch system on 2010-2012 Chevrolet Colorado and Canyon vehicles is supposed to hold the hood closed in two stages. The primary latch keeps the hood shut during normal driving. A secondary hood latch is the backup catch that holds the hood if the primary latch is released before the driver lifts the hood by hand.
On affected vehicles, that secondary latch is missing. That means the hood latch system does not have the backup catch required by the hood-latch safety standard. If the primary latch releases, the hood is no longer held by the secondary catch, so the system loses the layer meant to keep the hood from lifting unexpectedly.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner will not get a dashboard light, sound, or change in the way the truck drives that confirms the secondary hood latch is missing. The issue is found by inspecting the hood latch hardware.
Who's affected?
Covers Colorado and Canyon pickups across the 2010, 2011, and 2012 model years, all involving the hood latch.
| 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | Latch |
|---|---|
| 2012 GMC Canyon | Latch |
| 2011 GMC Canyon | Latch |
| 2011 Chevrolet Colorado | Latch |
| 2010 GMC Canyon | Latch |
| 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | Latch |
| Units affected | 118,800 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific pickup truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the primary hood latch is not fully engaged, the hood can open during driving, block the driver's view, and increase crash risk. Before driving, close the hood firmly and confirm it is latched. Schedule the recall repair promptly. Repair will be free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2012 Chevrolet Colorado or GMC Canyon is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer and ask whether the free hood replacement is open for your VIN.
- Bring the owner notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 12V594 when you call.
- Inspect the hood latch before driving and make sure the primary latch is fully engaged until the dealer checks the secondary hood latch.
- Schedule the hood replacement if the dealer confirms your vehicle is missing the secondary hood latch.
What happens at the repair
The source remedy describes owner inspection first: check whether the vehicle has a secondary hood latch. If the latch is missing, a Chevrolet technician will replace the hood covered by the recall. Parts and labor are covered once the dealer remedy is available. The recall was expected to begin on January 17, 2013. Contact the dealer with your VIN and ask whether this hood latch repair is open for your vehicle.
Timeline
| December 19, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 24, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V594?
Recall 12V594 covers 118,800 2010-2012 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles that were built without the required secondary hood latch. If the primary hood latch is not engaged, the hood can open during driving, block the driver's view, and increase crash risk.
What should I do if my 2010-2012 Chevrolet Colorado or GMC Canyon is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 12V594. If it is, contact a franchised Chevrolet or GMC dealer and ask for the hood-latch recall repair. Dealers replace the hood on affected vehicles free of charge.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 12V594, the dealer replaces the hood on affected Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles free of charge, including parts and labor.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is blocked forward visibility while driving. If the primary hood latch is not engaged and the secondary hood latch is missing, the hood can open unexpectedly and obstruct the driver's view, which increases crash risk.
What if I bought my Colorado or Canyon used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2010-2012 Chevrolet Colorado or GMC Canyon is included, then call a franchised dealer and reference recall 12V594.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V594000 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet customer service | 1-800-630-2438 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V594 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V594000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →