Registered new in Europe in 2012
The largest markets were Italy (3,467), France (3,335), the United Kingdom (2,695).
- Average mass
- 1,735 kg
- Average power
- 109 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Diesel 63% · Petrol 29% · LPG 8.6%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Other years
New registrations in Europe by year (European Environment Agency) · a year gets its own page when at least three European sources cover it
In the Netherlands
135 first registered in 2012 are on Dutch roads; 25% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €28,495.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde107
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen77
- Band onvoldoende profiel63
- Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt49
- Richtingaanwijzers kleur wijkt af/niet toegestaan37
- Stadslicht werkt niet (goed)32
- Veer gebroken of gescheurd30
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld26
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
1,326 cars built in 2012 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 220 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 1,952 of these cars first registered in 2012 took their annual MOT test. 58% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2012 the figure was 66%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 20.3% | 14.3% |
| Suspension | 12.8% | 12.2% |
| Brakes | 10.0% | 7.7% |
| Tyres | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 9.5% | 3.2% |
| Visibility | 7.3% | 5.0% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
59 of these cars first registered in 2012 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 260,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
1 2012 cars are on the New Zealand register; 100% arrived as used imports, 0% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 9.9–10.3 L/100 km (about 23–24 mpg US), CO₂ 228–237 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 11.5 | 8.0 | 9.9 |
| Orlando · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 12.0 | 8.2 | 10.3 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
3 Transport Canada recalls for the 2012 Chevrolet Orlando.
| 2017048 2 Feb 2017 | Steering On certain vehicles, melting snow and water containing road salt may enter the vehicle and corrode a splice connection in the electric power steering (EPS) modu… |
| 2015511 28 Oct 2015 | Airbag On certain vehicles, corrosion in the driver and passenger airbag wiring harness connectors could cause a fault in the airbag sensing system. This could result … |
| 2014557 10 Dec 2014 | Brakes Certain vehicles may have been manufactured with a misrouted front brake hose assembly that could rupture causing a loss of brake fluid, increased brake pedal t… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Service bulletins
What Chevrolet told its dealers about the 2012 Chevrolet Orlando: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10142226 | This informational bulletin provides information on how to use floor mats. |
| 10142220 | This informational bulletin provides information on top tier fuels and what brands are available. |
| 10142211 | This informational bulletin ask the dealers for digital pictures to better enhance field reports only. |
| 10142208 | This information bulletin provides the dealers on how to submit a product information report. |
| 10141371 | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about connectivity concerns when connecting an Apple device via USB cord. Technician should insure the customer is using an original equipment manufacturer Apple USB cable. |
| 10140298 | The intent of this technical bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them. |
| 10140297 | This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on warranty and policy exchange program for electronic products for U.S. and Canada dealers only. |
| 10140296 | This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on required operating procedures. |
| 10140293 | This informational bulletin provides information on Intake Manifold Inspection/Replacement After Severe Internal Engine Damage. |
| 10139095 | This bulletin describes the Dealer special tool loan program process. |
| 10139090 | This technical bulletin provides repair information for repairing the IP to body harness connector to correct a customer concern for intermittent Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated with Reduced Engine Power displayed and DTC P2138 set. |
| 10139089 | This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on automatic transmission shift and engine drivability concerns and/or MIL ON due to aftermarket oil bath air filter use. |
| 10139072 | This preliminary informational bulletin provides a revision for PI0574A to include the 2013-2014 model year vehicles, update the covered models and the Recommendation/Instructions section. |
| 10139071 | This preliminary informational bulletin provides information onUnexpected Loss of Radio Audio (Radio Goes Silent/No Sound) and Other Blackberry Phone - Bluetooth Issues Concern. |
| 10139070 | This informational bulletin provides information for Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing (Follow Procedure as Outlined Below) Condition. |
| 10139067 | This informational bulletin provides a revision for 11-00-89-005D to add additional Mandatory Minimum Tables and additional information concerning Policy decision making. |
| 10139062 | This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel New Model Features and Service Guide. |
| 10139061 | This informational bulletin provides a revision 11-00-90-001A to add the 2014 model year. Also, a bullet was added to the dexos 2? section with information on the 2014 Cruze diesel. |
| 10139059 | This informational bulletin provides a revision for 02-08-98-002C to add the 2010-2013 model years and revise the Approved Refinish Materials booklet information. |
| 10139043 | This informational bulletin provides a revision for 13-00-89-004A to include updated information. |
| 10139041 | This informational bulletin provides a revision for 05-03-07-009E to add the 2014 model year and update the Labor Operations. |
| 10139037 | This informational bulletin provides a revision for 09-03-16-002A to add model years, add the current Global Labor Time Code and update the tool reference information. |
| 10139027 | This informational bulletin is a revision for 11-00-89-007B to add the 2014 model year and update the Labor Operation List. |
| 10139026 | This informational bulletin is a revision for 10-00-89-005B to add the 2014 model year and labor codes. |
| 10139021 | This informational bulletin provides a revision for 03-08-48-006I to add model years and update parts information. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)