Lucas Biglia and Marcos Rojo both had chances to win the match from 12 yards but it was left to the now former Juventus forward to keep La Albiceleste on course for their first piece of silverware since 1993.
Colombia had goalkeeper David Ospina to thank for keeping them in the tie as Jose Pekerman's side parked the bus during normal time.
It took 95 minutes, 16 shots and 14 penalty kicks, but Argentina finally saw off the robust challenge of Colombia to reach the last four of the Copa America.
The pre-tournament favourites dominated this quarter-final from start to finish but had to rely on Tevez to win a dramatic penalty shoot-out in Vina del Mar.
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