Chevrolet

Colorado

Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD · model years 2004 to 2026

Includes Colorado 2WD, Colorado 4WD, Colorado Crew Cab 2WD and 1 more as listed by the EPA.

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The verdict

Best year: 2026. complaints: 16, below this model's typical 28; recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2.

Worst year: 2015. complaints: 492, about 6.9x this model's typical 71; recalls: 7, about 3.5x this model's typical 2.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Chevrolet Colorado
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations	TSBs	Top complaints
2004	14Gas	18	no data	$3,450	3	361	0	no data	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18%, STRUCTURE 12%, EXTERIOR LIGHTING 9%
complaints: 361, about 1.8x this model's typical 198 recalls: 3, about 1.5x this model's typical 2 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 14 complaints reporting a fire: 13 Score: 4 of 100, where higher is better.
2005	14Gas	18	no data	$3,450	3	356	0	no data	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 14%, EXTERIOR LIGHTING 11%
complaints: 356, about 1.8x this model's typical 198 recalls: 3, about 1.5x this model's typical 2 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 19 complaints reporting a fire: 11 Score: 5 of 100, where higher is better.
2006	14Gas	18	no data	$3,450	4	236	0	no data	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 22%, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 10%, EXTERIOR LIGHTING 10%
complaints: 236, above this model's typical 198 recalls: 4, about 2x this model's typical 2 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 complaints reporting a fire: 2 Score: 20 of 100, where higher is better.
2007	10Gas	18	no data	$3,450	3	140	0	no data	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23%, EXTERIOR LIGHTING 10%, ENGINE 9%
complaints: 140, below this model's typical 142 recalls: 3, about 1.5x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 5 complaints reporting a fire: 5 Score: 50 of 100, where higher is better.
2008	10Gas	18.5	no data	$3,375	2	81	0	no data	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 25%, AIR BAGS 11%, ENGINE 6%
complaints: 81, below this model's typical 142 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 complaints reporting a fire: 7 Score: 37 of 100, where higher is better.
2009	14Gas	19	no data	$3,300	3	67	0	no data	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 42%, ENGINE 12%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 11%
complaints: 67, below this model's typical 198 recalls: 3, about 1.5x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 complaints reporting a fire: 4 Score: 63 of 100, where higher is better.
2010	14Gas	19	no data	$3,300	2	29	0	1,033	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 25%, ENGINE 10%, AIR BAGS 8%
complaints: 29, below this model's typical 198 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 78 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.5 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2011	14Gas	19	245	$3,300	5	42	0	1,057	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 26%, AIR BAGS 19%, EXTERIOR LIGHTING 7%
complaints: 42, below this model's typical 198 recalls: 5, about 2.5x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 Score: 48 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.6 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2012	14Gas	19	245	$3,300	2	42	0	1,095	AIR BAGS 15%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%, ENGINE 14%
complaints: 42, below this model's typical 198 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 complaints reporting a fire: 2 Score: 75 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.7 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2015	5Gas	21	194	$2,950	7	492	1	1,493	STEERING 56%, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 9%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%
complaints: 492, about 6.9x this model's typical 71 recalls: 7, about 3.5x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 9 complaints reporting a fire: 4 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	7Diesel, Gas	22	194	$2,950	4	709	0	1,302	STEERING 48%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%, POWER TRAIN 10%
complaints: 709, about 7.2x this model's typical 99 recalls: 4, about 2x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 6 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	7Diesel, Gas	22	194	$3,100	1	216	0	1,191	POWER TRAIN 38%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%, ENGINE 9%
complaints: 216, about 2.2x this model's typical 99 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 6 Score: 34 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	7Diesel, Gas	22	194	$3,100	1	183	0	982	POWER TRAIN 31%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 14%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%
complaints: 183, about 1.9x this model's typical 99 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 complaints reporting a fire: 5 Score: 41 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	7Diesel, Gas	22	194	$3,100	0	150	0	739	POWER TRAIN 33%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%, STEERING 11%
complaints: 150, about 1.5x this model's typical 99 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 12 complaints reporting a fire: 4 Score: 34 of 100, where higher is better.
2020	6Diesel, Gas	21.5	194	$3,200	0	85	0	635	POWER TRAIN 31%, ENGINE 16%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 14%
complaints: 85, in line with this model's typical 85 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 complaints reporting a fire: 3 Score: 71 of 100, where higher is better.
2021	6Diesel, Gas	21.5	191	$3,125	1	77	0	529	ENGINE 16%, SERVICE BRAKES 15%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 14%
complaints: 77, below this model's typical 85 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 37 of 100, where higher is better.
2022	6Diesel, Gas	21.5	191	$3,125	1	56	0	472	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 27%, STEERING 16%, SERVICE BRAKES 12%
complaints: 56, below this model's typical 85 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 79 of 100, where higher is better.
2023	4Gas	20.5	310	$3,025	3	136	0	455	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 22%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21%, SERVICE BRAKES 12%
complaints: 136, about 2.4x this model's typical 57 recalls: 3, about 1.5x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 6 Score: 14 of 100, where higher is better.
2024	4Gas	20.5	310	$3,025	3	123	0	416	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20%, SERVICE BRAKES 15%, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 12%
complaints: 123, about 2.2x this model's typical 57 recalls: 3, about 1.5x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 5 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 15 of 100, where higher is better.
2025	2Gas	19.5	310	$3,450	1	27	0	245	SERVICE BRAKES 20%, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 18%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%
complaints: 27, below this model's typical 28 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 75 of 100, where higher is better.
2026	2Gas	20	no data	$3,375	1	16	0	no data	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%, ENGINE 12%, STEERING 12%
complaints: 16, below this model's typical 28 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 Score: 81 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2004: 18 to 2026: 20

Owner complaints2004: 361 to 2026: 16

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Chevrolet Colorado to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.