Chevrolet

Colorado Cab Chassis inc

Small Pickup Trucks 2WD · model years 2006 to 2012

Includes Colorado Cab Chassis inc 2WD and Colorado Cab Chassis inc 4WD as listed by the EPA.

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The verdict

Best year: 2010. complaints: 29, below this model's typical 67; recalls: 2, below this model's typical 3.

Worst year: 2006. complaints: 236, about 3.5x this model's typical 67; recalls: 4, above this model's typical 3.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Chevrolet Colorado Cab Chassis inc
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	TSBs	Top complaints
2006	2Gas	17	no data	$3,650	4	236	no data	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 22%, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 10%, EXTERIOR LIGHTING 10%
complaints: 236, about 3.5x this model's typical 67 recalls: 4, above this model's typical 3 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 complaints reporting a fire: 2 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2007	2Gas	15.5	no data	$4,025	3	140	no data	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23%, EXTERIOR LIGHTING 10%, ENGINE 9%
complaints: 140, about 2.1x this model's typical 67 recalls: 3, in line with this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 5 complaints reporting a fire: 5 Score: 27 of 100, where higher is better.
2008	2Gas	16	no data	$3,900	2	81	no data	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 25%, AIR BAGS 11%, ENGINE 6%
complaints: 81, above this model's typical 67 recalls: 2, below this model's typical 3 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 complaints reporting a fire: 7 Score: 28 of 100, where higher is better.
2009	2Gas	17.5	no data	$3,550	3	67	no data	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 42%, ENGINE 12%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 11%
complaints: 67, in line with this model's typical 67 recalls: 3, in line with this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 complaints reporting a fire: 4 Score: 63 of 100, where higher is better.
2010	2Gas	17.5	no data	$3,550	2	29	1,033	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 25%, ENGINE 10%, AIR BAGS 8%
complaints: 29, below this model's typical 67 recalls: 2, below this model's typical 3 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 77 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.5 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2011	2Gas	17.5	245	$3,550	5	42	1,057	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 26%, AIR BAGS 19%, EXTERIOR LIGHTING 7%
complaints: 42, below this model's typical 67 recalls: 5, about 1.7x this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 Score: 59 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.6 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2012	2Gas	17.5	245	$3,550	2	42	1,095	AIR BAGS 15%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%, ENGINE 14%
complaints: 42, below this model's typical 67 recalls: 2, below this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 complaints reporting a fire: 2 Score: 72 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.7 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2006: 17 to 2012: 17.5

Owner complaints2006: 236 to 2012: 42

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Chevrolet Colorado Cab Chassis inc 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.