2021 Chevrolet
Colorado 4WD
Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L, Diesel, Turbo
Chevrolet Colorado: best and worst years
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Overview
- Body
- Standard Pickup Trucks 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Drivetrain
- 4-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Powertrain
- DieselEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel
- DieselEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Engine & performance
- HP
- 181
- Power to weight
- 0.043 hp/lb
- Axle ratio
- 3.42
- Cyl
- 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Start-stop system
- NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 28 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG City
- 19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG Comb
- 22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $3,550EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- CO₂
- 455 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Eco Score
- 4/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Smog score
- 3/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 213 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Width
- 74 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Height
- 70 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Wheelbase
- 128 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Curb Weight
- 4,169 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Overall crash rating
- ★★★★★
- Rollover rating
- ★★★★★
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Forward-collision warning
- Optional
- Lane-departure warning
- Optional
- Recalls
- 1
- Owner complaints
- 65
- Reported injuries
- 4
Feature availability
Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER17%
- ENGINE16%
- SERVICE BRAKES12%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11%
- STEERING11%
- POWER TRAIN10%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 93 total.
Chevrolet Colorado: best and worst yearsKnown issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
435 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
Sep 6, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMPIC5650L
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3060, and/or B3935. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. If unable to duplicate the concern ask if the customer uses any Radio Frequency Identification Devices when the concern is present. Dealer should also direct their cust
Aug 26, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMGeneral Communication
Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to update one module at a time. This allows a more streamlined approach for dealers and customers.
Aug 13, 2024SEATSPIT6180
This Preliminary information communicates assistance in locating the Rear seat belt comfort guides in the parts catalog.
Aug 13, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMPIP5569B
This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer an issue where the vehicle's engine may crank over unprompted and not start afterward. This is the result of hooking up the Active Fuel Injector Tool incorrectly on vehicles equipped with a direct fuel injection system. This Preliminary information instructs the dealer of a repair kit they received that will prevent this issue when installed correctly.
Aug 13, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMPIC6551
This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
Aug 13, 2024ENGINEN242445290
Special Coverage. Certain vehicles, equipped with a 2.8L diesel engine (RPO LWN), could have a condition that may intermittently cause the throttle body motor to fail to complete the throttle position learn cycle within the allowed time. If this condition were to occur, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) would illuminate, and a diagnostic trouble code would set. The engine may also be placed in a reduced power mode. Dealers are to replace the throttle body as necessary. The
Aug 9, 2024ENGINE16-NA-380
This service bulletin provides a diagnostic aid procedure on how to perform a quick test to check if the DPF is the cause of excessive soot from the tailpipe.
Aug 9, 2024ENGINE16-NA-244
This informational bulletin provides information on Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) and the proper use of the DEF system.
- and 427 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- Powertrain
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- Maintenance
- 1 yr / 12k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
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.