2021 Chevrolet

Colorado 4WD

Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L

Chevrolet Colorado: best and worst years

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 8-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel: RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl: 6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration: Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system: NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City: 17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb: 19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr: $3,300EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂: 465 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score: 3/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score: 6/10
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG: 19.9 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 0.9 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
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.

Standard

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 years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

529 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

May 14, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT5509M
This PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.
May 11, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIC6551B
This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
May 11, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIC6423A
Pi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection issue
Apr 1, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT3271Q
This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
Mar 9, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIP6104
This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
Mar 9, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIP4902V
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
Mar 2, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT6425D
This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC'ss
Jan 16, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT6425C
This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC's
and 521 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.