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2010 Chevrolet

Colorado 4WD

Auto 4-spd, 5 cyl, 3.7 L

Chevrolet Colorado: best and worst years
2010 Chevrolet Colorado 4WD

Closest available photo (2015 model year); you're viewing the 2010.

2015 photoCaptainmorlypogi1959CC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
4-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic 4-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
5EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,300EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Smog score
6/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Doors
4NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length
207 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Width
68 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height
65 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase
126 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight
3,715 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Cab
Extra/Super/Quad/Double/King/ExtendedNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
2
Owner complaints
29
Theft rate
0.5 per 1,000 produced (CY 2010 federal data)

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM24%
  • ENGINE10%
  • AIR BAGS8%
  • POWER TRAIN6%
  • SERVICE BRAKES6%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 49 total.

Chevrolet Colorado: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

1,033 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • 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.

  • Jan 8, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIP4902U

    This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

  • Nov 20, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT5214G

    This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General Motors Technical Assistance Center. If valid vibration frequency or Road Force Variation data has been collected and a repair attempt does not correct the customer complaint, contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further sup

  • Sep 9, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER13598

    New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH

  • Aug 7, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIC5650M

    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, B3935, C0750, C0755, C0760, C0765, and/or C0775.

  • Jul 18, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIP5601C

    This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.

  • and 1,025 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.