Chevrolet Colorado
The 2026 Chevrolet Colorado earns an 'Average' reliability rating.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.7 | — |
| 2025 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.7 | — |
| 2024 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.7 | — |
| 2023 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.7 | — |
| 2022 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 14.7 | 13.07 | 13.84 | 17-25 mpg combined |
| 2021 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 14.7 | 13.07 | 13.84 | — |
| 2020 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 14.7 | 13.07 | 13.84 | — |
| 2019 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15.68 | 15.68 | 15.68 | — |
| 2018 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15.68 | 15.68 | 15.68 | — |
| 2017 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15.68 | 15.68 | 15.68 | — |
| 2016 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15.68 | 13.84 | 14.7 | — |
| 2015 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 15.68 | 13.07 | 14.7 | — |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 15 | 20 | 16 | 15.68 | 11.76 | 14.7 | — |
| 2011 | 15 | 20 | 16 | 15.68 | 11.76 | 14.7 | — |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration | engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | pickup | 4 | 2.7 | Regular | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.7, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2025 | pickup | 4 | 2.7 | Regular | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.7, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2024 | pickup | 4 | 2.7 | Regular | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.7, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2023 | pickup | 4 | 2.7 | Regular | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.7, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2022 | pickup | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 200-308 hp | 191-369 lb-ft | V6 | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.6, Fuel type: Regular, Horsepower: 200-308 hp, Torque: 191-369 lb-ft, Engine configuration: V6 |
| 2021 | pickup | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.6, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2020 | pickup | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.6, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2019 | pickup | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic 8-spd | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 | — | — | — | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.6, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2018 | — | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.6, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2017 | — | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.6, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2016 | pickup | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.6, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2015 | pickup | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.6, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2013 | van | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | van | 8 | 5.3 | Regular | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 5.3, Fuel type: Regular |
| 2011 | pickup | 8 | 5.3 | Regular | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 5.3, Fuel type: Regular |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | pricing | Trim | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt | Note | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | Trim: ZR2 | ZR2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | Trim: LT | LT | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $25,200, MSRP range: $25,200 - $45,200, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP range based on various trims and configurations., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 5/9/2026 | Trim: Z71 | Z71 | USD | $25,200 | $25,200 - $45,200 | 0.9 | MSRP range based on various trims and configurations. | llm_estimate | 5/9/2026 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | Trim: LT | LT | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | Trim: LT, Note: Number of Seats: 4/5 | LT | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Number of Seats: 4/5 | — |
| 2019 | — | Base price: $38,195, Trim: Base | Base | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $38,195 |
| 2018 | — | Base price: $26,300, Trim: Work Truck | Work Truck | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $26,300 |
| 2017 | — | Base price: $40,000, Trim: Work Truck | Work Truck | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $40,000 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Steering location | Seat rows | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Cab type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 4 | 1186 | 41.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | 4 | 1169 | 41.3 | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | 2 | 4 | 1169 | 41.3 | Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 128.5, Front wheel: 16, Rear wheel: 16 | — | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 128.5 | 16 | 16 | — |
| 2019 | 5 | — | — | — | Cab type: Crew/Super Crew/Crew Max, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 1 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 128.3, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | — | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 1 | 2 | 4 | 128.3 | 17 | 17 | Crew/Super Crew/Crew Max |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | 3030 | 107 | Cab type: Crew/Super Crew/Crew Max, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 128.3, Front wheel: 16, Rear wheel: 16 | — | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 128.3 | 16 | 16 | Crew/Super Crew/Crew Max |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Cab type: Extra/Super/Quad/Double/King/Extended, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 1 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 128.3, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | — | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 1 | 2 | 4 | 128.3 | 17 | 17 | Extra/Super/Quad/Double/King/Extended |
| 2016 | 5 | 4 | 1169 | 41.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | 4 | 1169 | 41.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | nhtsaSafetyRatings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2026 CHEVROLET COLORADO PU/CC N/A 4WD | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 3, Rated vehicle: 2026 CHEVROLET COLORADO PU/CC N/A 4WD |
| 2025 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2025 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | standard | optional | standard | optional | standard | standard | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 3, Rated vehicle: 2025 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD |
| 2024 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2024 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | standard | optional | standard | optional | standard | standard | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 3, Rated vehicle: 2024 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD |
| 2023 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2023 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | standard | optional | optional | optional | standard | — | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 3, Rated vehicle: 2023 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD |
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2022 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | optional | — | — | — | optional | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 3, Rated vehicle: 2022 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD |
| 2021 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2021 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 2WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | optional | optional | — | — | — | optional | standard | — | — | — | — | standard | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 3, Rated vehicle: 2021 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 2WD |
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2020 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | optional | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 3, Rated vehicle: 2020 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD |
| 2019 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2019 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 3, Rated vehicle: 2019 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD |
| 2018 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2018 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | optional | — | — | — | optional | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 3, Rated vehicle: 2018 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD |
| 2017 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2017 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | optional | — | — | — | optional | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 3, Rated vehicle: 2017 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD |
| 2016 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2016 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 3, Rated vehicle: 2016 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | 2015 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Rated vehicle: 2015 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 4 | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2012 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC AWD |
| 2011 | — | — | — | 4 | 2011 Chevrolet Colorado PU/RC AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2011 Chevrolet Colorado PU/RC AWD |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Chevrolet Colorado earns an 'Average' reliability rating.
2025
The 2025 Chevrolet Colorado presents a below-average reliability picture, primarily due to significant **brake system failures** reported at very low mileage.
2024
The 2024 Chevrolet Colorado presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to significant issues with its **service brakes** and **forward collision avoidance systems**.
2023
The 2023 Chevrolet Colorado is rated below average for reliability.
2022
The 2022 Chevrolet Colorado presents a mixed reliability picture, with significant concerns in its steering and electrical systems that warrant careful pre-purchase inspection.
2021
The 2021 Chevrolet Colorado presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to significant concerns with its **service brakes** and **engine**.
2020
The 2020 Chevrolet Colorado presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to persistent powertrain concerns, specifically transmission shudder.
2019
The 2019 Chevrolet Colorado presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant and recurring issues with its **powertrain** and **steering** systems, often appearing at low mileage.
2018
The 2018 Chevrolet Colorado is rated below average for reliability, with significant owner complaints centering on the **power train**, particularly transmission shudder and rough shifting.
2017
The 2017 Chevrolet Colorado presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant and recurring issues within its **powertrain**, particularly the transmission.
2016
The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado presents a below-average reliability profile.
2015
The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado is a truck with a 'Below Average' reliability verdict, primarily due to significant and widespread issues with its electric power steering system.
2013
The 2013 Chevrolet Colorado earns a 'Below Average' reliability verdict, primarily due to a critical powertrain issue where the transmission can unexpectedly downshift to third gear when braking on an incline.
2012
The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant concerns with its **airbag system**.
2011
The 2011 Chevrolet Colorado presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant recurring electrical issues like intermittent no-start conditions and airbag system faults.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Chevrolet Colorado?
Carfocal currently has 15 published Colorado reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Chevrolet Colorado earns an 'Average' reliability rating.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Chevrolet Colorado. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 chevrolet colorado earns an 'average' reliability rating. and the 2026 colorado's average reliability and documented issues with electrical and adas systems temper its value proposition. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
15 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Chevrolet Colorado?
Across Carfocal's published Colorado guides, recurring problem areas include Electrical System Components (Sensors, Modules, Wiring), Forward Collision Avoidance System (Camera/Radar), and Brake System Components (Pads, Rotors, Calipers). The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Electrical System Components (Sensors, Modules, Wiring), Forward Collision Avoidance System (Camera/Radar), and Brake System Components (Pads, Rotors, Calipers).
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 15
- Years tracked
- 15
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints