Chevrolet Colorado years to avoid and best years
Newer Chevrolet Colorado years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2024 has the most complaints per year, at 41 (122 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2012 at 5 (from 42 complaints), 2020 at 7 (from 84 complaints), and 2022 at 8 (from 55 complaints). The Chevrolet Colorado 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado, 17 of 122 complaints name Engine.
Data as of .
2012
2020
2022
2025–26
Chevrolet Colorado reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Chevrolet Colorado. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 18.2 |
| 2025 → Too early | 14 | 27 | 1 | Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance | 18 |
| 2024 → Most | 41 | 122 | 3 | Engine | 19.1 |
| 2023 → | 35 | 135 | 3 | Forward collision avoidance | 19.3 |
| 2022 → Fewest | 8 | 55 | 1 | Electrical system | 20.5 |
| 2021 → | 8 | 75 | 1 | Service brakes | 20.5 |
| 2020 → Fewest | 7 | 84 | 0 | Powertrain | 20.4 |
| 2019 → | 20 | 150 | 0 | Powertrain | 20 |
| 2018 → | 24 | 183 | 1 | Powertrain | 20.4 |
| 2017 → | 23 | 216 | 1 | Powertrain | 20.4 |
| 2016 → | 34 | 707 | 4 | Steering | 21.3 |
| 2015 → | 28 | 491 | 7 | Steering | 20.3 |
| 2012 → Fewest | 5 | 42 | 2 | Air bags | 18.6 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Pickup truck
- Oil
- 5W-30 (2.9L, 3.7L, and 5.3L where equipped) · 6 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 235/75R16 to 265/60R18 (trim-dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 11V-552 covers certain 2012 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles that do not comply with FMVSS 208 occupant crash protection requirements related to driver safety belt buckle electrical connector terminals. Recall 12V-594 covers certain 2010-2012 Colorado and Canyon vehicles that may be missing the secondary hood latch required by FMVSS 113.
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- Body styles
- Pickup truck
- Oil
- 0W-20 or 5W-30 (gasoline); 5W-30 (2.8L Duramax diesel) · 6 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 245/70R16 to 265/55R20 (trim-dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 18V-358 covers certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles among other GM models: the high-pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange and damage the high-pressure fuel line. Recall 20V-811 covers certain 2021 Colorado vehicles among other GM models: incorrect bolts may have been used to secure the seat belts, which can prevent the belts from holding the occupant in a crash.
- Body styles
- Pickup truck
- Oil
- 5W-30 (2.7L turbo gasoline) · 6 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 255/65R17 to 275/60R20 (trim-dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 24V-133 covers certain 2023 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles: the front camera module may falsely detect an obstacle and cause automatic emergency braking to engage unexpectedly while driving. Dealers update the front camera module software at no charge. Confirm VIN applicability because the campaign lists both Colorado and Canyon under a shared unit total.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Colorado years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2012 at 5 (from 42 complaints), 2020 at 7 (from 84 complaints), and 2022 at 8 (from 55 complaints).
Which Chevrolet Colorado year has the most owner complaints?
2024 has the most complaints per year, at 41 (122 complaints). On the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado, 17 of 122 complaints name Engine.
How do Chevrolet Colorado owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Chevrolet Colorado years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones.
Which Chevrolet Colorado years are too early to compare?
The Chevrolet Colorado 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
When did the Chevrolet Colorado return to the US market?
The mid-size Colorado relaunched in the US for the 2015 model year after a gap in the early 2010s catalog years.
What engine oil does a Chevrolet Colorado use?
5W-30 (2.9L, 3.7L, and 5.3L where equipped)
What does NHTSA recall 11V-552 cover on the Chevrolet Colorado?
Recall 11V-552 covers certain 2012 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles that do not comply with FMVSS 208 occupant crash protection requirements related to driver safety belt buckle electrical connector terminals.