2017 Chevrolet Colorado reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado holds 216 complaints after 10 years, a rate of 23 per year. Colorado years here cluster close together — the other years’ median is 22 complaints per year. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Fuel pump.

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Complaints

216

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (107 of 216), then Electrical system (41) and Engine (26). Those filings include 5 that report a crash and 4 that report an injury.

Next to 2016 and 2018

The 2016 Colorado has 707 complaints, 34 per year, and the 2018 has 183 complaints, 24 per year. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2018.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2017 Chevrolet Colorado. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (1)

Recall Fuel pump 2018-05-31 · NHTSA campaign 18V358000

Summary General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.

Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.

Complaints by component (216 total)

Powertrain

107

Electrical system

Engine

Steering

Fuel and propulsion system

Service brakes

Air bags

Seat belts

Speed control

Suspension

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Exterior lighting

Structure

Engine and engine cooling

Visibility and wipers

Forward collision avoidance

Fuel system, gasoline

Hydraulic brakes

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"Transmission fluid flushing. Hard gear shift at slow speeds. Transmission shudder at high speeds"
Powertrain · filed 2026-08-31
"See attached document for complaint."
Powertrain · filed 2026-07-24
"The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered and vibrated abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the contact was…"
Powertrain · filed 2026-07-21
"There is a major fuel line leak just before the high pressure fuel pump. It appears that the fuel line aggressively rubbed against an A/C line component (looks like a muffler/canister). This rubbing created a huge hole…"
Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-07-04
"Thermostat is having problems. Fan runs over use and Thermostat will not open"
Engine · filed 2026-04-01

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2017 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD	4 stars	4 stars	5 stars	3 stars
2017 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD	4 stars	4 stars	5 stars	3 stars
2017 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD	4 stars	4 stars	5 stars	3 stars
2017 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC RWD	4 stars	4 stars	5 stars	3 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
Colorado two-wheel drive	2.5L, 4-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	Rear-wheel drive	20	26	22 MPG	$2950
Colorado two-wheel drive	3.6L, 6-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	Rear-wheel drive	18	25	20 MPG	$3250
Colorado two-wheel drive	2.5L, 4-cyl	Manual 6-speed	Rear-wheel drive	19	26	22 MPG	$2950
Colorado two-wheel drive	2.8L, 4-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	Rear-wheel drive	22	30	25 MPG	$3750
Colorado four-wheel drive	2.8L, 4-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	Four-wheel drive	20	28	23 MPG	$4100
Colorado four-wheel drive	2.5L, 4-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	Four-wheel drive	19	24	21 MPG	$3100
Colorado four-wheel drive	3.6L, 6-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	Four-wheel drive	17	24	19 MPG	$3400
Colorado Cab Chassis two-wheel drive	3.6L, 6-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	Rear-wheel drive	15	15	15 MPG	$4300
Colorado ZR2 four-wheel drive	2.8L, 4-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	Four-wheel drive	19	22	20 MPG	$4700
Colorado ZR2 four-wheel drive	3.6L, 6-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	Four-wheel drive	16	18	17 MPG	$3800

Specs and fitment

1st generation (US return), 2015–2022

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?

What are common problems with a 2017 Chevrolet Colorado?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (107 of 216), then Electrical system (41) and Engine (26). Those filings include 5 that report a crash and 4 that report an injury.

Is the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado more reliable than the years next to it?

Has the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado been recalled?

The 2017 Chevrolet Colorado has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado?

Owners have filed 216 complaints about the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2017 Chevrolet Colorado get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado is 20.4 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

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.