2019 Chevrolet Colorado reliability
Owners have filed 150 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado over 8 years — 20 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Colorado years here — under the median of the other years, which is 24. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (65 of 150), then Electrical system (24) and Steering (22). Those filings include 6 that report a crash, 4 that report a fire, 6 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.
The 2018 Colorado has 183 complaints, 24 per year, and the 2020 has 84 complaints, 7 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.
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 2019 Chevrolet Colorado. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (150 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"September 18 2026 I was driving with my 3 grand kids in the truck when coming into a right curve the steering locked up causing me to go into on coming traffic. I yanked hard right and got it back in the lane. Felt like…"
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"When driving at a slow speed truck seemed to die down and not want to shift to next gears. Truck appeared to shake when pressing on the gas lightly."
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"The vehicle experienced severe transmission hesitation, rough shifting, and shuddering early on, which was brought to a Chevrolet dealership under factory warranty at 16,875 miles (April 2021). The issue was reproduced…"
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"Transmission is shuddering, I had a transmission flush done, and a tune up, and neither helped. I am concerned the transmission is going to go out while driving, especially in a busy intersection and cause an accident.…"
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"The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while coming to a stop, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the fuel gauge went from full to empty. The vehicle was taken to the dealer,…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2019 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD | 4 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 3 stars |
| 2019 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD | 4 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 3 stars |
| 2019 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD | 4 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 3 stars |
| 2019 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 |
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| 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 | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG | $2950 |
| Colorado two-wheel drive | 2.8L, 4-cyl | Automatic 6-speed | Rear-wheel drive | 20 | 30 | 23 MPG | $4100 |
| Colorado two-wheel drive | 2.5L, 4-cyl | Automatic 6-speed | Rear-wheel drive | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG | $2950 |
| Colorado four-wheel drive | 2.5L, 4-cyl | Automatic 6-speed | Four-wheel drive | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG | $3100 |
| Colorado four-wheel drive | 2.8L, 4-cyl | Automatic 6-speed | Four-wheel drive | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG | $4300 |
| 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 | 18 | 22 | 19 MPG | $4950 |
| Colorado ZR2 four-wheel drive | 3.6L, 6-cyl | Automatic 8-speed | Four-wheel drive | 16 | 18 | 17 MPG | $3800 |
Specs and fitment
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 2019 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
Owners have filed 150 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado over 8 years — 20 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Colorado years here — under the median of the other years, which is 24. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2019 Chevrolet Colorado?
The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (65 of 150), then Electrical system (24) and Steering (22). Those filings include 6 that report a crash, 4 that report a fire, 6 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.
Is the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2018 Colorado has 183 complaints, 24 per year, and the 2020 has 84 complaints, 7 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.
Has the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado?
Owners have filed 150 complaints about the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2019 Chevrolet Colorado get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado is 20 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.