Reliable Auto DB

2022 Chevrolet Colorado reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado over 5 years — 8 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 1 recall on file, including Seat fasteners.

2012 Chevrolet Colorado
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Complaints

55

Per year

8

Recalls

1

Years on the road

5

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (20 of 55), then Steering (12) and Service brakes (8). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2021 and 2023

The 2021 Colorado has 75 complaints, 8 per year, and the 2023 has 135 complaints, 35 per year. The 2022 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2021. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

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 2022 Chevrolet Colorado. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall Seat fasteners 2022-05-26 · NHTSA campaign 22V375000
Summary General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado vehicles equipped with a manual passenger seat. The front passenger seat may have a hook attachment that was not properly welded, allowing it to separate from the inboard track of the seat frame.
Remedy Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat and replace the cushion frame, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222368320.

Complaints by component (55 total)

Electrical system
20
Steering
12
Service brakes
8
Engine
6
Powertrain
3
Structure
3
Forward collision avoidance
2
Air bags
1
Back-over prevention
1
Equipment
1
Exterior lighting
1
Fuel and propulsion system
1
Hydraulic brakes
1
Latches, locks, and linkages
1
Seats
1
Speed control
1
Suspension
1
Tires
1
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Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

4202292023112024142025172026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Tried to order a part and was told no longer available."
    Structure · filed 2026-09-24
  • "The brake booster vacuum pump failed catastrophically while driving, resulting in a sudden, dangerous loss of power braking assist and a rock-hard brake pedal. Upon inspection by a mechanic, the pump's internal failure…"
    Service brakes, Engine · filed 2026-09-15
  • "Brake assist suddenly went out. No warning lights what so ever. Happened thankfully when pulling into my driveway at slow speed. Had to stand on the brake pedal to get stopped. If this would have occurred at interstate…"
    Service brakes · filed 2026-09-14
  • "The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Colorado. The stated that after shifting to park(P), the contact was unable to immediately remove the key from the ignition switch. After several attempts, the contact was able to turn…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-09-11
  • "While driving our 2022 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 (VIN: [XXX]) through an active roadway intersection at approximately midnight, the vehicle experienced a sudden, uncommanded complete loss of motive power and stalled…"
    Engine · filed 2026-08-18

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2022 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 2WD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 3 stars
2022 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 3 stars
2022 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 2WD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 3 stars
2022 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD 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 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 18 25 21 MPG $3100
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 19 25 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 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

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 2022 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?

Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado over 5 years — 8 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 1 recall on file, including Seat fasteners.

What are common problems with a 2022 Chevrolet Colorado?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (20 of 55), then Steering (12) and Service brakes (8). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2021 Colorado has 75 complaints, 8 per year, and the 2023 has 135 complaints, 35 per year. The 2022 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2021. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado been recalled?

The 2022 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 2022 Chevrolet Colorado?

Owners have filed 55 complaints about the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2022 Chevrolet Colorado get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado is 20.5 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.