Model year
2021 Chevrolet Colorado
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 79 complaints for the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (18), SERVICE BRAKES (17), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (17). NHTSA rated 4 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 17–23 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050–$5,050, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2004 361 complaints
- 2005 356 complaints
- 2006 236 complaints
- 2007 140 complaints
- 2008 81 complaints
- 2009 67 complaints
- 2010 29 complaints
- 2011 42 complaints
- 2012 42 complaints
- 2015 493 complaints
- 2016 713 complaints
- 2017 216 complaints
- 2018 183 complaints
- 2019 150 complaints
- 2020 86 complaints
- 2021 79 complaints
- 2022 56 complaints
- 2023 137 complaints
- 2024 124 complaints
- 2025 27 complaints
- 2026 18 complaints
Recalls
20V811000 · Dec 23, 2020
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS; SEAT BELTS
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe…
Complaints
79 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 7, fire flag on 1, injury field 5, deaths field 2. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PU/CC 2WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.219 | NHTSA photo |
| PU/CC 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.212 | NHTSA photo |
| PU/EC 2WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.22 | NHTSA photo |
| PU/EC 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.214 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado 2WD · 2.5L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 25 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Colorado 2WD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Colorado 4WD · 2.5L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 24 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Colorado 4WD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Colorado ZR2 4WD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 18 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Colorado 4WD · 2.8L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 19 | 28 | 22 | — | — | $4,350 |
| Colorado ZR2 4WD · 2.8L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 18 | 22 | 19 | — | — | $5,050 |
| Colorado 2WD · 2.8L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 20 | 30 | 23 | — | — | $4,150 |
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