Model year
2025 Chevrolet Colorado
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 27 complaints for the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are SERVICE BRAKES (9), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (6), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (6). NHTSA lists 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated 2 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 16–20 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,350–$4,200, 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
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Complaints
27 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, deaths field 0. 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
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA26006 | Electronic Brake Module Component Failure · SERVICE BRAKES | Aug 21, 2026 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PU/CC 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0 | NHTSA photo |
| PU/CC RWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0 | NHTSA photo |
| ZR2 Bison PU/CC 4WD | Not rated | 4 | 5 | 5 | Not Rated · possibility 0 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado 2WD · 2.7L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 23 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Colorado 4WD · 2.7L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 21 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Colorado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD · 2.7L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 20 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Colorado ZR2 4WD · 2.7L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 17 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Colorado ZR2 Bison 4WD · 2.7L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 16 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
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Check a vehicle
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