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Chevrolet Colorado 2023-2026

Chevrolet Colorado
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Price
$29,200–$62,000
MPG
22
  • Strength: Excellent capability
  • Strength: Excellent safety
  • Strength: Excellent value retention
  • Watch-out: Below-average running costs
  • Watch-out: Below-average reliability
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How it scores for you10 scores
Stout 7,700-lb towing and standard big-screen tech lead the midsize field, but early-build electrical and cooling complaints dent an otherwise easy pick.
Reliability40

Recalled somewhat less often than cars of the same model years; 2 of its 6 recalls were serious. About 5% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted -5 points for its wider reputation.

Safety94

4-star overall NHTSA crash rating (frontal 4, side 5, rollover 3).

Running costs35

About $2,950 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 35% of cars we track.

Cargo & utility50

Cargo volume isn't published for this car.

Passenger space45

Crew-cab-only layout with adequate but not generous rear room.

Driving fun50

Torquey 310-hp 2.7T and modern chassis make it one of the better-driving midsize trucks; ZR2 is a riot off-road.

Tech60

Standard 11.3-inch touchscreen and wireless CarPlay lead the midsize truck class.

Comfort45

Improved cabin over the old truck but still firm-riding and noisy next to crossovers.

Value retention85

Trucks have historically held their value best.

Capability100

Rated to tow 7,700 lb; all- or four-wheel drive available.

Safety & recalls8 recalls
Overall 4/5
Frontal 4/5
Side 5/5
Rollover 3/5

8 recalls · 6 common complaint areas across 2023–2026

  • Electrical — 36 complaints (2023)
  • Recall — Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual (2026)
  • Electrical — 30 complaints (2024)

2026

  • RecallEquipment: other: owners/service/other manual26V114000

    General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coup

2025

  • RecallEquipment: other: owners/service/other manual26V114000

    General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coup

  • Complaint clusterBrakes10 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES

    The contact's husband owns a 2025 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that after exiting a car wash tunnel and parking the vehicle on the side of the car wash building, the vehicle continued to roll forward at a high speed without warning. The contact used both feet and excessive force on the bra

  • Complaint clusterUnknown or other5 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    Erratic operation. Indicator in side mirrors flickering with no object present. Dealer installed a new left side blind spot monitor which was tested and found to be defective, Have been waiting more than a week to have another one delivered.

  • Complaint clusterElectrical5 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    The infotainment system does not operate correctly. The screen where the backup camera and all other information is you can not view since the screen is black most of the time. That is also where the light switch is for headlights and such.

2024

  • RecallTires24V366000

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles. Incorrect tires may have been installed that do not match the tire label, and the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may provide inaccurate information for the installed tires. As such, these vehicles fail to compl

  • RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump: mounting plate/flange; fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly24V491000

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The lock ring that secures the fuel pump to the fuel tank assembly may not have been fully locked during assembly, which can result in a fuel leak during a crash.

  • RecallSeat belts: critical fasteners24V703000

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Chevrolet Colorado and 2023 GMC Canyon vehicles. The left or right front seat may have a seat belt buckle attachment bolt that was not tightened properly.

  • Complaint clusterElectrical30 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    While driving home multiple lights,messages and sounds came on the dashboard. I stepped on the brake and there were no brakes. I put vehicle in neutral and pumped brakes a few times. I was not traveling that fast so the vehicle stopped before I hit the person in front of me. I drove 10 mpg with my

  • Complaint clusterBrakes20 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES

    Was on a trip and on the highway home the service break lights came on. By the time we got home(less than 200 miles) the breaks where scraping the calipers. Truck only had 25,586 miles on it when they picked it up to take to the shop. Dealership had to replace the break pads, calipers and rotor on t

  • Complaint clusterEngine17 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE

    Engine cooling system has a known leak. It is rather expensive out of pocket and although there is now a tsb the tsb does not cover the danger of overheating an engine and being stranded on the side of the road. Also the coolant leaking causes an unseen hazard by polluting water supplies with one of

  • Complaint clusterPowertrain13 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN

    Vehicle intermittently lunges forward during the 2nd-to-1st downshift, even while the brakes are being applied. When this occurs, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerates or surges forward slightly, travels farther than anticipated, and feels similar to being bumped from behind. Because the condition oc

  • Complaint clusterForward collision avoidance8 complaintscomplaints:FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

    Mid December 2025 my forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking and auto high beams all stopped working. I combined the repair request with my next oil change Dec 22, 2025. The Chevy dealer, Serra, advised me that Chevrolet had no way to correct these problems, o

2023

  • RecallElectrical: ADAS: driver monitoring: camera/sensor; forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking24V133000

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The front camera module (FCM) system may falsely detect an obstacle, causing the automatic emergency braking (AEB) to engage unexpectedly.

  • RecallWheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs24V237000

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The front wheel hub bolts may have been over-tightened and damaged during installation.

  • RecallSeat belts: critical fasteners24V703000

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Chevrolet Colorado and 2023 GMC Canyon vehicles. The left or right front seat may have a seat belt buckle attachment bolt that was not tightened properly.

  • Complaint clusterElectrical36 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    My truck is in the shop for Engine Wiring Harness Chafe. they are making me pay 1200 dollars for an issue that is known by chevy. I feel like I should not have to pay

  • Complaint clusterForward collision avoidance20 complaintscomplaints:FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

    The automated emergency breaking system has been triggered unintentionally twice traveling at speeds of 50 miles per hour. There was no vehicle or object that entered our path. We were traveling behind cars at least three car lengths behind that remained at the same speed. Had there been vehicles be

  • Complaint clusterBrakes19 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES

    The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was smoke coming from the front tires, and the tires were extremely hot. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact became aware of the burning tire odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle

  • Complaint clusterEngine12 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE

    Engine light came on. Fan ran high. Had it towed to the dealership. Has 39,000 miles on it. Needs a new upper radiator hose due to a defective hose. Apparently, after reading online, GM is aware of this issue. Now we have to pay the diagnostic fee and $850 for a new hose and a flush, as well as the

  • Complaint clusterUnknown or other11 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    Faulty Radiator Inlet Hose, upper radiator hose failure, outlined in PIT6494A. This is the third time that the light on the dashboard has come on for failure, the first time they "Fixed it" the second time they said it was the Battery, it was NOT!! This time they are saying what it really is, The Ra

Cost to own$30,400 / 5 yr

MSRP, new

$29,200–$62,000

Estimated used price, by model year

2026$57,700–$62,000
2025$37,600–$44,100
2024$28,600–$33,500
2023$20,100–$23,600

$2,950/yr

EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.

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Specs
MSRPNew $29,200–$62,000
Efficiency22 MPG
Seats5
Drivetrain4WD
PowertrainGas

City MPG

20

Highway MPG

25

Combined MPG

22

Horsepower

310 hp

Doors

4

Length

213.0 in

Width

74.8 in

Height

70.9 in

Wheelbase

131.5 in

Curb weight

4,716 lb

Towing capacity

7,700 lbs

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