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NHTSA has 27 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado[1]. Brakes are the biggest group, with 10 complaints[2].

27owner complaints[1]
1recalls[3]
16–20MPG combined (EPA)[4]
4★NHTSA overall rating[5]

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups owners raised, biggest first.

These are unverified reports sent to NHTSA, and one complaint can name more than one part.

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2025 Colorado is necessarily included.

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version City / highway / combined MPG Annual fuel cost
Colorado 2WD, 2.7L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive[4] 19 / 23 / 20 $3,350
Colorado 4WD, 2.7L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive[14] 17 / 21 / 19 $3,550
Colorado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD, 2.7L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive[15] 17 / 20 / 18 $3,700
Colorado ZR2 4WD, 2.7L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive[16] 17 / 17 / 17 $3,950
Colorado ZR2 Bison 4WD, 2.7L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive[17] 16 / 16 / 16 $4,200

Safety ratings

Version Overall Frontal Side Rollover Rollover risk
PU/CC 4WD[5] 4 4 5 3 n/a
PU/CC RWD[18] 4 4 5 3 n/a

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine Horsepower
2025 Chevrolet Colorado with 2.7L 4-cylinder[19] 310 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version Length Width Height Wheelbase Curb weight
COLORADO CREWCAB 2WD[20] 213 in 75 in 71 in 131 in 4,716 lb
COLORADO CREWCAB 4WD[21] 213 in 75 in 71 in 131 in 4,971 lb
COLORADO CREWCAB 4WD TRAIL BOSS[22] 213 in 76 in 72 in 131 in 4,971 lb
COLORADO CREWCAB 4WD ZR2[23] 213 in 76 in 74 in 131 in 5,298 lb

How 2025 compares with other years

2004: 361 complaints, 3 recalls20042005: 356 complaints, 3 recalls2006: 236 complaints, 4 recalls20062007: 140 complaints, 3 recalls2008: 81 complaints, 2 recalls20082009: 67 complaints, 3 recalls2010: 29 complaints, 2 recalls20102011: 42 complaints, 5 recalls2012: 42 complaints, 2 recalls20122015: 493 complaints, 7 recalls2016: 712 complaints, 4 recalls20162017: 216 complaints, 1 recalls2018: 183 complaints, 1 recalls20182019: 150 complaints, 0 recalls2020: 85 complaints, 0 recalls20202021: 79 complaints, 1 recalls2022: 56 complaints, 1 recalls20222023: 137 complaints, 3 recalls2024: 123 complaints, 3 recalls20242025: 27 complaints, 1 recalls2720252026: 18 complaints, 1 recalls2026
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Colorado model year. The 2025 is highlighted[3].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
20043613
20053563
20062364
20071403
2008812
2009673
2010292
2011425
2012422
20154937
20167124
20172161
20181831
20191500
2020850
2021791
2022561
20231373
20241233
2025271
2026181

NHTSA's counts for the Colorado show 27 complaints and 1 recalls for 2025[3]. Among the 21 model years listed, 1 have fewer complaints than 2025 and 19 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2026 (18) and the most are for 2016 (712)[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2025 Colorado?

The 2025 Colorado has 27 complaints on file[1]. Brakes and driver assist systems lead the list[2][6]. Electrical complaints come next[7], and there is 1 recall on record[3]. The numbers are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a sign of what owners are talking about, not a score. If you are shopping for one, check the recall section above and ask the dealer about any open work.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado?
Brakes lead the complaints with 10 reports, followed by forward collision avoidance and the electrical system[2][6][7].
Has the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado been recalled?
Yes. The by-year count shows 1 recall[3]. See the Recalls section on this page for the details.
How many complaints does the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado have?
NHTSA lists 27 owner complaints[1]. Brake and driver assist reports make up the largest share[2][6].
What gas mileage does the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado get?
See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
Is the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?
Owners filed 27 complaints[1], with brakes the biggest group[2]. See the by-year section to compare with other years of the same model.

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Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 27 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado (1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. 10 complaints name the brakes component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  3. Owner complaints and recalls for every Chevrolet Colorado model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  4. EPA rating for Colorado 2WD, 2.7L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 23 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  5. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/CC 4WD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 3 stars. NHTSA vehicle records
  6. 8 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  7. 7 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  8. 6 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  9. 3 complaints name the power train component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  10. 3 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  11. 2 complaints name the lane departure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  12. 2 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  13. Recall 26V114, filed February 26, 2026: Equipment › Other › Owners / Service / Other Manual . NHTSA recall database
  14. EPA rating for Colorado 4WD, 2.7L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 21 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  15. EPA rating for Colorado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD, 2.7L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 20 highway / 18 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  16. EPA rating for Colorado ZR2 4WD, 2.7L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 17 highway / 17 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,950. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  17. EPA rating for Colorado ZR2 Bison 4WD, 2.7L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 16 highway / 16 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  18. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/CC RWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 3 stars. NHTSA vehicle records
  19. EPA Test Car List, 2025 Chevrolet Colorado with 2.7L 4-cylinder: rated 310 hp. www.epa.gov
  20. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, COLORADO CREWCAB 2WD: length 213 in, width 75 in, height 71 in, wheelbase 131 in, curb weight 4,716 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  21. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, COLORADO CREWCAB 4WD: length 213 in, width 75 in, height 71 in, wheelbase 131 in, curb weight 4,971 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  22. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, COLORADO CREWCAB 4WD TRAIL BOSS: length 213 in, width 76 in, height 72 in, wheelbase 131 in, curb weight 4,971 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  23. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, COLORADO CREWCAB 4WD ZR2: length 213 in, width 76 in, height 74 in, wheelbase 131 in, curb weight 5,298 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.