Owners have filed 2,253 complaints with NHTSA about the Chevrolet Colorado from 2015 to 2024. Across every year, the most reported problem areas are the steering, the transmission and drivetrain and the electrical system. The years with the most complaints are 2016, 2015 and 2017.
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Every year at a glance
| Year | Vs. other years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Colorado | Among the worst years | 498 | 7 |
| 2016 Colorado | Among the worst years | 716 | 4 |
| 2017 Colorado | About average | 216 | 1 |
| 2018 Colorado | About average | 183 | 1 |
| 2019 Colorado | About average | 151 | 0 |
| 2020 Colorado | One of the better years | 88 | 0 |
| 2021 Colorado | One of the better years | 80 | 1 |
| 2022 Colorado | Too new to judge | 57 | 1 |
| 2023 Colorado | Too new to judge | 138 | 3 |
| 2024 Colorado | Too new to judge | 126 | 3 |
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Chevrolet Colorado questions
What are the worst Chevrolet Colorado years?
Compared with its other years, the Colorado years with the most owner complaints to NHTSA are 2015 and 2016. The most reported problem area across all years is the steering.
What are the best Chevrolet Colorado years?
The Colorado years with clearly fewer complaints than a typical year are 2020 and 2021. Years from 2022 on are too new to rate fairly, since complaints keep coming in as cars age.
What are the most common Chevrolet Colorado problems?
Across 2015 to 2024, owners report problems with the steering, the transmission and drivetrain and the electrical system most often. Each model year has its own pattern, so check the year you are looking at.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Colorado have?
NHTSA lists 21 recalls across the 2015 to 2024 Colorado, counted per model year. A recall can cover several years.
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