Which year to buy
Best bet2022Fewest serious problems: 0.3× usual
Newest we'd buy2025The latest year rated a good buy
AvoidNoneNo year stands out as bad
Be careful2015–2016, 2023–2024More problems; check the recalls were done
Too new to judge: 2026. Give a new year a year or two of owner reports.
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2012GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.4× usual Extended coverage
38 serious complaints of 42, the most about air bags (9) and engine (8); per car on the road, 0.4× this model's usual year. 2 recalls.
What owners report
“Air bag warning light would come on and go off periodically while driving. Took to the dealership to have it checked and they stated that there is a short in the harness and the passenger side front post airbag needs to be completely replaced due to this short. The vehicle had 90k miles but it is only 4 years old.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Jun 2016
“Will not start have to take off - post from battery then 10 minutes before it starts. The security light flashes for the 10 minutes before it starts.. Ems needs replaced. If I lock the truck after the 3 time it starts this s(). 2012 chevy. Colorado. It's not the key or switch.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Sep 2019
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage On some 2008 model year (MY) Saturn Outlook; 2008-2009 MY Buick Allure, Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Uplander, Pontiac G8, Pontiac Montana SV6, Pontiac Torrent, and Saturn VUE; 2008-2010 MY Hummer H3 and Pontiac G6; 2008-2011 MY Cadillac CTS, Cadillac SRX, and Chevrolet Impala; 2008, 2011-2012 MY… (GCUS-9-939, Sep 2015)
- Extended coverage On some various model year vehicles, the throttle-position sensor may cause the engine to run rough, cause the malfunction-indicator lamp and/or an engine reduced power message to illuminate, and reduce the engine's power. 14582A - Special Coverage (2012 model year Buick Enclave, Lacrosse, Regal;… (GCUS-9-1009, Oct 2015)
- Extended coverage On some 2012 model year chevrolet silverado, express, colorado and gmc sierra, savana, and canyon vehicles equipped with a 4.3l, 2.9l, or 3.7l engine (rpo lu3, llv, or llr) and a 4l60e automatic transmission (rpo m30), the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may be illuminated and the transmission… (15111, Jun 2015)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
42 owner complaints · 2 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 16–21 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2012 trims and features
Every Colorado year's verdict →
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 2.9L 4-cyl; 3.7L 5-cyl; 5.3L 8-cyl · Drive: 4WD, RWD
2012 Colorado trims
| 1LT | 2LT | 3LT | Work Truck |
|---|
base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Chevrolet reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Chevrolet aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.7L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD, RWD | 16–21 mpg | 4 of 5 | 1 | 14 | Electrical system (4) | — |
| 2025 | 2.7L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD, RWD | 16–20 mpg | 4 of 5 | 1 | 27 | Service brakes (9) | Yes |
| 2024 | 2.7L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD, RWD | 16–22 mpg | 4 of 5 | 3 | 123 | Electrical system (37) | Yes |
| 2023 | 2.7L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD, RWD | 16–22 mpg | 4 of 5 | 3 | 136 | Forward collision avoidance (46) | Yes |
| 2022 | 2.5L 4-cyl 2.8L 4-cyl turbo diesel 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 17–23 mpg | 4 of 5 | 1 | 56 | Electrical system (20) | Yes |
| 2021 | 2.5L 4-cyl 2.8L 4-cyl turbo diesel 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 17–23 mpg | 4 of 5 | 1 | 76 | Engine (18) | Yes |
| 2020 | 2.5L 4-cyl 2.8L 4-cyl turbo diesel 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 17–23 mpg | 4 of 5 | 0 | 84 | Power train (33) | Yes |
| 2019 | 2.5L 4-cyl 2.8L 4-cyl turbo diesel 3.6L 6-cyl manual available | 4WD, RWD | 15–23 mpg | 4 of 5 | 0 | 150 | Power train (65) | Yes |
| 2018 | 2.5L 4-cyl 2.8L 4-cyl turbo diesel 3.6L 6-cyl manual available | 4WD, RWD | 15–25 mpg | 4 of 5 | 1 | 183 | Power train (78) | Yes |
| 2017 | 2.5L 4-cyl 2.8L 4-cyl turbo diesel 3.6L 6-cyl manual available | 4WD, RWD | 15–25 mpg | 4 of 5 | 1 | 216 | Power train (107) | Yes |
| 2016 | 2.5L 4-cyl 2.8L 4-cyl turbo diesel 3.6L 6-cyl manual available | 4WD, RWD | 16–25 mpg | 4 of 5 | 4 | 709 | Steering (459) | Yes |
| 2015 | 2.5L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl manual available | 4WD, RWD | 16–22 mpg | 4 of 5 | 7 | 491 | Steering (358) | No |
| 2012 | 2.9L 4-cyl 3.7L 5-cyl 5.3L 8-cyl manual available | 4WD, RWD | 16–21 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 42 | Air bags (9) | No |
| 2011 | 2.9L 4-cyl 3.7L 5-cyl 5.3L 8-cyl manual available | 4WD, RWD | 16–21 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 42 | Electrical system (14) | No |
| 2010 | 2.9L 4-cyl 3.7L 5-cyl 5.3L 8-cyl manual available | 4WD, RWD | 16–21 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 29 | Electrical system (12) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Apple lists CarPlay for: Colorado 2016–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CHEVROLET COLORADO - ZR2 BISON PU/CC N/A 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 14 |
| 2026 | CHEVROLET COLORADO PU/CC N/A 4WD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 14 |
| 2026 | CHEVROLET COLORADO PU/CC N/A RWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 14 |
| 2025 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 1 | 27 |
| 2025 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 1 | 27 |
| 2025 | Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison PU/CC 4WD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 3 | 123 |
| 2024 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 3 | 123 |
| 2024 | Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison PU/CC 4WD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 0 | 13 |
| 2024 | Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison PU/CC RWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 0 | 13 |
| 2023 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 3 | 136 |
| 2023 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 3 | 136 |
| 2022 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 56 |
| 2022 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 56 |
| 2022 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 2WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 56 |
| 2022 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 2WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 56 |
| 2021 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 2WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 76 |
| 2021 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 2WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 76 |
| 2021 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 76 |
| 2021 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 76 |
| 2020 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 84 |
| 2020 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 84 |
| 2020 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 2WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 84 |
| 2020 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 2WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 84 |
| 2019 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 150 |
| 2019 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 150 |
| 2019 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 150 |
| 2019 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 150 |
| 2018 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 183 |
| 2018 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 183 |
| 2018 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 183 |
| 2018 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 183 |
| 2017 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 216 |
| 2017 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 216 |
| 2017 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 216 |
| 2017 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 216 |
| 2016 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 709 |
| 2016 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 709 |
| 2016 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 709 |
| 2016 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 709 |
| 2015 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 7 | 491 |
| 2015 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 7 | 491 |
| 2015 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 7 | 491 |
| 2015 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 7 | 491 |
| 2012 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 42 |
| 2012 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 42 |
| 2012 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/RC AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 42 |
| 2012 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 42 |
| 2012 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 42 |
| 2012 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/RC RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 42 |
| 2011 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/RC AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 42 |
| 2011 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 42 |
| 2011 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 42 |
| 2011 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/RC RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 42 |
| 2011 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 42 |
| 2011 | Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 42 |
| 2010 | Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 29 |
| 2010 | Chevrolet Colorado Extended Cab w/SAB (Later release) | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 29 |
| 2010 | Chevrolet Colorado Extended Cab w/SAB (Early release) | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 29 |
| 2010 | Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab w/SAB (Later release) | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 29 |
| 2010 | Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab w/SAB (Early release) | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 29 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Colorado 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2026 | Colorado 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2026 | Colorado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2026 | Colorado ZR2 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2026 | Colorado ZR2 Bison 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2025 | Colorado 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2025 | Colorado 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2025 | Colorado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2025 | Colorado ZR2 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2025 | Colorado ZR2 Bison 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2024 | Colorado 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo, SIDI; Late Model Year Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo, SIDI |
21–22 |
| 2024 | Colorado 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo, SIDI; Late Model Year Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo, SIDI |
20 |
| 2024 | Colorado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2024 | Colorado ZR2 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2024 | Colorado ZR2 Bison 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2023 | Colorado 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo, SIDI Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo, SIDI; Stop-Start |
20–22 |
| 2023 | Colorado 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo, SIDI Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo, SIDI; Stop-Start |
19–21 |
| 2023 | Colorado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2023 | Colorado ZR2 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2022 | Colorado 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
21–23 |
| 2022 | Colorado 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
19–22 |
| 2022 | Colorado ZR2 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
17–19 |
| 2021 | Colorado 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
21–23 |
| 2021 | Colorado 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
19–22 |
| 2021 | Colorado ZR2 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
17–19 |
| 2020 | Colorado 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
20–23 |
| 2020 | Colorado 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
19–22 |
| 2020 | Colorado ZR2 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
17–19 |
| 2019 | Colorado 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
20–23 |
| 2019 | Colorado 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
19–22 |
| 2019 | Colorado Cab Chassis 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 15 |
| 2019 | Colorado ZR2 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
17–19 |
| 2018 | Colorado 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
20–25 |
| 2018 | Colorado 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
19–23 |
| 2018 | Colorado Cab Chassis 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 15 |
| 2018 | Colorado ZR2 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
17–20 |
| 2017 | Colorado 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
20–25 |
| 2017 | Colorado 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
19–23 |
| 2017 | Colorado Cab Chassis 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 15 |
| 2017 | Colorado ZR2 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
17–20 |
| 2016 | Colorado 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
21–25 |
| 2016 | Colorado 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
20–23 |
| 2016 | Colorado Cab Chassis 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 16 |
| 2015 | Colorado 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
21–22 |
| 2015 | Colorado 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
20–21 |
| 2015 | Colorado Cab Chassis 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 16 |
| 2012 | Colorado 2WD | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.9 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.9 L Auto 4-spd, 5 cyl, 3.7 L Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L |
16–21 |
| 2012 | Colorado 4WD | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.9 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.9 L Auto 4-spd, 5 cyl, 3.7 L Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L |
16–20 |
| 2012 | Colorado Cab Chassis inc 2WD | Auto 4-spd, 5 cyl, 3.7 L | 17 |
| 2012 | Colorado Cab Chassis inc 4WD | Auto 4-spd, 5 cyl, 3.7 L | 18 |
| 2012 | Colorado Crew Cab 2WD | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.9 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.9 L Auto 4-spd, 5 cyl, 3.7 L Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L |
16–21 |
| 2012 | Colorado Crew Cab 4WD | Auto 4-spd, 5 cyl, 3.7 L Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L |
16–18 |
| 2011 | Colorado 2WD | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.9 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.9 L Auto 4-spd, 5 cyl, 3.7 L Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L |
16–21 |
| 2011 | Colorado 4WD | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.9 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.9 L Auto 4-spd, 5 cyl, 3.7 L Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L |
16–20 |
| 2011 | Colorado Cab Chassis inc 2WD | Auto 4-spd, 5 cyl, 3.7 L | 17 |
| 2011 | Colorado Cab Chassis inc 4WD | Auto 4-spd, 5 cyl, 3.7 L | 18 |
| 2011 | Colorado Crew Cab 2WD | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.9 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.9 L Auto 4-spd, 5 cyl, 3.7 L Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L |
16–21 |
| 2011 | Colorado Crew Cab 4WD | Auto 4-spd, 5 cyl, 3.7 L Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L |
16–18 |
| 2010 | Colorado 2WD | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.9 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.9 L Auto 4-spd, 5 cyl, 3.7 L Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L |
17–21 |
| 2010 | Colorado 4WD | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.9 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.9 L Auto 4-spd, 5 cyl, 3.7 L Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L |
16–20 |
| 2010 | Colorado Cab Chassis inc 2WD | Auto 4-spd, 5 cyl, 3.7 L | 17 |
| 2010 | Colorado Cab Chassis inc 4WD | Auto 4-spd, 5 cyl, 3.7 L | 18 |
| 2010 | Colorado Crew Cab 2WD | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.9 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.9 L Auto 4-spd, 5 cyl, 3.7 L Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L |
17–21 |
| 2010 | Colorado Crew Cab 4WD | Auto 4-spd, 5 cyl, 3.7 L Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L |
16–18 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.