Model Year Matters

2027 Chevrolet Colorado

Pickup · 2010–2027

2023–2026 Chevrolet Colorado
2023–2026 pictured. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Which year to buy

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.

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

2010201120122015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027

2027 Colorado trims

Work Truck 2WDWork Truck 4WDLT 2WDLT 4WDTrail Boss 4WDZ71 4WDZR2 4WD
Wireless phone chargingNoNoOptionalOptionalOptionalStandardOptional
Heated front seatsNoNoStandardStandardOptionalStandardStandard
Ventilated front seatsNoNoNoNoNoOptionalOptional
Heated steering wheelNoNoOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Remote startOptionalOptionalStandardStandardOptionalStandardStandard
Sunroof or moonroofNoNoNoNoNoOptionalOptional
360-degree cameraNoNoOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Adaptive cruise controlNoNoOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Blind-spot warningStandardStandardStandardStandardStandardStandardStandard

Availability: Work Truck 2WD: Equipment group available on 14C43 models.; Work Truck 4WD: Equipment group available on 14C43 models.; LT 2WD: Equipment group available on 14C43 models.; LT 4WD: Equipment group available on 14C43 models.; Trail Boss 4WD: Equipment group available on 14E43 models.; Z71 4WD: Equipment group available on 14G43 models.; ZR2 4WD: Equipment group available on 14H43 models.

Features from Chevrolet's 2027 equipment guide ("Optional": a package or option adds it); base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Chevrolet reports it. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.

Year by year

YearEnginesDriveFuel economyCrash ratingRecalls Owner complaintsMost-reported problemCarPlay
2026 2.7L 4-cyl turbo4WD, RWD16–21 mpg 4 of 5 1 14 Electrical system (4) —
2025 2.7L 4-cyl turbo4WD, RWD16–20 mpg 4 of 5 1 27 Service brakes (9) Yes
2024 2.7L 4-cyl turbo4WD, RWD16–22 mpg 4 of 5 3 123 Electrical system (37) Yes
2023 2.7L 4-cyl turbo4WD, RWD16–22 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, RWD17–23 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, RWD17–23 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, RWD17–23 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, RWD15–23 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, RWD15–25 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, RWD15–25 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, RWD16–25 mpg 4 of 5 4 709 Steering (459) Yes
2015 2.5L 4-cyl
3.6L 6-cyl
manual available
4WD, RWD16–22 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, RWD16–21 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, RWD16–21 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, RWD16–21 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…

Wireless phone chargingBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelRemote startSunroof or moonroof

Apple lists CarPlay for: Colorado 2016–2025 (Apple).

Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2026 CHEVROLET COLORADO - ZR2 BISON PU/CC N/A 4WDNot Rated StandardStandard 114
2026 CHEVROLET COLORADO PU/CC N/A 4WD4 StandardStandard 114
2026 CHEVROLET COLORADO PU/CC N/A RWD4 StandardStandard 114
2025 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD4 Standard & OptionalStandard & Optional 127
2025 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD4 Standard & OptionalStandard & Optional 127
2025 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison PU/CC 4WDNot Rated Standard & OptionalStandard & Optional 02
2024 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD4 Standard & OptionalStandard & Optional 3123
2024 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD4 Standard & OptionalStandard & Optional 3123
2024 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison PU/CC 4WDNot Rated Standard & OptionalStandard & Optional 013
2024 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison PU/CC RWDNot Rated Standard & OptionalStandard & Optional 013
2023 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD4 Standard & OptionalStandard 3136
2023 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD4 Standard & OptionalStandard & Optional 3136
2022 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD4 OptionalOptional 156
2022 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD4 OptionalOptional 156
2022 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 2WD4 OptionalOptional 156
2022 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 2WD4 OptionalOptional 156
2021 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 2WD4 OptionalOptional 176
2021 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 2WD4 OptionalOptional 176
2021 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD4 OptionalOptional 176
2021 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD4 OptionalOptional 176
2020 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD4 OptionalOptional 084
2020 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD4 OptionalOptional 084
2020 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 2WD4 OptionalOptional 084
2020 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 2WD4 OptionalOptional 084
2019 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD4 OptionalOptional 0150
2019 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD4 OptionalOptional 0150
2019 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC RWD4 OptionalOptional 0150
2019 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD4 OptionalOptional 0150
2018 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD4 OptionalOptional 1183
2018 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD4 OptionalOptional 1183
2018 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC RWD4 OptionalOptional 1183
2018 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD4 OptionalOptional 1183
2017 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD4 OptionalOptional 1216
2017 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC RWD4 OptionalOptional 1216
2017 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD4 OptionalOptional 1216
2017 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD4 OptionalOptional 1216
2016 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD4 OptionalOptional 4709
2016 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD4 OptionalOptional 4709
2016 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC RWD4 OptionalOptional 4709
2016 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD4 OptionalOptional 4709
2015 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWDNot Rated OptionalOptional 7491
2015 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC RWD4 OptionalOptional 7491
2015 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD4 OptionalOptional 7491
2015 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WDNot Rated OptionalOptional 7491
2012 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC AWDNot Rated NoNo 242
2012 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC AWDNot Rated NoNo 242
2012 Chevrolet Colorado PU/RC AWDNot Rated NoNo 242
2012 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWDNot Rated NoNo 242
2012 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC RWDNot Rated NoNo 242
2012 Chevrolet Colorado PU/RC RWDNot Rated NoNo 242
2011 Chevrolet Colorado PU/RC AWDNot Rated NoNo 542
2011 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC AWDNot Rated NoNo 542
2011 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC AWDNot Rated NoNo 542
2011 Chevrolet Colorado PU/RC RWDNot Rated NoNo 542
2011 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC RWDNot Rated NoNo 542
2011 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWDNot Rated NoNo 542
2010 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab 4-DR. w/SABNot Rated NoNo 229
2010 Chevrolet Colorado Extended Cab w/SAB (Later release)Not Rated NoNo 229
2010 Chevrolet Colorado Extended Cab w/SAB (Early release)Not Rated NoNo 229
2010 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab w/SAB (Later release)Not Rated NoNo 229
2010 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab w/SAB (Early release)Not Rated NoNo 229

Source: NHTSA.

Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
2026Colorado 2WDAuto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo 21
2026Colorado 4WDAuto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo 19
2026Colorado Mud Terrain Tires 4WDAuto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo 18
2026Colorado ZR2 4WDAuto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo 17
2026Colorado ZR2 Bison 4WDAuto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo 16
2025Colorado 2WDAuto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo 20
2025Colorado 4WDAuto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo 19
2025Colorado Mud Terrain Tires 4WDAuto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo 18
2025Colorado ZR2 4WDAuto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo 17
2025Colorado ZR2 Bison 4WDAuto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo 16
2024Colorado 2WDAuto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo, SIDI; Late Model Year
Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo, SIDI
21–22
2024Colorado 4WDAuto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo, SIDI; Late Model Year
Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo, SIDI
20
2024Colorado Mud Terrain Tires 4WDAuto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo 18
2024Colorado ZR2 4WDAuto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo 17
2024Colorado ZR2 Bison 4WDAuto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo 16
2023Colorado 2WDAuto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo, SIDI
Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo, SIDI; Stop-Start
20–22
2023Colorado 4WDAuto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo, SIDI
Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo, SIDI; Stop-Start
19–21
2023Colorado Mud Terrain Tires 4WDAuto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo 18
2023Colorado ZR2 4WDAuto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo 16
2022Colorado 2WDAuto 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
2022Colorado 4WDAuto 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
2022Colorado ZR2 4WDAuto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L, Diesel, Turbo
Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
17–19
2021Colorado 2WDAuto 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
2021Colorado 4WDAuto 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
2021Colorado ZR2 4WDAuto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L, Diesel, Turbo
Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
17–19
2020Colorado 2WDAuto 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
2020Colorado 4WDAuto 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
2020Colorado ZR2 4WDAuto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L, Diesel, Turbo
Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
17–19
2019Colorado 2WDAuto 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
2019Colorado 4WDAuto 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
2019Colorado Cab Chassis 2WDAuto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L 15
2019Colorado ZR2 4WDAuto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L, Diesel, Turbo
Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
17–19
2018Colorado 2WDAuto 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
2018Colorado 4WDAuto 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
2018Colorado Cab Chassis 2WDAuto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L 15
2018Colorado ZR2 4WDAuto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L, Diesel, Turbo
Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
17–20
2017Colorado 2WDAuto 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
2017Colorado 4WDAuto 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
2017Colorado Cab Chassis 2WDAuto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L 15
2017Colorado ZR2 4WDAuto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L, Diesel, Turbo
Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
17–20
2016Colorado 2WDAuto 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
2016Colorado 4WDAuto 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
2016Colorado Cab Chassis 2WDAuto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L 16
2015Colorado 2WDAuto 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
2015Colorado 4WDAuto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
20–21
2015Colorado Cab Chassis 2WDAuto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L 16
2012Colorado 2WDAuto 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
2012Colorado 4WDAuto 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
2012Colorado Cab Chassis inc 2WDAuto 4-spd, 5 cyl, 3.7 L 17
2012Colorado Cab Chassis inc 4WDAuto 4-spd, 5 cyl, 3.7 L 18
2012Colorado Crew Cab 2WDAuto 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
2012Colorado Crew Cab 4WDAuto 4-spd, 5 cyl, 3.7 L
Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L
16–18
2011Colorado 2WDAuto 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
2011Colorado 4WDAuto 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
2011Colorado Cab Chassis inc 2WDAuto 4-spd, 5 cyl, 3.7 L 17
2011Colorado Cab Chassis inc 4WDAuto 4-spd, 5 cyl, 3.7 L 18
2011Colorado Crew Cab 2WDAuto 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
2011Colorado Crew Cab 4WDAuto 4-spd, 5 cyl, 3.7 L
Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L
16–18
2010Colorado 2WDAuto 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
2010Colorado 4WDAuto 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
2010Colorado Cab Chassis inc 2WDAuto 4-spd, 5 cyl, 3.7 L 17
2010Colorado Cab Chassis inc 4WDAuto 4-spd, 5 cyl, 3.7 L 18
2010Colorado Crew Cab 2WDAuto 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
2010Colorado Crew Cab 4WDAuto 4-spd, 5 cyl, 3.7 L
Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L
16–18

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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